Winona
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Local offices in Winona
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Housing help · City office
Housing & Community Development
207 Lafayette Street, Room 210, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Housing assistance programsAsk about city programs that support affordable housing and help eligible homeowners.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonamn.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Winona
1756 Kraemer Drive, Suite 100, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority to apply for affordable public housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonahra.org
Utilities · City office
Finance Department
207 Lafayette Street, Room 110, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with city utility bills and payment options.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonamn.gov
Older adults · City office
Winona Friendship Center
210 Zumbro Street, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Older adult activities and programsJoin activities, fitness classes, clubs, and events for older adults in the Winona and Goodview area.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on winonamn.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Advocacy
207 Lafayette Street, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Senior advocacy and benefits helpOlder adults can get help with benefits, housing applications, energy assistance, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonamn.gov
Local office · City office
Winona City Hall
207 Lafayette Street, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonamn.gov
Library · City office
Winona Public Library
151 W 5th Street, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials, get information, and join programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winona.lib.mn.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Department
207 Lafayette Street, City Hall, Room 105, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Recreation programsAsk about recreation programs, parks, and city facilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonamn.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Winona
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
Channel One Regional Food Bank
131 35th Street, SE, Rochester, MN 55904
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
Southern Minnesota Regional 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
Semcac
204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN 55971-8812
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Winona County
Winona is in Winona County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Winona County Health & Human Services
202 W Third Street, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help applying for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Public health and WICContact the county about WIC, immunizations, maternal and child health, and other public health services.
- Mental health and substance use referralsAsk the county about adult mental health case management or substance use treatment referrals.
- Child supportGet help with child support questions and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonacounty.gov
Housing help · City office
Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1756 Kraemer Drive, Suite 100, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Public housingAsk about applying for income-based public housing in Winona.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonahra.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, bills, childcare, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Winona County Law Library
Winona County Courthouse, 171 W Third Street, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse the law library’s legal information and research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonacounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging
421 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 201, Rochester, MN 55902
Help here
- Aging services information and referralsGet connected with services and support for older adults, caregivers, and family members.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on semaaarochestermn.org
Veterans · County office
Winona County Veterans Services Office
225 W Second Street, Winona, MN 55987
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal and state veterans benefits and health care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winonacounty.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988