Grand Rapids
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Local offices in Grand Rapids
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Grand Rapids Public Utilities
500 SE 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- Utility service and billsStart or manage electric, water, and wastewater service, pay bills, or ask about customer assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Local office · City office
Grand Rapids City Hall
420 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- City services and administrationContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and questions for city staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Active Living Center at the Itasca County Family YMCA
400 River Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- Older adult programs and activitiesJoin free activities and gatherings for older adults at the Active Living Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ymcaitasca.org
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Grand Rapids
1215 Southeast 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Grand Rapids Driver and Vehicle Services
401 SE 11th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- Driver licenses and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID, and handle vehicle titles and registration in person.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grandrapidsmndmv.com
Library · City office
Grand Rapids Area Library
140 NE 2nd Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library resources and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Grand Rapids
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
Second Harvest Northland
2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808
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
Justice North
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
KOOTASCA Community Action
201 NW 4th St Ste 130, Grand Rapids, MN 55744-2746
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Itasca County
Grand Rapids is in Itasca County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Itasca County WIC Program
1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itascacountymn.gov
Housing help · County office
Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1115 NW 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itascacountyhra.org
Human services · County office
Itasca County Health and Human Services
1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- Health and human servicesContact the county for help with health, family, financial assistance, mental health, and child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itascacountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Itasca County Public Health Division
1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- Public health servicesThe county offers immunizations, health education, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itascacountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Itasca County Law Library
123 NE 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Help here
- Court and legal informationResidents can use the courthouse law library and find information about court and legal resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
221 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding aging services and local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arrowheadaging.org
Minnesota programs by kind of help
These are run by Minnesota 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 - 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
- United Way 211 Minnesota
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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