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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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
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Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
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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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Neighborhood Thrift Store

Neighborhood Thrift StoreLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Goodrich Construction Address1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-7228 Website addresshttp://neighborhoodthriftstoremankato.com/food-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague

Mayo Clinic Health System in New PragueLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Peace Center Address313 Columbus Ave N, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(952) 758-4688 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/new-prague/the-peace-center

Area Served: Le Sueur, Rice, Scott and Sibley counties

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Hosanna Lutheran Church Address105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

St. Peter Area Foodshelf

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Food Shelf Saint Peter Area Foodshelf Address201 S 3rd St, Ste B, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-9641 Emailinfo@stpeterfoodshelf.com Website addresshttps://www.stpeterfoodshelf.com

Area Served: St. Peter School District #508 or in rural Nicollet County who are not served by other food shelves

St. Peter Area Foodshelf

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Saint Peter Area Foodshelf Address201 S 3rd St, Ste B, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-9641 Emailinfo@stpeterfoodshelf.com Website addresshttps://www.stpeterfoodshelf.com/food-assistance

Area Served: St. Peter School District #508 or in rural Nicollet County who are not served by other food shelves

Le Center Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address15 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN, 56057 Phone number(507) 357-4076

Area Served: City of Le Center and the Le Center rural area

Le Sueur Food Shelf Inc.

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Food Shelf Address427 S 5th St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058 Phone number(612) 271-8942 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/feedingLeSueur

Area Served: Le Sueur Henderson School District with the exception of residents who live in Sibley County. They should use the Sibley County Food shelf.

W-E Share Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address132 Main St E, Elysian, MN, 56028 Phone number(507) 317-0532 Emailwesharefoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/WEShareFoodShelf

Area Served: Cities of Elysian and Waterville

Cleveland Food Shelf

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Food Shelf AddressTownship Hall Basement, Cleveland, MN, 56017 Phone number(507) 382-3534 Website addresshttps://clevelandmn.govoffice2.com/index.asp?SEC=A4E807B2-1E74-4E91-8B9F-497E6E1B000E&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cleveland School District

Salvation Army - Montgomery

Salvation Army - MontgomeryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address151 Elm Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069 Phone number(507) 291-2905 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Le Sueur County

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

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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.

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