Clara City
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Local offices in Clara City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Library · Regional office
Clara City Public Library
126 North Main Street, Clara City, MN 56222
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and movies, use computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs and events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on claracity.lib.mn.us
Local office · City office
Clara City City Hall
215 First Street NW, Clara City, MN 56222
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
- Water and sewer billingContact City Hall to set up or disconnect water and sewer service, or ask about your bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on claracity.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clara City
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
Central Minnesota 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
Prairie Five Community Action Council
PO Box 159, Montevideo, MN 56265-0159
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chippewa County
Clara City is in Chippewa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Chippewa County Family Services
719 N Seventh Street, Suite 200, Montevideo, MN 56265
Help here
- Financial and food assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with other county services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child and family servicesGet help with child safety, family support, and child care assistance.Read more
- Behavioral health fundingAsk the county about help paying for substance use treatment.Read more
- Services for older adults and people with disabilitiesAsk about home and community services that can help you live more independently.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountymn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Countryside Public Health WIC
517 N 17th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programApply for nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countrysidepublichealth.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Chippewa and Yellow Medicine County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
629 N 11th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountymn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Countryside Public Health
517 N 17th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the local public health agency for health information and community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countrysidepublichealth.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
C.A. Rolloff Tri-County Law Library
629 N 11th Street, Suite 9, Montevideo, MN 56265
Help here
- Legal research libraryUse legal research resources for matters in Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
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
- 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