Pine River
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Local offices in Pine River
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Lutheran Social Service Meals at Heartland Apartments
445 Snell Ave., Pine River, MN 56474
Help here
- Senior dining and takeout mealsOlder adults can get weekday meals at the Heartland Apartments dining site.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lssmn.org
Housing help · City office
Pine River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
312 1st St. S, Pine River, MN 56474
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority about affordable apartments and housing applications.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pineriverhra.net
Utilities · City office
Pine River Public Works
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceCall Public Works with questions about city water or sewer service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpinerivermn.gov
Local office · City office
Pine River City Hall
200 Front St. N, Pine River, MN 56474
Help here
- City services and utility paymentsContact the city clerk about city services and utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpinerivermn.gov
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
Pine River Public Library
212 Park Ave., Pine River, MN 56474
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on krls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pine River
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
Bi-County Community Action Program, Inc.
6603 Bemidji Ave N, PO Box 579, Bemidji, MN 56601-8669
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cass County
Pine River is in Cass County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cass County Health, Human & Veterans Services
400 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN 56484
Help here
- Human and social servicesContact the county for financial assistance, social services, child support, and help with basic needs.Read more
- Public healthContact county public health staff for health services and referrals.
- Veterans servicesVeterans and their dependents can get help with benefits claims and related services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Cass County WIC
400 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN 56484
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and food benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountymn.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 for free referrals to food, housing, health care, and other local help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Cass County Law Library
303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484
Help here
- Legal reference materialsUse the courthouse law library’s legal reference materials for your own research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
3333 W Division Street, Suite 217, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding community care and support resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.org
Emergency help · County office
Cass County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountymn.gov
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 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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