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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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Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.

Care and Share of Crookston, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address220 E 3rd St, Crookston, MN, 56716 Phone number(218) 281-2644 Emailcareandsharecrookston@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.careandsharecrookston.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Crookston area

Northlands Rescue Mission

Northlands Rescue MissionLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 772-6600 Emailinfo@jointhemission.org Website addresshttps://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/foodhelp

Area Served: Polk County

Valley Food Shelf of Grace Lutheran Church

Valley Food Shelf of Grace Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address110 3rd Ave E, Ada, MN, 56510 Phone number(218) 766-3950 Emailvalleyfoodada@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Valley-Food-Shelf-Ada-100079317985575

Area Served: Norman County

City of Akeley

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Food Shelf Akeley Nevis Community Food Shelf Address6 Broadway St E, Akeley, MN, 56433 Phone number(218) 652-2388 Emailfoodshelf@akeleymn.com Website addresshttp://www.akeleymn.com/foodshelf

Area Served: Hubbard County

Dawson Food Shelf

Dawson Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address716 8th St, Grace Lutheran Church, Dawson, MN, 56232 Phone number(402) 960-6532

Area Served: City of Dawson

St. John's Lutheran Church - Wykoff

St. John's Lutheran Church - WykoffLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN, 55990 Phone number(507) 352-2296 Emailchurch@stjohns-wykoff.com Website addresshttps://www.stjohns-wykoff.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Fillmore County

Franciscan Brothers of Peace

Franciscan Brothers of PeaceLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1289 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 646-8586 Emailfranciscan@brothersofpeace.org Website addresshttps://brothersofpeace.org/what-we-do/service/food-shelf

Area Served: Ramsey County

Plainview Elgin Area Food Shelf

Plainview Elgin Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address25 Main St W, Elgin, MN, 55932 Phone number(507) 876-0112 Emailplainviewelginfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/PlainviewElginFoodShelf

Area Served: The Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District: Communities of Conception, Elgin, Hammond, Millville, Plainview, Potsdam and Theilman in Wabasha County

Linwood Covenant Church

Linwood Covenant ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address6565 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming, MN, 55092 Phone number(651) 238-7677 Website addresshttps://linwoodcovenant.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/107894896

Area Served: Chisago County

Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC)

Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address12585 Hudson Rd S, Afton, MN, 55001 Phone number(651) 200-3956 Emailcontact@etcic.org Website addresshttps://www.etcic.org/community-outreach

Area Served: Eastern Twin Cities Metro area

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address83 Stevens Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605 Phone number(218) 475-2277 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com/grand-portage-tribal-programs

Area Served: Cook County

Blaine United Methodist Church

Blaine United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address621 115th Ave NE, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(763) 757-2170 Emailbumcoffice1@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.blaineumc.org

Area Served: Anoka County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Our Father's Lutheran Church Address3903 Gilbert Ave SE, Rockford, MN, 55373 Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: East Central Wright County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Light of Christ Lutheran Church Address3976 County Line Rd SE, Delano, MN, 55328 Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Buffalo Covenant Church Address1601 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: East Central Wright County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution St. Thomas Catholic Church Address20000 County Road 10, Corcoran, MN, 55340 Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Western Hennepin County and East Central Wright County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Influence Church at City Hall Address11250 5th St NE, Hanover, MN, 55341 Phone number(763) 477-6300 Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Wright County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Rice Lake Bible Chapel Address8801 Rice Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 Phone number(763) 477-6300 Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Faith Pantry

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Food Shelf Faith Community Lutheran Church Address12266 255th Ave NW, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(763) 772-5288 Emailfaithclc@sherbtel.net Website addresshttps://faithclc.com/Faith-Pantry

Area Served: Zimmerman and all surrounding areas

Damiano Center

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Food Distribution - Kids' Kitchen Address206 W 4th St, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 336-1033 Emailinfo@damianocenter.org Website addresshttps://www.damianocenter.org/kids-kitchen

Area Served: City of Duluth

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