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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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Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State UniversityLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 11 Miles Phone number(651) 793-1571 Website addresshttps://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/food-for-thought

Area Served: Ramsey County

Muslim American Society (MAS) of Minnesota

Muslim American Society (MAS) of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf MAS MN Masjid Taqwa Food Shelf Address1608 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108 11 Miles Phone number(651) 457-7170 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Pillsbury United Communities

Pillsbury United CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Pillsbury United Communities - Waite House Call for Location 11 Miles Phone number(612) 721-1681 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org/programs/food-distribution

Area Served: Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis

Simpson Food Pantry

Simpson Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2609 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 11 Miles Phone number(612) 874-7741 Emailsimpsonfoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttp://simpsonchurchmn.org/789905

Area Served: Residents who live in the Whittier neighborhood bordered by Franklin Avenue on the north; Lake Street on the south; Portland Avenue on the east; and Lyndale Avenue on the west

Source MN Inc

Source MN IncLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2609 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 11 Miles Phone number(612) 822-5200 Emailinfo@sourcemn.org Website addresshttps://sourcemn.org/food

Area Served: Hennepin County

Groveland Food Shelf

Groveland Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Plymouth Congregational Church Address1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 12 Miles Phone number(612) 871-0277 Emailinfo@grovelandfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.grovelandfoodshelf.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Pillsbury United Communities

Pillsbury United CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Pillsbury United Communities - Brian Coyle Center Call for Location 12 Miles Phone number(612) 338-5282 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org/programs/food-distribution

Area Served: Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf St. Paul Eastside Worship and Service Center Address1019 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55130 12 Miles Phone number(651) 776-8169 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Ramsey County

Sisters Camelot

Sisters CamelotLink: view organization details

Food Distribution AddressPO Box 7058, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 12 Miles Emailcollective@sisterscamelot.org Website addresshttp://sisterscamelot.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

St. Olaf Samaritan Ministry

St. Olaf Samaritan MinistryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf St. Olaf Ministries Address215 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 12 Miles Phone number(612) 332-7471 Emailmgriffin@SaintOlaf.org Website addresshttps://www.saintolaf.org/contentpages.aspx?p=12123132-84d8-48e6-9e36-39ebf282423e

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Substance Church

Substance ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Manna Market - Minneapolis Address101 E Grant St, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 12 Miles Phone number(763) 710-4337 Emailmannamarket@substancechurch.com Website addresshttps://www.substancechurch.com/mannamarket

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Food Group

The Food GroupLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Fare For All Vista Lutheran Church Address4003 Wooddale Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416 12 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: St. Louis Park and surrounding communities

Trinity Mission

Trinity MissionLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address827 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 12 Miles Phone number(651) 776-1986 Emailthetrinitymission@gmail.com Website addresshttps://thetrinitymission.wixsite.com/website

Area Served: Ramsey County

Merrick Community Services

Merrick Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106 13 Miles Phone number(651) 287-2088 Website addresshttps://merrickcs.org/food

Area Served: East side of St. Paul (35E to Century; Larpenteur to county line)

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MORELink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address96 Wheelock Pkwy E, St. Paul, MN, 55117 13 Miles Phone number(651) 487-2728 Emailinfo@more-empowerment.org Website addresshttps://www.more-empowerment.org/more-basic-needs

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding areas

Open Arms Native Missions

Open Arms Native MissionsLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1555 Jackson St, St. Paul, MN, 55117 13 Miles Phone number(612) 875-1323 Emailoanativemissions@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.oanativemissions.com/home.html

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Social Services Office - Minneapolis Address53 Glenwood Ave, Hope Harbor Building, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 13 Miles Phone number(612) 659-0705 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Downtown Minneapolis

Sharing and Caring Hands

Sharing and Caring HandsLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 13 Miles Phone number(612) 338-4640 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/day-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address6812 W Lake St, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426 13 Miles Phone number(952) 925-4899 Emailinfo@STEPslp.org Website addresshttps://stepslp.org/client-services/#foodshelf

Area Served: St. Louis Park Residents

Vineyard Community Services

Vineyard Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf - St. Paul Address1280 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN, 55106 13 Miles Phone number(952) 595-5980 Emailadministration@vcsmn.org Website addresshttps://vcsmn.org/services

Area Served: St. Paul area

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