Staples
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Local offices in Staples
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Staples Community Center
425 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can ask about low-cost meals and community activities at the center.
- Legal help for seniorsPeople age 60 and older can call to schedule a free legal assistance appointment.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on staples.govoffice.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Staples Housing and Redevelopment Authority
615 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about applying for income-based public housing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Staples Public Library
122 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, get reference help, or attend community programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on staples.govoffice.com
Local office · City office
Staples City Hall
122 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city services and information.
- Utility billing and bill helpSet up electric, water, or sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about utility bill assistance options.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on staples.govoffice.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Staples
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
Tri-County Community Action Partnership
501 Lemieur St, Little Falls, MN 56345-3367
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Todd County
Staples is in Todd County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Todd County Health & Human Services
212 2nd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Help here
- Benefits and financial helpApply for food, cash, health care, child care, and emergency assistance through the county.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.
- Mental health servicesContact the county for help finding mental health services and case management.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on toddcountymn.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Todd County
300 Linden Ave S, Browerville, MN 56438
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for public housing or rental assistance through the housing authority.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on toddcountyhra.org
Public health · County office
Todd County Community Health and WIC
212 2nd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with community health, disease prevention, and public health concerns.
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition education and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on toddcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Todd County Law Library
221 1st Ave S, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Help here
- Legal self-help resourcesUse free legal research materials, self-help guides, and court forms at the law library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on toddcountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
250 Riverside Avenue North, Suite 300, Sartell, MN 56377
Help here
- Aging services information and supportGet connected to services and support for older adults and caregivers in Todd County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.org
Veterans · County office
Todd County Veteran Services
212 2nd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for benefits and services for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on toddcountymn.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
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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