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Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/cure-hunger

Area Served: Freeborn County

Reineke Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Park Central Apartments Address521 4th Ave NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Rice County

Reineke Property Management

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Southwest Apartments Address501 - 505 W 1st St, Truman, MN, 56088 Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Martin County

Reineke Property Management

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Meadow-Bloom Apartments Address100 Meadow Bloom Ln, Ste 110, Amboy, MN, 56010 Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)

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Dental Clinic Heintz Center Address1926 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 280-3169 Emailkerry.novotny@rctc.edu Website addresshttps://www.rctc.edu/program/dh/clinic

Area Served: Olmsted and surrounding counties

Salvation Army - Austin

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Food Shelf Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-4566 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/cure-hunger

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-4566 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/cure-hunger

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-4566 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/utility-assistance

Area Served: Mower County

Reaching Our Community's Kids (ROCK)

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address16511 Anna Trl SE, Ste E, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 239-7434 Emailkeri@rockmn.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Reaching-Our-Community-Kids/100082154122318

Area Served: Schools in Prior Lake and Kenwood Middle School in Lakeville

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Address160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/departments/health-and-wellness/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/assistance/financial-assistance

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Families Address160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/departments/health-and-wellness/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

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Food Shelf Address12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://www.sotv.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Dakota County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/2044/Woman-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Scott County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/298/Cash-Food-Programs

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/296/Income-Maintenance-Financial-Assistance

Area Served: Scott County

Scott County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Families Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov

Area Served: Scott County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Scott County Health and Human Services

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Dental Clinic Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/345/Public-Health-Clinics

Area Served: Scott County

Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food Distribution

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Food Distribution Address26833 5th St W, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(763) 568-5114 Emaildirector@passingthebread.com Website addresshttps://www.passingthebread.com/participate

Area Served: Open to residents in the 55398 and 55371 zip codes only

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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
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
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- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
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- Greater MN Transit options
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- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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