Dodge Center
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Local offices in Dodge Center
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Utilities · City office
Dodge Center Utility Billing
35 E Main Street, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsStart or stop city water and sewer service, pay bills, or ask City Hall for help with your utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.dodgecenter.mn.us
Library · City office
Dodge Center Public Library
13 First Avenue NW, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use library resources, and take part in programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dodgecenter.lib.mn.us
Local office · City office
Dodge Center City Hall
35 E Main Street, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services, questions, and resident requests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.dodgecenter.mn.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Dodge Center Community Center
35 East Main Street, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Help here
- Community center rentalResidents can reserve the community center for gatherings and events.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.dodgecenter.mn.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dodge Center
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 Dodge County
Dodge Center is in Dodge County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, Dodge Site
22 6th Street East, Department 401, Mantorville, MN 55955
Help here
- Income and food assistanceApply for cash, food, and health care assistance through the county human services agency.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the agency for mental health and substance use services.
- Disability and senior servicesAsk about disability services, assessments, and support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnprairie.gov
Public health · County office
Dodge County Public Health
42 East Main Street, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Help here
- Public health clinicGet health screenings, education, and information about immunization clinics.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dodgecountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Dodge County Law Library
22 East 6th Street, Department 12, Mantorville, MN 55955
Help here
- Legal information and self-help materialsUse legal research tools and find Minnesota law and court self-help materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging information and referralsGet connected to local programs and support for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on semaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Dodge County Veteran Services
22 6th Street East, Department 121, Mantorville, MN 55955
Help here
- Veteran benefits and supportGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits and arranging county transportation to VA hospital visits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dodgecountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dodge County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseFind disaster preparation information and county emergency alerts, and learn how the county coordinates disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dodgecountymn.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
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