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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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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.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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Celebrate 50 Years of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) in Minnesota! For five decades, families across the state have benefited from this one-of-a-kind program. Be part of the celebration—hear from community members, families, and leaders on the future of ECFE. Register now by going to: 50 Years of ECFE in Minnesota!

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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota

United Way of Northeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address608 East Dr, Chisholm, MN, 55719 Phone number(218) 254-3329 Emailinfo@unitedwaynemn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaynemn.org/buddy-backpacks

Area Served: Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake Address5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 757-3504 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com/resources/community-wellness/food-distribution

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution International Falls Address900 5th St, Backus Community Center, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Koochiching County

Second Harvest Northland

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Food Shelf Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 999-4138 Emailinfo@secondharvestncfb.com Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/food-shelf

Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

Second Harvest Northland

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 999-4134 Emailinfo@secondharvestncfb.com Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/backpack-program

Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

Lake of the Woods Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address106 2nd St NE, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-3295 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/LOWFoodShelf

Area Served: Lake of the Woods, Western Koochiching, and Eastern Roseau counties

Northome Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address12059 Main St, Northome, MN, 56661 Phone number(218) 553-1594 Emailgirtz62015@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/NorthomeFoodshelf

Area Served: 20-mile radius of the food shelf which includes Southern Koochiching, northern Itasca and northern Beltrami counties

Koochiching County Food Access

Koochiching County Food AccessLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address410 5th Ave, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-8020 Emailhello@kcfoodaccess.org Website addresshttps://kcfoodaccess.org

Area Served: Koochiching County

Koochiching County Food Access

Koochiching County Food AccessLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address410 5th Ave, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-8020 Emailhello@kcfoodaccess.org Website addresshttps://kcfoodaccess.org/services

Area Served: Koochiching County

Salvation Army - International Falls

Salvation Army - International FallsLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1301 3rd Ave, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-3394 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/internationalfalls/programs-and-services

Area Served: Koochiching County

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