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Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Prairie View Address410 Memorial Dr, Fisher, MN, 56723 Phone number(218) 637-2431 Website addresshttps://www.nwmnhra.org/public-housing

Area Served: Polk County

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Badger Creek Address401 E University Ave, Badger, MN, 56714 Phone number(218) 637-2431 Website addresshttps://www.nwmnhra.org/public-housing

Area Served: Roseau County

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Royal Manor Address330 Stephens Ave S, Middle River, MN, 56737 Phone number(218) 637-2431 Website addresshttps://www.nwmnhra.org/public-housing

Area Served: Marshall County

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Evergreen Address325 Mark Ave N, Fosston, MN, 56542 Phone number(218) 637-2431 Website addresshttps://www.nwmnhra.org/public-housing

Area Served: Polk County

Mi Casita Pantry

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Food Shelf Address1053 Jefferson St S, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 245-0697 Emailinfo@micasamn.org Website addresshttps://www.micasamn.org/mi-casita-pantry

Area Served: Scott County

Oak Terrace Apartments

Oak Terrace ApartmentsLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Address528 Oak St, Greenbush, MN, 56726 Phone number(218) 252-1845 Emailkivi-savage72@hotmail.com

Area Served: Roseau County

Neighborhood Thrift Store

Neighborhood Thrift StoreLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Goodrich Construction Address1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-7228 Website addresshttp://neighborhoodthriftstoremankato.com/food-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

North Lakes Property Management

North Lakes Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Fairway Woods Address1555 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-5330 Emailfairwaywoods@rentminnesota.com Website addresshttps://www.rentnlpm.com/property/fairway-woods-apartments

Area Served: Winona County

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

MIRO Construction LLC

MIRO Construction LLCLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Osakis Townhomes Address301 W 8th Ave, Osakis, MN, 56360 Phone number(320) 843-4440

Area Served: Douglas County

Oyate Kinipi

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1555 Jackson St, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(612) 875-1323 Emailoanativemissions@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/oanativemissions

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Oyate Kinipi

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Food Shelf Address1555 Jackson St, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(612) 875-1323 Emailoanativemissions@gmail.com Website addresshttps://okmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Oasys Properties

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Silver Lake Commons Address2651 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 785-5858 Emailcontact@oasysproperties.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

New Eyes

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyeglasses AddressPO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ, 07078 Emailinfo@new-eyes.org Website addresshttps://new-eyes.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minneapolis Life Center

Minneapolis Life CenterLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address1812 Park Ave S, Minneapolis , MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-0000 Emailmail@changingourcity.org Website addresshttps://www.changingourcity.org/events/thanksgiving-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Mora Food Pantry

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Food Shelf Address214 Railroad Ave NW, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-5513 Emailmorafoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/morafoodpantry

Area Served: Mora area

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Housing Benefits 101 (HB101) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(866) 333-2466 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.hb101.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

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MNbenefits - Apply for State Benefits Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Ombudsperson for Public Managed Health Care Programs Ombudsman for Public Managed Health Care Program Office AddressPO Box 64249, St. Paul, MN, 55164 Phone number(651) 431-2660 Emaildhsombudsman.smhcp@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ombudsperson-for-managed-care.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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Housing
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- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
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Transportation
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- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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