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Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)Link: view organization details

Head Start Wells Head Start Call for Location 76 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Faribault County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Olivia Hospital and Clinics

Olivia Hospital and ClinicsLink: view organization details

Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Renville Clinic Address420 Main St N, Renville, MN, 56284 76 Miles Phone number(800) 916-1836 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/find/location/primary-care-clinics/olivia-hospital-and-clinic/olivia

Area Served: Renville 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 76 Miles Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Renville County Community Residence, Inc. (RCCR)

Renville County Community Residence, Inc. (RCCR)Link: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Hickory Haven Address360 Pine Ave, Bird Island, MN, 55310 76 Miles Phone number(320) 365-3748 Website addresshttps://renvillecountycommunityresidences.com

Area Served: Renville County

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Wells Address36 S Broadway, Wells, MN, 56097 76 Miles Phone number(507) 553-3161 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Faribault County

United Hospital District

United Hospital DistrictLink: view organization details

Clinic Clinic - Wells Address55 1st St SE, Wells, MN, 56097 76 Miles Phone number(507) 553-6550 Emailinfo@uhd.org Website addresshttps://www.uhd.org

Area Served: Faribault County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Larson Apartments Address911 Lakeview St, Lake Lillian, MN, 56253 76 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 x22 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Wells Food Shelf

Wells Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address10 1st Ave SW, Wells, MN, 56097 76 Miles Phone number(507) 525-2193 Website addresshttps://wellsareafoodshelf.com

Area Served: City of Wells

Aubrey Corona

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Doula Support AddressSleepy Eye, MN, 56085 77 Miles Phone number(507) 766-3801 Emailaubreycorona@outlook.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Watonwan

Avon Food Shelf Incorporated

Avon Food Shelf IncorporatedLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Avon Food Shelf Address212 1st St SW, Door 8, Avon, MN, 56310 77 Miles Phone number(320) 333-7897

Area Served: Resident of Avon or within a five mile radius

CentraCare - Paynesville

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Rural Health Clinic (Health Care Center) Address200 W 1st St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 77 Miles Phone number(320) 243-3767 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/locations/profile/paynesville-hospital

Area Served: Stearns, Meeker and Kandiyohi counties

CentraCare - Paynesville

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Birthing Hospital Address200 W 1st St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 77 Miles Phone number(320) 243-3767 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/birthing-services/paynesville

Area Served: Stearns, Meeker and Kandiyohi counties

CentraCare Health

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Clinic CentraCare - Paynesville Clinic Address200 W 1st St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 77 Miles Phone number(320) 243-3767 Website addresshttps://www.centracare.com/services/family-medicine

Area Served: Stearns County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Brickstone Apartments Address503 Suncrest Dr, Avon, MN, 56310 77 Miles Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Stearns County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Ridgeview Court Townhomes Address326 Spruce St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 77 Miles Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Stearns County

Faith United Methodist

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Free or Low-Cost Meals - Monthly Meal Faith United Methodist Church Address321 1st Ave S, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085 77 Miles Phone number(507) 794-6565 Website addresshttps://www.familiesintransitionservices.com

Area Served: Sleepy Eye area

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Stearns County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Stearns CountyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Heading for Home - Spruce Address230 - 240 Spruce St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 77 Miles Phone number(320) 685-7771 Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/738/Housing-Options

Area Served: Stearns County

INH Companies

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Benton Place Apartments Address50 1st Ave NE, Rice, MN, 56367 77 Miles Phone number(320) 333-3390 Emailinfo@inhproperties.com Website addresshttps://inhproperties.com

Area Served: Benton County

Korngiebel Properties - Hutchinson

Korngiebel Properties - HutchinsonLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families South Place Apartments - Paynesville Address318 Spruce St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 77 Miles Phone number(320) 587-2483 Emailkarch@hutchtel.net

Area Served: Stearns County

Korngiebel Properties - Hutchinson

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Evergreen Estates - Paynesville Address317 / 325 South St, Paynesville, MN, 56362 77 Miles Phone number(320) 587-2483 Emailkarch@hutchtel.net

Area Served: Stearns County

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Financial Assistance
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Food
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