Lake Benton

Local offices in Lake Benton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Lake Benton City Office

  106 S. Center Street, Lake Benton, MN 56149

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingVisit or call the city office for city services and help with utility bills.
  • Pay a utility billView or pay a city utility bill online, or set up automatic bank payments through the city office.Read more
  Call 507-368-4641DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakebentonminnesota.com

• Library · Regional office

  Lake Benton Public Library

  110 East Benton Street, Lake Benton, MN 56149

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.Read more
  Call 507-368-4641DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakebentonlibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Lake Benton Area Community & Event Center

  114 South Center Street, Lake Benton, MN 56149

  Help here

  • Community and event spaceContact the city office to reserve the center for meetings and community events.
  Call 507-368-4641DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakebentonminnesota.com

City of Lake Benton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lake Benton

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

Offices for all of Lincoln County

Lake Benton is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  Southwest Health and Human Services, Lincoln County

  319 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN 56142

  Help here

  • Human and social servicesGet help with financial assistance, child support, and other social services.Read more
  • Public healthGet public health services and information for Lincoln County residents.Read more
  • WICAsk about nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 507-694-1452DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Minnesota

  Help here

  • Information and referrals to local helpCall 211 to find local food, housing, health, utility, and other support services.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

  201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 507-387-1256DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lincoln County Veterans Services

  319 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN 56142

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding other services for veterans and their families.
  Call 507-694-1033DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lincoln 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