Brookings Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Brookings, South Dakota that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the South Dakota page.
Legal aid
| East River Legal Services | Free civil legal assistance |
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| Website | erlservices.org |
| Phone | 605-336-9230 |
| Address | 335 N. Main Avenue, Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
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. It has no office in Brookings, and its Sioux Falls office serves Brookings County. Applications are taken online through SD Law Help, and the toll-free number is 800-952-3015.1
Food
| Brookings County Food Pantry | Emergency food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | brookingscountyfoodpantry.weebly.com |
| Phone | 605-692-5007 |
| Address | 908 Hope Drive, Brookings, SD 57006 |
| Hours | Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
The Brookings County Food Pantry provides free emergency food to Brookings County families, about one week of food per visit, up to three times per year. Bring proof of address and a current photo ID.2
Social services
| Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership | Emergency rent and utility help |
|---|---|
| Website | interlakescap.com |
| Phone | 605-692-6391 |
| Address | 415 8th Street S., Brookings, SD 57006 |
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership helps low-income families and seniors in east central South Dakota. Its Brookings office provides emergency help with past-due rent and utility bills for households that qualify, plus Head Start, weatherization and senior meal programs.3
| The Salvation Army, Brookings | Emergency financial assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | salvationarmyusa.org |
| Phone | 605-692-8863 |
| Address | 410 7th Street, Brookings, SD 57006 |
The Salvation Army in Brookings provides emergency financial assistance, including vouchers for hotel stays, rent and utility bills, plus help after a disaster such as a house fire or flood.4
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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East River Legal Services, Home page and Contact . Brookings County is among the counties ERLS serves, per the South Dakota Unified Judicial System Get legal help page. ↩
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Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Brookings County page . Emergency rent and utility help is described in the Dakota At Home listing for Emergency Services . ↩
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The Salvation Army, Brookings location page and Assistance programs . ↩
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- Ada Hu