North Dakota Reentry Financial Help
North Dakota Financial Help (Food, Utilities, Benefits)
This directory lists financial assistance and basic needs resources commonly used across North Dakota. Programs vary by eligibility, funding, and county. If you are on supervision, confirm any program requirements with your officer.
Eastern North Dakota
Fargo / West Fargo (Cass) • Grand Forks (Grand Forks) • surrounding communities
✅ Verified Major Help Lines & Food Support
FirstLink 2-1-1
Statewide referrals to food, rent help, utilities, shelters and more.
Statewide referrals to food, rent help, utilities, shelters and more.
Statewide
Dial 2-1-1 / (701) 235-7335
Community Action Partnership of North Dakota (CAPND)
Community action network; connect to regional assistance programs.
Community action network; connect to regional assistance programs.
Fargo
(701) 232-2452
🛠️ Eligible County/Program-Based Assistance
Community Action Agencies (Regional Offices)
Food, emergency assistance and referrals—varies by region.
Food, emergency assistance and referrals—varies by region.
Multiple
See site
Local Pantries / Churches
Short-term help; confirm documentation requirements if on supervision.
Short-term help; confirm documentation requirements if on supervision.
Local listing
Multiple
Varies
Central North Dakota
Bismarck / Mandan (Burleigh / Morton) • surrounding communities
✅ Verified Major Food & Benefits Access
Great Plains Food Bank — Regional Service Center (Bismarck)
Food bank support and partner network contact.
Food bank support and partner network contact.
Bismarck
(701) 751-6188
LIHEAP (Heating Assistance) — NDHHS Customer Support Center
Heating bill assistance (seasonal). Call for application help and eligibility.
Heating bill assistance (seasonal). Call for application help and eligibility.
Statewide
1-866-614-6005
🛠️ Eligible Local Emergency Assistance
Community Options (Outreach / Application Help)
Assistance with applications and support services (availability varies).
Assistance with applications and support services (availability varies).
Bismarck
(701) 223-2417
Community Action Agencies
Emergency financial help and referrals (depends on region/funding).
Emergency financial help and referrals (depends on region/funding).
Multiple
See site
Western North Dakota
Minot (Ward) • Williston (Williams) • surrounding communities
✅ Verified Major Help Lines
FirstLink 2-1-1
Referrals for food, utilities, rent help and emergency resources.
Referrals for food, utilities, rent help and emergency resources.
Statewide
Dial 2-1-1 / (701) 235-7335
LIHEAP (Heating Assistance) — NDHHS
Heating assistance support line.
Heating assistance support line.
Statewide
1-866-614-6005
🛠️ Eligible Local Assistance
Regional Community Action Agencies
Emergency assistance and referrals (varies by region).
Emergency assistance and referrals (varies by region).
Multiple
See site
Salvation Army (Minot)
Basic needs assistance and referrals.
Basic needs assistance and referrals.
Minot
(701) 838-8925
Statewide Programs
Available across North Dakota
✅ Verified Statewide Access Points
FirstLink 2-1-1
Search and referrals to local programs and nonprofits by ZIP.
Search and referrals to local programs and nonprofits by ZIP.
Statewide
Dial 2-1-1 / (701) 235-7335
Great Plains Food Bank (Contact)
Food bank network information and partner support.
Food bank network information and partner support.
ND region
(701) 751-6188
LIHEAP (Heating Assistance) — NDHHS
Customer Support Center for eligibility and application help.
Customer Support Center for eligibility and application help.
Statewide
1-866-614-6005
🛠️ Eligible Community Action Network
Community Action Partnership of North Dakota (CAPND)
Connect to local agencies offering emergency assistance programs.
Connect to local agencies offering emergency assistance programs.
Fargo
(701) 232-2452
Community Action Agencies (Regional List)
Official directory of community action agencies by region and contact info.
Official directory of community action agencies by region and contact info.
Statewide
Varies
Important: Always confirm eligibility, documentation, and any supervision restrictions with your officer.
Disclaimer: OACRA is not affiliated with courts or probation agencies.
Providers: Request updates at contact@oacra.app.
