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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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Frogtown Neighborhood Association

Frogtown Neighborhood AssociationLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address501 Dale St N, Ste 300, St. Paul, MN, 55103 13 Miles Phone number(651) 236-8699 Emailcaty@frogtownmn.org Website addresshttps://www.frogtownmn.org/feedingfrogtown

Area Served: Frogtown area

Good in the 'Hood

Good in the 'HoodLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Beacon of Hope Church Address2827 Newton Ave N, Beacon of Hope, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 13 Miles Phone number(612) 440-7463 Emailinfo@goodinthehood.org Website addresshttps://www.goodinthehood.org/our-programs/food-programs/food-in-the-hood

Area Served: Located in Hennepin County but open to all, no restrictions

Grace Lutheran Church of Northeast Minneapolis

Grace Lutheran Church of Northeast MinneapolisLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Grace Center for Community Life Address1500 6th St NE, Door 3, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 13 Miles Phone number(612) 788-2444 Website addresshttps://gracenempls.org/service/little-kitchen-food-shelf

Area Served: Minneapolis and surrounding 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 13 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

His House Foundation

His House FoundationLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Call for Location 13 Miles Phone number(612) 325-4693 Emailhishousenonprofit@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.hhfabundance.com/general-8

Area Served: Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and nearby

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 13 Miles Phone number(651) 457-7170 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Rescue Now Services

Rescue Now ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 13 Miles Phone number(612) 788-4829 Emailinfo@rescuenowservices.org Website addresshttps://goodworksfoodshelf.org/services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf St. Paul Citadel Worship and Service Center Address401 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 13 Miles Phone number(651) 224-4316 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Ramsey County

The Food Group

The Food GroupLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Fare For All Mill City Church Address685 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 13 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Minneapolis and surrounding communities

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Crown of Glory Lutheran Church Address1141 Cardinal St, Chaska, MN, 55318 13 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Chaska and surrounding communities

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447 14 Miles Phone number(763) 489-7500 Emailfoodshelf@iocp.org Website addresshttps://www.iocp.org/outreach-services/food-shelf

Area Served: West suburban Hennepin County communities: Hamel, Long Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood HouseLink: view organization details

Food Shelf The Wellstone Center Address179 Robie St E, St. Paul, MN, 55107 14 Miles Phone number(651) 789-3630 Emailinfo@neighb.org Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/food-support/food-markets

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Minneapolis Central Worship and Service Center Address2727 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 14 Miles Phone number(612) 789-2858 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All St. Joseph Catholic Community Address8701 36th Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55427 14 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: New Hope and surrounding communities

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Farmington Food Shelf Address510 Walnut St, Door 9, Farmington, MN, 55024 15 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

Building Blocks of Islam

Building Blocks of IslamLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3900 Jackson St NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 15 Miles Phone number(612) 789-9227 Emailinfo@thebuildingblocks.org Website addresshttps://thebuildingblocks.org/social-and-human-services/about-social-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Caring Hearts in Action

Caring Hearts in ActionLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address423 3rd St, Farmington, MN, 55024 15 Miles Phone number(651) 333-9027 Emailfriends@caringheartsmn.org Website addresshttps://caringheartsmn.org

Area Served: Dakota County

HopeBridge Food Shelf

HopeBridge Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address4217 Boone Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428 15 Miles Phone number(763) 536-3284 Emailfoodshelf@newhopechurchmn.org Website addresshttps://newhopechurchmn.org/serve/food-shelf

Area Served: New Hope, Crystal, and Plymouth

Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State UniversityLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 15 Miles Phone number(651) 793-1571 Website addresshttps://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/food-for-thought

Area Served: Ramsey County

Neighbors, Inc.

Neighbors, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address222 Grand Ave W, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 15 Miles Phone number(651) 455-5000 Emailinfo@neighborsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.neighborsmn.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale

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