Benton County
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Local offices in Benton County
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Human services · County office
Benton County Human Services
531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329
Help here
- Social services and benefitsGet help with food, cash, health care, child care, and other support programs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through Benton County Human Services.Read more
- Mental health and chemical dependency servicesAsk about county case management for eligible residents with mental health or substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Benton County Public Health
531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county for public health information and services for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Benton County WIC
531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Benton County Veterans Services
531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans, survivors, and dependents can get help understanding and applying for state and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Benton County Emergency Management
581 Highway 23, Foley, MN 56329
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountymn.gov
Local office · County office
Benton County License Center / DMV
531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329
Help here
- Driver license and state ID renewalsRenew a Minnesota driver's license or state ID card at the license center.
- Vehicle registration and titlesGet help with vehicle titles, registration, tabs, plates, and certain recreational vehicle registrations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountymn.gov
Library · Regional office
Great River Regional Library
251 N. 4th Ave., Foley, MN 56329
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and access library programs and digital resources.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on griver.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Benton County Law Library
651 Highway 23, Foley, MN 56329
Help here
- Law library resourcesUse the county law library to find legal information and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Tri-County Action Program (Tri-CAP)
1210 23rd Ave. S., Waite Park, MN 56387
Help here
- Community action programsAsk Tri-CAP about help with energy costs, weatherization, transportation, and other household needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tricap.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Benton County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Benton 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- United Way 211 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