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Aberdeen Local Assistance Programs

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

East River Legal ServicesFree civil legal assistance
Websiteerlservices.org 
Phone605-336-9230
Address208 S. Main Avenue, Aberdeen, SD 57401

East River Legal Services provides free civil legal help to people with low incomes in eastern South Dakota, including help with housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues. Its Aberdeen office serves Brown County. Visits are by appointment only, and applications are taken online through SD Law Help.1

Food

The Salvation Army, AberdeenFood pantry and daily meal
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org 
Phone605-225-7410
Address1003 6th Avenue SW, Aberdeen, SD 57401
HoursMonday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Tuesday and Thursday by appointment

The Salvation Army food pantry in Aberdeen offers canned goods, packaged foods and bread to anyone in need. A free noon meal is served every day.2

Good Shepherd Lutheran ChurchFood pantry and community meal
Websitegoodshepherdaberdeen.org 
Phone605-229-0846
Address1429 N. Dakota Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401
HoursSecond Monday of each month, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church runs a monthly food giveaway and community meal, open to all individuals and families in Brown County.3

Social services

Aberdeen Housing AuthorityRental assistance and low-income housing
Websiteaberdeenhousing.com 
Phone605-226-2321
Address310 S. Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401
HoursMonday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

The Aberdeen Housing Authority provides housing rental assistance to low-income families, seniors and disabled individuals, plus security deposit assistance. Pre-applications for housing are completed online.4

Safe HarborShelter and advocacy for domestic violence survivors
Websitesafeharborsd.org 
Phone605-226-1212
Address2005 S. Merton Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401

Safe Harbor provides shelter, advocacy and support services to adults and children seeking freedom from domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse. It serves Brown County and six nearby counties in northeastern South Dakota. The phone number above is a 24-hour helpline.5

Sources & notes

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

Footnotes

  1. East River Legal Services, Home page . The Aberdeen office address and phone come from the Dakota At Home listing for East River Legal Services, which lists the Aberdeen office at 208 S. Main Avenue with phone (605) 336-9230 and notes visits are by appointment only, with applications taken at sdlawhelp.org. ↩

  2. The Salvation Army, Food programs in Aberdeen  and Aberdeen location page . ↩

  3. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Home page . Food pantry hours come from the Dakota At Home listing for the church food pantry, which lists a food giveaway and meal on the second Monday of each month. ↩

  4. Aberdeen Housing Authority, Home page  and Frequently asked questions . Office hours come from the Helpline Center listing for the Aberdeen Housing Authority. ↩

  5. Safe Harbor, Home page . ↩

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