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Local offices in Burke
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Burke Office
Gregory County Courthouse, 221 E 8th St, Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- Social services assistanceContact the office to ask about state social services and benefit applications.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Utilities · City office
Burke Municipal Utilities
841 County Rd, Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- City utility serviceContact the city utilities superintendent for help with city utility service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burkesouthdakota.com
Library · City office
Burke Public Library
704 Main St, Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use books and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burkesouthdakota.com
Local office · City office
Burke Finance Office
704 Main St, Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- City finance officeContact the city finance office for help with city business and payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burkesouthdakota.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Burke Civic Center
822 Main St, Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- Civic centerContact the city about the civic center and its community uses.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burkesouthdakota.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Burke
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feeding South Dakota
4701 N Westport Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Dakota Plains Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc.
106 SW West, Wagner, SD 57380
Listed on dss.sd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gregory County
Burke is in Gregory County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · Regional office
Gregory ROCS Senior Meals Site
604 Rosebud Ave., Gregory, SD 57533
Help here
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older and their spouses can get meals here or ask about home delivery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgregory.com
State office
South Dakota WIC, Gregory County
Gregory County Courthouse, 221 E. 8th St., Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programCall to ask about WIC food benefits and make an appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Public health · State office
Gregory County Public Health Nursing Services
Gregory County Courthouse, 221 E. 8th St., Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- Public health nursingCall to arrange public health nursing services and ask what care is available.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.sd.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Southern Plains Behavioral Health Services, Gregory Office
515 Main St., Gregory, SD 57533
Help here
- Behavioral health careContact this office about counseling and mental health or substance use treatment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spbhs.net
Courts and legal help · State office
Gregory County Clerk of Courts
221 E. 8th St., Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- Court clerk servicesContact the clerk for help with court records, filings, and court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov
Veterans · County office
Gregory County Veterans Service Office
221 E. 8th St., Burke, SD 57523
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans officer helps veterans and their dependents apply for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.sd.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Helpline Center 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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