Lauderdale

Local offices in Lauderdale

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

• Local office · City office

  Lauderdale City Hall

  1891 Walnut Street, Lauderdale, MN 55113

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, staff contacts, and questions about living in Lauderdale.Read more
  Call 651-792-7650DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lauderdale, Minnesota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lauderdale first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Prospect Park United Methodist Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  1.9 miles from the center of Lauderdale

  22 Orlin Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

  Hours

  • Wed5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Brian Coyle Center

  Pillsbury United Communities

  2.8 miles from the center of Lauderdale

  420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 4 PM
  • Fri12 PM to 4 PM

  Who can come: Open to all, with no income or ZIP code restrictions.

  What to bring: First-time visitors complete a short registration.

  Call 612-338-5282DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on pillsburyunited.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Holy Rosary Catholic Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  3.3 miles from the center of Lauderdale

  2424 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

  Hours

  • Mon5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Tue5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Wed5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Thu5:15 PM to 6:15 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Open Hands Midway Food Shelf

  Open Hands Midway

  3.4 miles from the center of Lauderdale

  436 Roy Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 2 PM. Check calendar for dates

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: Guests may visit once per calendar month and must complete an eligibility form once per calendar year.

  Call 651-646-6549DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on openhandsmidway.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Open Hands Midway Monday Meal

  Open Hands Midway

  3.4 miles from the center of Lauderdale

  436 Roy Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 2 PM. Take-out only
  Call 651-646-6549DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on openhandsmidway.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Open Hands Midway Wednesday Meal

  Open Hands Midway

  3.4 miles from the center of Lauderdale

  436 Roy Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 2 PM. Take-out only
  Call 651-646-6549DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on openhandsmidway.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lauderdale

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

Offices for all of Ramsey County

Lauderdale is in Ramsey County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services

  121 7th Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101

  Help here

  • Financial assistanceGet help applying for emergency, cash, food, child care, and health care assistance.
  Call 651-266-4444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health WIC

  1075 Arcade Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 651-266-1300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov

• Child support · County office

  Ramsey County Child Support Services

  121 7th Place East, Saint Paul, MN 55101

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payments, and related questions.
  Call 651-266-3344DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prod.ramseycounty.us

• Public health · County office

  Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health

  555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and help finding health resources.
  Call 651-266-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Ramsey County Adult Mental Health Services

  402 University Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55130

  Help here

  • Adult mental health supportGet mental health crisis help and connect with adult behavioral health services.
  Call 651-266-7900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall any time to find local health and human services, including food, housing, and legal help.
  Call 651-291-0211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

Everything in Ramsey 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