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Local offices in Plankinton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Plankinton Area Wellness Center
404 S Main St, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- Wellness center membershipAsk about membership to use the wellness center's exercise equipment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplankinton.com
Utilities · City office
Plankinton City Hall
102 S Main St, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- City services and recordsAsk about city records, ordinances, permits, and other city services.
- Water, sewer, and electric service and billsSet up city water, sewer, or electric service and get help with your bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplankinton.com
State office
Aurora Driver License Office
401 N Main St, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a driver license at this county issue office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
Library · Regional office
Plankinton Community Library
404 E Davenport St, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the community library to borrow books and use library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplankinton.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Plankinton
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
East River Legal Services
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 Aurora County
Plankinton is in Aurora County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Aurora County Welfare Office
404 S. Main Street, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- Emergency county assistanceCall to ask about last-resort help with medical bills, utilities, and burial or funeral costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov
State office
Aurora County WIC
401 N. Main, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Public health · State office
Aurora County Public Health Nursing Services
Aurora County Courthouse, 401 N. Main, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- Public health nursingCall to ask about public health nursing services and local clinic hours.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Veterans · County office
Aurora County Veterans Service Office
401 N. Main Street, Aurora County Courthouse, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their dependents learn about and apply for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Aurora County Sheriff
401 N. Main Street, Aurora County Courthouse, Plankinton, SD 57368
Help here
- Sheriff servicesResidents can contact the sheriff for law enforcement services and information about county safety matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.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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