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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 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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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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First Nations Kitchen

First Nations KitchenLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address3044 Longfellow Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 10 Miles Phone number(612) 791-1253 Emailcommunications@firstnationskitchen.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsKitchen

Area Served: Hennepin County

Franciscan Brothers of Peace

Franciscan Brothers of PeaceLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1289 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 10 Miles Phone number(651) 646-8586 Emailfranciscan@brothersofpeace.org Website addresshttps://brothersofpeace.org/what-we-do/service/food-shelf

Area Served: Ramsey County

Frogtown Neighborhood Association

Frogtown Neighborhood AssociationLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address501 Dale St N, Ste 300, St. Paul, MN, 55103 10 Miles Phone number(651) 236-8699 Emailcaty@frogtownmn.org Website addresshttps://www.frogtownmn.org/feedingfrogtown

Area Served: Frogtown area

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Inc

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center IncLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. Address270 Kent St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 10 Miles Phone number(651) 224-4606 Emailinfo@hallieqbrown.org Website addresshttps://www.hallieqbrown.org/site/index.php/basic-needs

Area Served: Summit-University area of St. Paul

Harvest from the Heart

Harvest from the HeartLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3817 Pleasant Ave, Church of the Incarnation, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 10 Miles Phone number(612) 822-2101 Emailhelp@harvestfromtheheart.org Website addresshttps://www.harvestfromtheheart.org/take-action

Area Served: South Minneapolis

Isuroon

IsuroonLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Call for Location 10 Miles Phone number(612) 886-2731 Emailcommunications@isuroon.org Website addresshttps://isuroon.org/halal-food-assistance

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area ARMHS available in Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Keystone Community Food Shelf Address1800 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 10 Miles Phone number(651) 917-3792 Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Open Hands Midway

Open Hands MidwayLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address436 Roy St N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 10 Miles Phone number(651) 646-6549 x4 Emailinfo@openhandsmidway.org Website addresshttps://www.openhandsmidway.org/food-shelf

Area Served: St. Paul Midway and surrounding area

Sabathani Community Center

Sabathani Community CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address310 E 38th St, Ste 120, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 10 Miles Phone number(612) 821-2308 Emailinfo@sabathani.org Website addresshttps://sabathani.org/food-distribution

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Minneapolis Temple Worship and Service Center Address1604 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 10 Miles Phone number(612) 721-1513 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties

The Aliveness Project

The Aliveness ProjectLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 10 Miles 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

The Sanneh Foundation

The Sanneh FoundationLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address1276 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 10 Miles Phone number(651) 690-4855 Emailinfo@thesannehfoundation.org Website addresshttps://thesannehfoundation.org/programs/nutritional-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Farmington Food Shelf Address510 Walnut St, Door 9, Farmington, MN, 55024 11 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

Basic Needs Inc.

Basic Needs Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Basic Needs Food Market Address8475 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 106, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 11 Miles Phone number(612) 489-6192 Emailexecdir@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org

Area Served: Washington County

Caring Hearts in Action

Caring Hearts in ActionLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address423 3rd St, Farmington, MN, 55024 11 Miles Phone number(651) 333-9027 Emailfriends@caringheartsmn.org Website addresshttps://caringheartsmn.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Centro Guadalupano

Centro GuadalupanoLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address2424 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 11 Miles Phone number(612) 767-2430 Emailguadcenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.guadcenter.org/human-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community Bridge

Community BridgeLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 11 Miles Phone number(612) 321-1967 Emailgeneral@communitybridgempls.info Website addresshttps://www.communitybridgempls.org/community-meal-food-pantry

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Community Emergency Service (CES)

Community Emergency Service (CES)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1900 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 11 Miles Phone number(612) 870-1125 Emailinfo@cesmn.org Website addresshttps://cesmn.org/visit-the-food-shelf

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area with a focus on South Minneapolis

Dream of Wild Health

Dream of Wild HealthLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Urban Office Address1308 E Franklin Ave, Ste 203, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 11 Miles Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailanthony@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/farm/ifs

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Joyce Uptown Food Shelf

Joyce Uptown Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 11 Miles Phone number(612) 825-4431 Emailinfo@joyceuptownfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.joyceuptownfoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Minneapolis

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