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Bismarck Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Bismarck, North Dakota that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the North Dakota page.

Legal Services of North DakotaFree civil legal assistance
Websitelsnd.org 
Phone1-800-634-5263
Address4007 State Street, Suite 30, Bismarck, ND 58503
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Central

Legal Services of North Dakota provides free legal assistance in civil cases to low income and elderly North Dakotans. Callers age 60 and older can call 1-866-621-9886. You must meet income requirements and have a North Dakota legal issue to qualify.1

High Plains Fair Housing CenterFair housing help
Websitehighplainsfhc.org 
Phone701-203-1077
Address721 Memorial Highway, Bismarck, ND 58504

The High Plains Fair Housing Center works to end housing discrimination and help renters understand their rights. It runs an eviction prevention program with Legal Services of North Dakota for low income renters facing eviction.2

Food

Great Plains Food BankFood bank for North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota
Websitegreatplainsfoodbank.org 
Phone701-751-6188
Address1315 South 20th Street, Bismarck, ND 58504

The Great Plains Food Bank runs a regional distribution center in Bismarck. Its partner pantry list can help you find a pantry near you.3

Dream Center BismarckFree meals and food pantry
Websitedreamcenterbismarck.org 
Phone701-955-2150
Address1805 Park Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58504
HoursFood pantry: weekdays, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM; Saturday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Meals: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Dream Center Bismarck serves free community meals every day and runs a food pantry on weekdays and Saturdays.4

Social services

Community Action Program Region VIIEmergency help with rent, utilities and food
Websitecap7.com 
Phone701-258-2240
Address2105 Lee Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58504
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Community Action Program Region VII helps low income households in the Bismarck region with emergency food, rent and utility help, and housing support. Call ahead for an appointment for the food pantry.5

The Salvation Army BismarckEmergency help with rent, utilities and food
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org 
Phone701-223-1889
Address601 S. Washington Street, Bismarck, ND 58504

The Salvation Army Bismarck lists emergency financial assistance and food and nutrition programs among its services.6

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Services of North Dakota, Home page  and Contact Us . ↩

  2. High Plains Fair Housing Center, Home page  and Your Rental Home Toolkit ; City of Bismarck, Fair Housing . The Bismarck satellite office address comes from the City of Bismarck fair housing page, not the center’s own site. ↩

  3. Great Plains Food Bank, Home page  and Contact Us . ↩

  4. Dream Center Bismarck, Home page , Food Services  and FAQ . ↩

  5. Community Action Program Region VII, Home page ; North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Care Choice listing . ↩

  6. The Salvation Army, Bismarck locations . ↩

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