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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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Minneapolis Central Church of Christ

Minneapolis Central Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 374-5481 Emailmcfbteam@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.mccofchrist.org/outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Excelsior United Methodist Church

Excelsior United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address881 3rd Ave, Excelsior, MN, 55331 Phone number(952) 474-5471 Emailoffice@excelsiorumc.org Website addresshttps://excelsiorumc.org/get-involved/community-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Hanover

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - HanoverLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Hanover Area Food Shelf Address11024 Church St NE, Hanover, MN, 55341 Phone number(763) 498-0086 Emailoffice@stpaulsinhanover.org Website addresshttps://www.stpaulsinhanover.org/family-community/food-shelf

Area Served: Albertville, eastern corner of Corcoran, Hanover, northwestern Loretto, and St. Michael

Assistance League of Minneapolis - St. Paul

Assistance League of Minneapolis - St. PaulLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address6416 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(612) 866-2135 Website addresshttps://www.assistanceleague.org/minneapolis-st-paul/programs/osb-food

Area Served: Hennepin County

HopeBridge Food Shelf

HopeBridge Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address4217 Boone Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 536-3284 Emailfoodshelf@newhopechurchmn.org Website addresshttps://newhopechurchmn.org/serve/food-shelf

Area Served: New Hope, Crystal, and Plymouth

Groveland Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Plymouth Congregational Church Address1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 871-0277 Emailinfo@grovelandfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.grovelandfoodshelf.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community Bridge

Community BridgeLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 321-1967 Emailgeneral@communitybridgempls.info Website addresshttps://www.communitybridgempls.org/community-meal-food-pantry

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Cedar Valley Church

Cedar Valley ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address8600 Bloomington Ave, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(952) 854-1100 Emailinfo@cvchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.cvchurch.org/findsupport

Area Served: Bloomington and surrounding area

His House Foundation

His House FoundationLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Call for Location Phone number(612) 325-4693 Emailhishousenonprofit@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.hhfabundance.com/general-8

Area Served: Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and nearby

Ruby's Pantry

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Bloomington Address9350 Portland Ave S, Bloomington Lutheran Church, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Eden Prairie Address9301 Eden Prairie Rd, Grace Church, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Eden Prairie area

Centro Guadalupano

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Food Distribution Address2424 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 767-2430 Emailguadcenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.guadcenter.org/human-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response (NEAR)

North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response (NEAR)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address5209 W Broadway Ave, Crystal, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 533-2836 Website addresshttps://www.nearfoodshelf.org/services#food-pickups

Area Served: Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale

Good in the 'Hood

Good in the 'HoodLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address8600 Bloomington Ave, Cedar Valley Church, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(612) 440-7463 Emailinfo@goodinthehood.org Website addresshttps://www.goodinthehood.org/our-programs/food-programs/food-in-the-hood

Area Served: Located in Hennepin County but open to all, no restrictions

Good in the 'Hood

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Food Shelf Beacon of Hope Church Address2827 Newton Ave N, Beacon of Hope, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 440-7463 Emailinfo@goodinthehood.org Website addresshttps://www.goodinthehood.org/our-programs/food-programs/food-in-the-hood

Area Served: Located in Hennepin County but open to all, no restrictions

Good in the 'Hood

Good in the 'HoodLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Food in the Hood - Sanctuary Covenant Church Address710 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 440-7463 Emailinfo@goodinthehood.org Website addresshttps://www.goodinthehood.org/our-programs/food-programs/food-in-the-hood

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

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