Redwood County
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Local offices in Redwood County
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Human services · Regional office
Southwest Health and Human Services, Redwood County Office
266 E Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Public assistanceGet help applying for food, health care, cash, and emergency assistance.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.Read more
- Social services and adult mental healthAsk about social services, adult mental health intake, and support for children and families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swmhhs.com
Public health · Regional office
Southwest Health and Human Services Public Health, Redwood County
266 E Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Public health servicesAsk about public health services, home visiting, immunizations, and family health.
- WICGet information about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swmhhs.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Redwood County Law Library
250 S Jefferson Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal materials and Westlaw to research a court or legal question.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to local services and support for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota
302 E 3rd Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Caregiver and aging supportGet caregiver support, healthy living programs, and help finding services to stay independent.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aceswmn.org
Veterans · County office
Redwood County Veterans Services
403 South Mill Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding services for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on redwoodcounty-mn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Redwood County Emergency Management
303 E 3rd Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on redwoodcounty-mn.gov
State office · County office
Redwood County License Center
403 South Mill Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Minnesota driver's license or identification card.
- Vehicle and DNR transactionsComplete motor vehicle and DNR transactions at the license center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on redwoodcounty-mn.gov
Library · City office
Redwood Falls Public Library
509 S. Lincoln Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Library collections and programsBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and take part in programs for children and adults.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on redwoodfallslibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Redwood 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
Second Harvest Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
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
United Community Action Partnership
200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201-3368
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Redwood 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988