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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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Remer Food Shelf - Father's Heart and Hands

Remer Food Shelf - Father's Heart and HandsLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Remer Food Shelf Address7123 Hwy 6, Remer, MN, 56672 107 Miles Phone number(218) 566-3663

Area Served: Must reside in Remer Elementary School District

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Zion Lutheran Church - Anoka Address1601 4th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303 107 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3860 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Anoka and surrounding communities

Sibley County FoodShare, Inc.

Sibley County FoodShare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address111 Industrial Ave S, Gaylord, MN, 55334 108 Miles Phone number(507) 237-5253 Emailsibleycountyfoodshare@gmail.com Website addresshttp://sibleycountyfoodshare.org/need_food.aspx

Area Served: Sibley County

Bountiful Basket Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Bountiful Basket Food Shelf - Cologne Address102 Lake St W, Cologne, MN, 55322 109 Miles Phone number(952) 556-0244 Website addresshttps://bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Carver County

Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Anoka Ramsey Community College Address11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Minneapolis, MN, 55433 109 Miles Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

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

Food Shelf Address1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447 109 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

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Tribe Members Food Distribution Center Address16051 65th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 109 Miles Phone number(218) 335-2676 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/health/fooddistribution.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Reservation; Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, and Itasca Counties

Bemidji Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address1260 Exchange Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 110 Miles Phone number(218) 444-6580 Emailbcfs@paulbunyan.net Website addresshttps://www.bcfsmn.org/shelf-saver

Area Served: Beltrami County and the Bemidji School District

Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Coon Rapids Middle School Address11600 Raven St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 110 Miles Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Anoka County

Kids Plus of McGregor

Kids Plus of McGregorLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Kids Plus Address96 N Maddy St, McGregor, MN, 55760 110 Miles Phone number(218) 768-2040 Website addresshttps://kidsplusmn.org/our-programs

Area Served: Eastern Aitkin and Western Carlton counties

NACE Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address18511 Highway 65 NE, East Bethel, MN, 55011 110 Miles Phone number(763) 434-7685 Emailinfo@nacefoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.nacefoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Oak Grove, St. Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming addresses in Anoka County

NACE Food Shelf

NACE Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address18511 Highway 65 NE, East Bethel, MN, 55011 110 Miles Phone number(763) 434-7685 Emailinfo@nacefoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.nacefoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Oak Grove, St. Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming addresses in Anoka County

Unity North Church

Unity North ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address11499 Martin St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 110 Miles Phone number(763) 754-6489 EmailOutreach@UnityNorthMN.org Website addresshttps://www.unitynorthmn.org/outreach-ministry

Area Served: Anoka County

Excelsior United Methodist Church

Excelsior United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address881 3rd Ave, Excelsior, MN, 55331 111 Miles Phone number(952) 474-5471 Emailoffice@excelsiorumc.org Website addresshttps://excelsiorumc.org/get-involved/community-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon Rapids

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon RapidsLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - The Harbor Address11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 111 Miles Phone number(763) 755-3530 Emailoffice@faithlutherancr.org Website addresshttps://www.faithlutherancr.org/the-harbor

Area Served: Anoka County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Bemidji Address111 Event Center, Sanford Event Ctr, Bemidji, MN, 56601 111 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Beltrami County

Spirit of Matthew 25

Spirit of Matthew 25Link: view organization details

Food Distribution Address10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 111 Miles Phone number(763) 755-6990 EmailTammy@CoonRapidsUMC.org Website addresshttps://www.spiritofmatthew25.org

Area Served: Anoka 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 111 Miles Phone number(218) 766-3950 Emailvalleyfoodada@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Valley-Food-Shelf-Ada-100079317985575

Area Served: Norman County

Clearwater County Food Shelf

Clearwater County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf American Legion - Back of Building Address114 Main Ave N, American Legion Building, Bagley, MN, 56621 112 Miles Phone number(218) 694-6400 Website addresshttps://www.clearwatercountyfoodshelf.org

Area Served: Clearwater County

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Northwest Family Service Center Address7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 112 Miles Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://ceap.org/what-we-do/food-assistance.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

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