Alger County
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Local offices in Alger County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Regional office
LMAS District Health Department WIC, Alger County
E9526 Prospect Street, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lmasdhd.org
State office
Alger County MDHHS
413 Maple Street, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with state benefit programs, including food and cash assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet information and help with child support services through the state office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Alger-Marquette
1125 Commerce Drive, Marquette, MI 49855
Help here
- Housing and utility assistanceAsk about housing support and help with energy or utility costs.
- Community nutritionFind community food and meal programs through the agency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communityactionam.org
Local office · Nonprofit
UPCAP 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local health and human services, including help with basic needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Public health · Regional office
LMAS District Health Department, Alger County
E9526 Prospect Street, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services and information from the district health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lmasdhd.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Alger County Courts
101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Court forms and self-represented case informationGet court forms and information about handling small claims, landlord-tenant cases, and other court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on algercounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
U.P. Area Agency on Aging
2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Aging and long-term care informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help connecting with aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Older adults · County office
Alger County Commission on Aging
1604 Sand Point Road, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Local services for older adultsOlder adults can ask about information, in-home support, meals, and wellness services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on algercountychamber.com
Veterans · County office
Alger County Veterans Affairs
101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help applying for veterans benefits, filing claims, and finding military service records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on algercounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Alger County Emergency Management
101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county about local emergency preparedness and response services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on algercounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Alger County
413 Maple Street, Suite 6, Room 101, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help looking for work, preparing for a job, and connecting with workforce programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upmichiganworks.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Munising office
418 Mill Street, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit by appointment for driver license, state ID, vehicle title, and registration services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Munising School Public Library
810 State Highway M-28 West, Suite A, Munising, MI 49862
Help here
- Public library servicesUse library materials, learning resources, and public programs serving Alger County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msplonline.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alger 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
Feeding America West Michigan
3070 Shaffer Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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
Legal Services of Northern Michigan, 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
Alger Marquette Community Action Board
1125 Commerce Drive, Marquette, MI 49855-8630
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Alger County
Michigan programs by kind of help
These are run by Michigan 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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
- Michigan 211, UPCAP 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-338-1119 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988