Parkers Prairie
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Local offices in Parkers Prairie
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Parkers Prairie City Hall
102 N Otter Ave, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
Help here
- City services and help with utility billsAsk about city services, water and sewer bills, and payment options.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parkersprairie.net
Older adults · Nonprofit
Parkers Prairie Senior Citizens
Prairie Event Center, 201 West Main Street, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
Help here
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older can get meals at the center or ask about delivered and frozen meals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parkersprairie.net
Library · Regional office
Viking Library System Bookmobile
Help here
- Bookmobile library serviceBorrow books and other materials when the bookmobile stops in Parkers Prairie every other Wednesday.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on viking.lib.mn.us
City of Parkers Prairie website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Otter Tail County
Parkers Prairie is in Otter Tail County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Otter Tail County Human Services
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Financial and social servicesGet help with financial assistance and other county social services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Behavioral healthFind county mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Otter Tail County Public Health
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and family health support.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Otter Tail County Veterans Service Office
505 S Court St, Suite 2, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportVeterans and their families can get help with benefits, claims, health care access, and local programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Otter Tail County Emergency Management
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet preparedness information, emergency alerts, and guidance during disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Housing authority · County office
Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Help here
- Rental assistance and affordable housingApply for rental assistance, housing vouchers, or county public housing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Library · Regional office
Viking Library System
1915 Fir Ave W, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Library system servicesFind public library services, bookmobile outreach, and resources through the regional library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on viking.lib.mn.us
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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