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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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Ruby's Pantry

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Sauk Centre Address705 12th St S, River of Life Church, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 26 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Stearns County

The Link of New London

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Food Shelf The Link Address20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 26 Miles Phone number(320) 354-5465 Emaildirector@youarethelink.org Website addresshttps://www.youarethelink.org/services

Area Served: New London area

The Link of New London

The Link of New LondonLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program The Link Address20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 26 Miles Phone number(320) 354-5465 Emaildirector@youarethelink.org Website addresshttps://www.youarethelink.org/services

Area Served: New London area

Sauk Centre Community Connection Food Shelf

Sauk Centre Community Connection Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address523 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 27 Miles Phone number(320) 351-2287 Website addresshttps://www.communityconnectionsaukcentre.com

Area Served: Sauk Centre School District

CROSS Center of Benton County

CROSS Center of Benton CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address150 4th Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 29 Miles Phone number(320) 968-7012 Emailcrosscenter@hotmail.com Website addresshttps://www.foleycrosscenter.org

Area Served: Benton County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Foley Address931 Norman Ave N, New Life Church of Foley, Foley, MN, 56329 29 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Foley area

BBE Area Food Shelf

BBE Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address111 Pleasant Ave N, Brooten, MN, 56316 30 Miles Phone number(320) 346-4193 Emailbbefoodshelf@tds.net Website addresshttps://www.belgrademn.com/index.asp?SEC=D13D97A5-81B8-4186-BB6A-C2FA43B3A1B0&DE=81DE6236-FA05-424D-A5E4-11FA02D37233

Area Served: Stearns County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 30 Miles Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailfoodsecurity@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Backpack_Program

Area Served: Wright County

Becker Area Food Shelf

Becker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Becker Food Shelf Address12060 Sherburne Ave, City Hall, Becker, MN, 55308 31 Miles Phone number(763) 275-0171 Website addresshttps://www.ci.becker.mn.us/205/Food-Shelf

Area Served: Becker School District

Meeker Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Dassel Area Food Shelf Address531 Atlantic Ave W, Dassel, MN, 55325 31 Miles Phone number(320) 275-0124 Emailneedfood@hutchtel.net Website addresshttp://www.meekercountyfood.org

Area Served: Meeker County, except Eden Valley (Eden Valley residents may use the Eden Valley Food Shelf)

Morrison County Food Shelf

Morrison County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address912 1st Ave SW, Little Falls, MN, 56345 32 Miles Phone number(320) 632-8304 Emailmcfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/MCfoodshelf

Area Served: Little Falls, Flensburg, Fort Ripley, Randall, Royalton, Sobieski, Swanville, and Upsala

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Little Falls Address15615 Highway 27, Tractor/Fleet Supply Parking Lot, Little Falls, MN, 56345 32 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Morrison County

Cokato Area Food Shelf

Cokato Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address395 Broadway Ave S, Cokato, MN, 55321 33 Miles Phone number(320) 333-7877 Emailcokatofoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/CokatoFoodShelf

Area Served: Cokato Area

Long Prairie Emergency Food Pantry

Long Prairie Emergency Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address127 Central Ave, Long Prairie, MN, 56347 36 Miles Phone number(320) 732-0979 Emaillpemergencyfoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/kris.LPfoodpantry

Area Served: Long Prairie School District

Monticello Help Center

Monticello Help CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address224 W 3rd St, Monticello, MN, 55362 36 Miles Phone number(763) 295-4031 Emailmonticellohelpcenter@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.monticellohelpcenter.org/whatweoffer

Area Served: Monticello area

Hope For Our City

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Food Distribution Corner Stone Construction Building Address1020 Highway 71 NE, Willmar, MN, 56201 37 Miles Phone number(320) 295-3415 Emailinfo@communitybasics.org Website addresshttps://www.communitybasics.org/hope-for-our-city

Area Served: Kandiyohi, Stearns, Meeker, and Renville counties

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Buffalo Covenant Church Address1601 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, MN, 55313 37 Miles Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: East Central Wright County

Big Lake Community Food Shelf

Big Lake Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address160 Lake St N, Big Lake, MN, 55309 38 Miles Phone number(763) 263-2432 Emaildirector@blcfs.org Website addresshttps://blcfs.org

Area Served: Big Lake community and surrounding area

Kandiyohi County Food Shelf

Kandiyohi County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address624 Pacific Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 38 Miles Phone number(320) 235-2641 Emailalana@kandiyohicountyfoodshelf.com Website addresshttp://kandiyohicountyfoodshelf.com

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Zion Lutheran Church - Buffalo Address1200 Minnesota 25, Buffalo, MN, 55313 38 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Buffalo and surrounding communities

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