Kittson County
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Local offices in Kittson County
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Human services · County office
Kittson County Social Services
410 5th St. S., Hallock, MN 56728
Help here
- Financial and health assistanceAsk about public assistance, food support, and help with medical costs.Apply online
- Child and adult servicesGet help with child protection, adult protection, disability services, and mental health or substance use services.
- Child supportGet help setting up or enforcing child support and medical support.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kittson.mn.us
Public health · Regional office
Healthy Quin Counties WIC
1106 S. Birch Ave., Hallock, MN 56728
Help here
- WICEligible families can get nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and food benefits for pregnant people, new parents, babies, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on quinchs.com
Public health · Regional office
Kittson Healthcare Public Health
Help here
- Public health and family servicesGet public health information and ask about home visits, child health checks, and other family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kittsonhc.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Kittson County Law Library
Kittson County Courthouse, 410 S. 5th St., Hallock, MN 56728
Help here
- Legal researchUse the county law library to find legal information and research materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
109 S. Minnesota St., Warren, MN 56762
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information and support to help older adults and caregivers make choices about services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Kittson County Veterans Service Office
410 5th St. S., Suite 210, Hallock, MN 56728
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help applying for veterans benefits and handling claims.
- VA medical care and transportationAsk for help getting VA medical care and transportation to VA facilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kittson.mn.us
Emergency help · County office
Kittson County Emergency Management
410 5th St. S., Hallock, MN 56728
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for hazards and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kittson.mn.us
Local office · State office
2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 any time for free help finding local services and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Library · Regional office
Northwest Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the regional library system to find books, information, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrlib.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kittson County
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
North Country Food Bank, Inc.
1011 11th Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
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
Northwest Community Action
Serves the east part of Marshall County only
PO Box 67, Badger, MN 56714-4004
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Kittson County
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
- 2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988