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Local offices in Yankton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Yankton Office
3113 Spruce St, Suite 200, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesApply for SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, TANF, or other benefits offered through the office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Housing help · City office
Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission
416 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher rental assistanceApply to join the waiting list for income-based rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofyankton.org
Utilities · City office
City Finance Office, Utility Billing
416 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- City utility service and billingStart or stop city utility service, ask about a bill, or get help with payment options.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofyankton.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Summit Activities Center
1801 Summit St, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Recreation and fitness programsJoin recreation programs, use fitness facilities, or ask about pool access and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofyankton.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
The Center
900 Whiting Drive, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsTake part in community activities, eat a meal at the center, or ask about Meals on Wheels.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thecenteryankton.net
Jobs and training · State office
South Dakota Job Service Office, Yankton
3113 Spruce St, Suite 124, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help finding jobs, writing a resume, preparing for interviews, or finding training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov
State office
Yankton Driver License Exam Station
3113 Spruce St, Suite 109, Human Services Center, Kanner Building, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for a South Dakota driver license or identification card and take required exams.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
Library · City office
Yankton Community Library
515 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use computers, or ask about library programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofyankton.org
Local office · City office
Yankton City Hall
416 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and reaching the right city office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofyankton.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Yankton
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
Job help near Yankton
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.
American Job Center
Yankton American Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
1.6 miles away
3113 Spruce Street, Suite 124, Yankton, SD 57078-5320
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, Thursday 9 am to 5 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026
Unemployment benefits in South Dakota
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
South Dakota Workforce Development Council
123 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
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 Yankton County
Yankton is in Yankton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Yankton County Office of Family & Child Services
321 W 3rd St., Suite B01, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
- Immunizations and health screeningsAsk about immunizations, growth screenings, and school health screenings.
- Prenatal and postpartum servicesGet education and support during pregnancy and after a birth.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.yankton.sd.us
Child support · State office
South Dakota Division of Child Support, Yankton Office
3113 Spruce St., Suite 200, Yankton, SD 57078-5320
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing and collecting child support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Helpline Center
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 any time to find help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Veterans · County office
Yankton County Veteran's Service Office
321 W 3rd St., Suite 207, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Veterans claims and transportationGet help submitting VA claims and arranging DAV van transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.yankton.sd.us
Emergency help · County office
Yankton County Emergency Management
807 Capitol Street, Yankton, SD 57078
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.yankton.sd.us
Jobs and training · State office
Yankton Job Service Office
3113 Spruce, Suite 124, Yankton, SD 57078-5320
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.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
- South Dakota 211 Helpline
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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