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The Link of New London

The Link of New LondonLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program The Link Address20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 Phone number(320) 354-5465 Emaildirector@youarethelink.org Website addresshttps://www.youarethelink.org/services

Area Served: New London area

The Link of New London

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Free or Low-Cost Meals The Link Address20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 Phone number(320) 354-5465 Emaildirector@youarethelink.org Website addresshttps://www.youarethelink.org

Area Served: New London area

Traverse County Social Services Department

Traverse County Social Services DepartmentLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

Traverse County Social Services DepartmentLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs

Area Served: Traverse County

Traverse County Social Services Department

Traverse County Social Services DepartmentLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Phone number(320) 422-7777 Emailstacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs

Area Served: Traverse County

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

The Bridge Community Pantry

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Food Shelf Address501 4th Ave NW, Perham, MN, 56573 Phone number(218) 346-6181 Emailthebridgepantry@arvig.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/TheBridgePantry

Area Served: Anyone who lives or works in Perham Mobile pantry is available for anyone who lives or works in Dent, Ottertail, Richville, or Vergas

Stevens County Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Address400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttps://www.co.stevens.mn.us/886/Human-Services

Area Served: Stevens County

Stevens County Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttps://www.co.stevens.mn.us/886/Human-Services

Area Served: Stevens County

Stevens County Human Services

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County Programs for Families Address400 Colorado Ave, Ste 104, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 208-6600 Website addresshttps://www.co.stevens.mn.us/886/Human-Services

Area Served: Stevens County

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

St. Joseph's Community Health

St. Joseph's Community HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Community Health Office - Hubbard County Address1415 1st St E, Ste 2, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 Phone number(218) 237-5464 Website addresshttps://chisjh.org/services/community-health/women-infants-children-wic

Area Served: Hubbard County

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

Traverse County Food Shelf

Traverse County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address15 10th St S, Wheaton, MN, 56296 Website addresshttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/additional-resources

Area Served: Traverse County

Steele County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-7660 EmailSCPHN@SteeleCountyMn.gov Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/wic.php

Area Served: Steele County

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

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

United Way of Freeborn County

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Food Shelf Welcome Pantry Address411 1st Ave S, Ste A, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8670 Emailinfo@unitedwayfc.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwayfc.org/welcomepantry

Area Served: Freeborn County

Trekk Properties

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Koester Court III Address1520 Koester Ct, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 334-3499 Emailinfo@gh-properties.com Website addresshttps://trekkproperties.com

Area Served: Rice County

Trekk Properties

Trekk PropertiesLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Koester Court IV Address701 Koester Ct, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 334-3499 Emailinfo@gh-properties.com Website addresshttps://trekkproperties.com

Area Served: Rice County

Trekk Properties

Trekk PropertiesLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Koester Court II Address1510 Koester Ct, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 334-3499 Emailinfo@gh-properties.com Website addresshttps://trekkproperties.com

Area Served: Rice County

Titan Development and Investments

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Subsidized Housing for Families Bremerton Townhomes Address300 27th St SW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 289-6400 Emailbremerton@smig.net Website addresshttps://titandevelopment.us

Area Served: Mower County

Titan Development and Investments

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Meadows West Address408 27th St SW, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 289-6400 Website addresshttps://titandevelopment.us

Area Served: Mower County

Titan Development and Investments

Titan Development and InvestmentsLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Central Towers Address200 1st Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-6400 Website addresshttps://titandevelopment.us

Area Served: Olmsted County

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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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- 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
- Transportation Services
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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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