Buffalo Lake

Local offices in Buffalo Lake

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

Nonprofits that serve Buffalo Lake

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

Offices for all of Renville County

Buffalo Lake is in Renville County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Renville County Human Services

  105 South 5th Street, Suite 203H, Olivia, MN 56277

  Help here

  • Financial and health care assistanceAsk about food, cash, medical, child care, and housing support, including child support services.
  • Social servicesGet help with adult and child protection, disability services, mental health, and substance use concerns.
  Call 320-523-2202DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renvillecountymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Renville County WIC

  105 South 5th Street, Olivia, MN 56277

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 320-523-3762DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renvillecountymn.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCallers can get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, health, and other needs.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Housing help · County office

  Renville County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  200 South Mill Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for income-based public housing or a voucher to help pay rent in Renville County.
  Call 507-637-4004DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renvillecountymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Renville County Public Health

  105 South 5th Street, Suite 119H, Olivia, MN 56277

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, family health support, and home health care services.
  Call 320-523-2570DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renvillecountymn.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
  Call 507-387-1256Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org

Everything in Renville 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.
• 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