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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.

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Simpson Food Pantry

Simpson Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2609 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 Address6812 W Lake St, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426 Phone number(952) 925-4899 Emailinfo@STEPslp.org Website addresshttps://stepslp.org/client-services/#foodshelf

Area Served: St. Louis Park Residents

PROP - People Reaching Out to People

PROP - People Reaching Out to PeopleLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address14700 Martin Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(952) 937-9120 Emailprop@propfood.org Website addresshttps://propfood.org/project/food-programs

Area Served: Cities of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen

Westonka Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address2443 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 472-5599 Emailwestonkafoodshelf@frontier.com Website addresshttps://westonkafoodshelf.wixsite.com/westonkafoodshelf/need-help

Area Served: Mound, Minnetrista, Navarre, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay, Independence and parts of Orono

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Diamondhead Education Center Address200 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Burnsville and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Bloomington Covenant Church Address10150 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55431 Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Bloomington and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Humane Society Address845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Golden Valley and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Richfield Community Center Address7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Richfield and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All St. Joseph Catholic Community Address8701 36th Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55427 Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: New Hope and surrounding communities

CROSS Services

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Food Shelf Address12915 Weinand Cir, Rogers, MN, 55374 Phone number(763) 425-1050 Emailinfo@crossservices.org Website addresshttps://crossservices.org/food-assistance-programs

Area Served: Osseo, Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton, Rogers, and Corcoran

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447 Phone number(763) 489-7500 Emailfoodshelf@iocp.org Website addresshttps://www.iocp.org/outreach-services/food-shelf

Area Served: West suburban Hennepin County communities: Hamel, Long Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata

CAPI USA

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Food Shelf CAPI Asian Specific Food Shelf Address6010 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(612) 721-0122 Emailinfo@capiusa.org Website addresshttps://www.capiusa.org/services/basic-needs

Area Served: Food Shelf - Hennepin County Forms Assistance - Statewide

Fellowship Minneapolis

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Food Distribution Address3333 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 Phone number(612) 588-4709 Emailfmbcoffice@fellowshipmb.org Website addresshttps://fellowshipmb.org/living-in-rhythm

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sharing and Caring Hands

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Food Shelf Address525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 338-4640 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/day-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

The Aliveness Project

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Food Shelf Address3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 822-7946 Emailinfo@aliveness.org Website addresshttps://aliveness.org

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfoodprogram@wecanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/mobile-market

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Islamic Center of Minnesota

Islamic Center of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 571-5604 Emailicm@islamiccentermn.org Website addresshttp://www.islamiccentermn.org/icm/user/script_files/senior_services.asp

Area Served: Anoka County

Community Covenant Church

Community Covenant ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address901 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 374-3935 Emailchurch@cccminneapolis.org Website addresshttps://cccminneapolis.org/outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Source MN Inc

Source MN IncLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2609 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-5200 Emailinfo@sourcemn.org Website addresshttps://sourcemn.org/food

Area Served: Hennepin County

Hope for the Community

Hope for the CommunityLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Anoka Ramsey Community College Address11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Minneapolis, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

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