Pennock

Local offices in Pennock

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

Nonprofits that serve Pennock

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

Offices for all of Kandiyohi County

Pennock is in Kandiyohi County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Kandiyohi County WIC Office

  2200 23rd Street NE, Suite 1080, Willmar, MN 56201

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, parents, babies, and young children can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 320-231-7066DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hs.kcmn.us

• Housing authority · County office

  Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  2200 23rd Street NE, Suite 2090, Willmar, MN 56201

  Help here

  • Public housingEligible low-income residents can apply for affordable public housing.
  Call 320-235-8637DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com

• Human services · County office

  Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services

  2200 23rd Street NE, Willmar, MN 56201

  Help here

  • Financial and medical assistanceGet help with applications for public health coverage and other financial assistance.
  • Family and child servicesGet support for children and families, including help finding services and meeting basic needs.
  • Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about county mental health and substance use services.
  • Adult and disability servicesGet help with services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
  • Child supportGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Read more
  • Public healthContact the county for public health information and services.
  Call 320-231-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hs.kcmn.us

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Kandiyohi County District Court

  505 Becker Avenue SW, Willmar, MN 56201

  Help here

  • Court information and self-helpContact the court for case information, court forms, and links to legal help.
  Call 320-231-6206DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

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

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help connecting to services for older adults and family caregivers.Read more
  Call 507-387-1256DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Kandiyohi County Veterans Service Office

  2200 23rd Street NE, Suite 2080, Willmar, MN 56201

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help applying for state and federal benefits.
  Call 320-231-6226DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcmn.us

Everything in Kandiyohi 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