Hoffman
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Local offices in Hoffman
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Local office · City office
Hoffman City Hall
127 Main Ave, Hoffman, MN 56339
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall with questions about city government and local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hoffmanmn.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Nutrition Services, Inc. - Hoffman Senior Citizen Center
100 Main Ave, Senior Center, Hoffman, MN 56339
Help here
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older and their spouses can get weekday meals here; call ahead to reserve.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nsiseniornutrition.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grant County
Hoffman is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Western Prairie Human Services, Grant County Office
15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- County assistance and social servicesAsk about cash, food, medical, child care, and other county assistance programs.
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county agency for help finding mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wphsmn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Horizon Public Health, Grant County Office
15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- Public health nursingGet public health nursing services through Horizon Public Health.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible families with young children and pregnant people at scheduled Elbow Lake clinic days.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountymn.gov
Housing authority · County office
Grant County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1107 1st Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance, public housing, and affordable housing options for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Grant County Veterans Services
10 2nd Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits and obtaining military service records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Grant County Emergency Management
10 2nd Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- Emergency and disaster coordinationContact the county office for information about local emergency response and disaster coordination.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Western Prairie Human Services, Child Support
15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wphsmn.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.
- 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 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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