Lafayette

Local offices in Lafayette

We have not checked Lafayette on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Lafayette

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Nicollet County

Lafayette is in Nicollet County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Nicollet County Health and Human Services

  622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082

  Help here

  • Financial and social servicesGet help applying for food, cash, child care, and housing support programs.Apply online
  • Public healthFind county programs for family health, prevention, nutrition, and community health.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services, payments, and support orders.
  • Behavioral healthContact county staff about behavioral health case management and support.
  • Housing supportAsk about county housing support for eligible low-income seniors and adults with disabilities.Read more
  Call 507-934-8559DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Nicollet County WIC

  622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, nursing, or caring for a child under age five.
  Call 507-934-8262DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Nicollet County District Court self-help workstation

  501 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082

  Help here

  • Court self-help workstationUse courthouse computers and phone support to find court information and complete court forms.Read more
  Call 507-934-7850DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

  201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 507-387-1256DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Nicollet County Veterans Services

  622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and referrals to other support programs.
  • VA transportationArrange county van transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
  Call 507-934-7870DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov

Everything in Nicollet 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