Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

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

Provides help paying for basic needs

  • Bus cards and gas money
  • Mortgage or rent payment assistance
  • Clothing or household goods

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Crow Wing County
    • Morrison County
    • Todd County
  • Specialization
    • People with low income

Eligibility

For homeless people seeking shelter, people trying to get to medical appointments or people trying to get to work

For rent or mortgage help, residents of Crow Wing County with an emergency need and a referral

Application Instructions

For help with bus cards, gas money and homelessness, call the office during regular business hours

For rent or mortgage help, pick up application or request one be mailed. Applications can be picked up and dropped off during these hours: 8:00am - 12:00pm, and 1:00pm - 4:00pm Monday - Friday.

Assistance cannot be obtained over the phone or after hours.

Location

208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Area Served

Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-829-1120

Websites

Other Services at this Location

Last Update

12/5/2024