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Local offices in Ely
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Ely
114 N 8th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to apply for affordable public housing.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elyhra.com
Utilities · City office
Ely Utilities Billing Office
2210 E Sheridan St, Suite 1, Ely, MN 55731
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpGet help with utility bills, payments, and energy assistance resources.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ely.mn.us
Jobs and training · State office
Library CareerForce Corner in Ely
224 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 55731
Help here
- Job search resourcesUse job search resources and ask library staff how to connect with CareerForce support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · City office
Ely Public Library
224 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 55731
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elylibrary.org
Local office · City office
Ely City Hall, Clerk’s Office
209 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 55731
Help here
- City information and clerk servicesAsk general questions about city services, cemetery records, and passports.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ely.mn.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ely
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 Northland
2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808
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
Justice North
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
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc.
702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN 55792-2776
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Louis County
Ely is in St. Louis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services
Help here
- Economic assistance and child supportGet help applying for food, cash, health care, child care, and child support services.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health and recoveryFind county support and referrals for mental health and substance use needs.Read more
- Veterans servicesGet help finding veterans benefits and services through the county.Read more
- Public health and WICGet public health information and ask about nutrition support for women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouiscountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
St. Louis County Law Library
100 N. 5th Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55802
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal books and online resources to research state and federal law.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouiscountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
221 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802
Help here
- Aging support and referralsGet information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arrowheadaging.org
Emergency help · County office
St. Louis County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind guidance to prepare for emergencies and information about county response services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouiscountymn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Duluth
402 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and career planning.
- Unemployment benefit helpUse the career lab and staff support to apply for unemployment benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Arrowhead Library System
Help here
- Library services for Carlton County residentsFind library services, bookmobile access, and resources through the regional library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alslib.info
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