A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

Language

Home
Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

Keyword Search

About
Help
Login
We want to hear from you!

Food Shelves and Food Distribution

Free food support

Clear
List
Print
Save to My Favorites

Find resources near you

;

North St. Paul Area Food Shelf

North St. Paul Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

2266 2nd St N, North St. Paul, MN, 55109

Phone number(651) 770-1309 Emailnspafs@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.nspafoodshelf.org/visit

Area Served: North St. Paul and Oakdale

Community Emergency Service (CES)

Community Emergency Service (CES)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

1900 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 870-1125 Emailinfo@cesmn.org Website addresshttps://cesmn.org/visit-the-food-market

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area with a focus on South Minneapolis

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 279-6343 Emailsrivera@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/resources

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

NorthPoint Health and Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf NorthPoint's Community Food Shelf

2220 Plymouth Ave N, Enter 14th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone number(612) 767-9500 Website addresshttps://www.northpointhealth.org/helping-our-neighbors/support-everyday-life/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sabathani Community Center

Sabathani Community CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

310 E 38th St, Ste 120, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Phone number(612) 821-2300 Emailinfo@sabathani.org Website addresshttps://sabathani.org/food-distribution

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

PRISM

PRISMLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley, MN, 55422

Phone number(763) 529-1350 Website addresshttps://prismmpls.org/program-overview/marketplace-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program ICA Food Shelf

11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343

Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)

ICA Food Shelf (Intercongregation Communities Association)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf ICA Food Shelf

11588 K Tel Dr, Minnetonka, MN, 55343

Phone number(952) 938-0729 Emailica@icafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.icafoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Residents of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Woodland, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior and Shorewood communities

Simpson Food Pantry

Simpson Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

2609 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Phone number(612) 874-7741 Emailsimpsonfoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttp://simpsonchurchmn.org/789905

Area Served: Residents who live in the Whittier neighborhood bordered by Franklin Avenue on the north; Lake Street on the south; Portland Avenue on the east; and Lyndale Avenue on the west

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

6812 W Lake St, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426

Phone number(952) 925-4899 Emailinfo@STEPslp.org Website addresshttps://www.stepslp.org/food-shelf

Area Served: St. Louis Park Residents

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

Terms & Conditions

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel