Waite Park
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Local offices in Waite Park
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Waite Park Utility Billing
670 17th Avenue S, Waite Park, MN 56387
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water and sewer bill or ask the city about your account.
- Help paying utility billsContact the city for bill questions and local utility payment help information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.waitepark.mn.us
Local office · City office
Waite Park City Hall
670 17th Avenue S, Waite Park, MN 56387
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and general questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.waitepark.mn.us
Older adults · City office
Waite Park Senior Center
Community Park Pavilion, 151 13th Ave N, Waite Park, MN
Help here
- Senior center activitiesVisit for games, social activities, and scheduled events; check the city calendar before going.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.waitepark.mn.us
Library · Regional office
Great River Regional Library - Waite Park
253 N. 5th Ave, Waite Park, MN 56387
Help here
- Public library servicesGet a library card and use books, information resources, and library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pac.griver.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Waite Park
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 Action Program
PO Box 683, Waite Park, MN 56387-0683
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Stearns County
Waite Park is in Stearns County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Stearns County Human Services
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Financial, food, and medical assistanceApply for county and state programs that help with basic costs, food, and health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult mental health and disability servicesGet help finding support for mental health, substance use, and disability needs.Read more
- Child and family servicesGet help with child protection, child care, and foster care services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Stearns County Child Support
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help with establishing, changing, or enforcing child support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Housing authority · County office
Stearns County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
401 West Wind Court, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Help here
- Rental housingAsk about county rental properties and rental assistance for eligible applicants.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Public health · County office
Stearns County Public Health and WIC
3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387
Help here
- Public health clinicGet health screenings, education, and immunization clinic services.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Stearns County District Court and Law Library
725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Court self-helpFind court information and self-help resources for people representing themselves.
- Law libraryUse legal research materials and get help finding legal information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988