Basilica St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

Help Paying for Basic Needs

Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation

Description

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs

Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds.

Additional Information

Outreach services for Minneapolis residents include:

• Identification fee vouchers
  • State ID or driver's license fee
  • Birth certificate fee from any state
• Bus cards for verifiable new jobs
• Gas cards for licensed drivers
• Hygiene items
• Emergency rental assistance

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Hennepin County

• Specialization
  • Homeless
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Must be a Minneapolis resident

To qualify for rent assistance, you must:

• Live in the city limits of Minneapolis
• Not owe back rent more than three months or over $4,000
• Not need the help for 1st month rent and/or deposit
• Not be in a court-ordered eviction process or court-ordered payment plan
• Have been denied for assistance from Hennepin County

Application Instructions

Offered 9:30am - 11:30am, Tuesday and Thursdays on a first come, first served basis.

Bring a photo ID and current piece of mail or shelter verification form.

Visit the website for additional items needed to apply for rental assistance.