Box Elder

Local offices in Box Elder

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Box Elder City Hall

  420 Villa Drive, Box Elder, SD 57719

  Help here

  • City services and public assistance packetsVisit City Hall for help with city services and public assistance packets.
  Call 605-923-1404DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boxeldersd.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Box Elder Utility Billing

  420 Villa Drive, Box Elder, SD 57719

  Help here

  • Water and wastewater billingGet help with water and wastewater bills, payments, and utility account questions.
  Call 605-923-1404DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boxeldersd.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Box Elder Community Center

  420 Villa Drive, Box Elder, SD 57719

  Help here

  • Community center room bookingsResidents can request to book the city community center for events and gatherings.
  Call 605-923-1404DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boxeldersd.gov

City of Box Elder, South Dakota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Box Elder

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Box Elder

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Box Elder. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Rapid City American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.3 miles away

  2330 N Maple Avenue, Suite 1, Rapid City, SD 57701-1832

  Hours: 8:00am - 5pm M-W & Fri; 9am - 5pm Thur

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Spearfish American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  44 miles away

  120 Industrial Dr., Suite 8, Spearfish, SD 57783-1525

  Hours: Monday -Friday Call for an appointment

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Pennington County

Box Elder is in Pennington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Pennington County Human Services

  321 Kansas City Street, Suite 100, Rapid City, SD 57701

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceThe county may help eligible residents with basic needs after other resources have been used.
  Call 605-394-2156DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pennco.org

• State office

  South Dakota WIC, Rapid City Local Agency

  221 Mall Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 605-394-2516DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Helpline Center 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 for help finding local health, human service, and community resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org

• Veterans · County office

  Pennington County Veterans Services

  321 Kansas City Street, Suite 100, Rapid City, SD 57701

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceCounty staff help veterans connect with available benefits and services.
  Call 605-394-2266DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pennco.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Pennington County Emergency Management

  130 Kansas City Street, Suite 130A, Rapid City, SD 57701

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and safety informationThe office shares safety information and helps the county prepare for and respond to emergencies.
  Call 605-394-2185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pennco.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  South Dakota Job Service, Rapid City

  2330 N. Maple Ave., Suite 1, Rapid City, SD 57701

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpStaff help job seekers search for work, prepare resumes, and find training.
  Call 605-394-2296DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov

Everything in Pennington County

South Dakota programs by kind of help

These are run by South Dakota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026