Jewish Family Service of St. Paul

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

Offers a variety of options for financial assistance, including:

• Emergency financial assistance to help individuals and families avoid eviction, foreclosure and utility shut-offs
  • Financial support services to stabilize a situation, payments are made directly to the vendor
• Loan programs

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Dakota County
  • Ramsey County
  • Washington County

• Specialization
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Must meet one of the following:

• Be a current client
• Be a member of the greater St. Paul Jewish community