Wakonda

Local offices in Wakonda

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

• Local office · City office

  Wakonda City Hall

  111 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD 57073

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsGet help with city matters and water or sewer bills and services.
  Call 605-267-3118DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Wakonda School/Community Library

  202 Nebraska Street, Wakonda, SD 57073

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the school and community library for local library services.
  Call 605-267-2644DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on irene-wakonda.k12.sd.us

City of Wakonda website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wakonda

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

Job help near Wakonda

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 Wakonda. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Yankton American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  3113 Spruce Street, Suite 124, Yankton, SD 57078-5320

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, Thursday 9 am to 5 pm

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Vermillion American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  904 East Cherry Street, Vermillion, SD 57069-1742

  Hours: Monday - Friday Call for an appointment

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Sioux Falls American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  44 miles away

  1501 S. Highline Avenue, Suite 1D, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

  Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8am - 5pm

  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 Clay County

Wakonda is in Clay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Clay County Community Health Nurse and WIC Office

  211 W Main St, Suite 100, Vermillion, SD 57069

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible families can get nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, referrals, and food benefits.Apply online
  Call 605-677-6767DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  South Dakota Department of Social Services, Vermillion Office

  114 Market St, Suite 102, Vermillion, SD 57069

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and child care assistanceApply for food, health coverage, family cash, or child care assistance at this local state office.
  Call 605-677-6800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Clay County Welfare Office

  211 W Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069

  Help here

  • Emergency medical and burial assistanceEligible county residents can ask for help with emergency medical bills or funeral costs.
  Call 605-677-7145DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · State office

  Dakota at Home

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and people with disabilities live at home.
  Call 833-663-9673Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Clay County Veterans Service Office

  211 W Main St, Suite 203, Vermillion, SD 57069

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 605-677-7145DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Clay County Emergency Management

  211 W Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
  Call 605-677-7185DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Clay 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