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Program Details
Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.
Food Shelf
Food support is available to people in need
Description
Food is distributed to those who need it. The emergency food is typically made available through donations.
Additional Information
The food shelf may be used 1 time per month. People will receive a 3 day supply of food.
Help is also available to enroll in Food Support through the county, and for clothing and household needs.
About This Location
9:00am - 12:00pm, Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Features
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Area Served by County
- Big Stone County
- Chippewa County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Swift County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- Family
- People with low income
Eligibility
The food is provided to those who state a need and is administered on the honor system.
Application Instructions
Residents of the county may use the food shelf once per month.
Location
719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN, 56265
Area Served
Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-269-6578
- TDD: 320-269-6988
- Toll Free: 800-292-5437
Websites
Other Locations
- Clara City - Satellite Food Shelf 222 Main St N, Clara City, MN, 56222
- Swift County - Satellite Food Shelf 23 E Rooney Ave, Appleton, MN, 56208
- Swift County Food Shelf 1214 Atlantic Ave E Hwy 12, Benson, MN, 56215
- Yellow Medicine County Office 106 Saint Olaf Ave N, Canby, MN, 56220
- Big Stone County Office 125 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278
- Graceville - Satellite Food Shelf 517 Studdart Ave, Graceville, MN, 56240
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Emergency Shelter Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing
- Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
- Home Repair Financial Assistance Loans to eligible homeowners to increase the accessibility of their house or make needed fixes
- Local Bus Service - Prairie Five RIDES Bus transportation within a city, county or region
- Specialized Equipment and Supplies Devices, controls, medical appliances or supplies specified in a person's support plan
- Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
- Transportation - Prairie Five RIDES Program that provides rides for people in the community
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
5/3/2024