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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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Minnesota Food HelpLine 537 Results

Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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Feeding Our Communities Partners (FOCP)

Feeding Our Communities Partners (FOCP)Link: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address2120 Howard Dr W, Ste J, North Mankato, MN, 56003 Phone number(507) 385-3627 Emailfocp.admin@feedingandfueling.org Website addresshttps://www.feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/index.html

Area Served: Nicollet and Blue Earth counties

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailrequest@herofargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

Family Service Rochester

Family Service RochesterLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Family Resource Center Address930 40th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 218-3255 Website addresshttps://familyresourcecentermn.org/Kinship-Care

Area Served: Kinship Caregiver services are provided statewide.

Hoveround

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Medical Equipment and Supplies - Power Wheelchairs and Scooters Address6015 31st St E, Ste 201, Bradenton, FL, 34203 Phone number(800) 964-6837 Emailinfo@hoveround.com Website addresshttps://www.hoveround.com/mobility-solutions

Area Served: Nationwide

Hunger Solutions Minnesota

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Helpline - Minnesota Food HelpLine Address8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(888) 711-1151 Emailinfo@hungersolutions.org Website addresshttps://www.hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline

Area Served: Statewide

Handi Medical Supply

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Handi Medical Supply - Mankato Address1400 Madison Ave, Ste 618, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(651) 644-9770 Emailcustomersupport@handimedical.com Website addresshttps://www.handimedical.com

Area Served: Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Fernbrook Family Center - Waseca Address119 State St N, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 201-2568 Emailakimmell@fernbrook.org Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org/ecmh

Area Served: Waseca County

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

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Early Childhood Mental Health Services Fernbrook Family Center - Mankato Address421 E Hickory St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 769-0490 Emailakimmell@fernbrook.org Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org/ecmh

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.

Fernbrook Family Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Fernbrook Family Center - Mankato Address421 E Hickory St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 769-0490 Website addresshttps://fernbrook.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

INH Companies

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Dublin Road Townhomes Address306 Dublin Ct, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 469-4055 EmailDublinroad@inhproperties.com Website addresshttps://inhproperties.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Hy-Vee

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Hy-Vee - Mankato (Riverfront) Address410 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-5091 Website addresshttps://www.hy-vee.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Hy-Vee

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Hy-Vee - Mankato (Adams) Address2010 Adams St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-7565 Website addresshttps://www.hy-vee.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Greater Minnesota Family Services

Greater Minnesota Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Mental Health Clinic Address2320 Highway 12 E, Ste 2, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 214-9692 Website addresshttps://greaterminnesota.org/family-based-services

Area Served: Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Hennepin, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, LeSueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Waseca, Watonwan, Wright, and Yellow Medicine counties

Greater Minnesota Family Services

Greater Minnesota Family ServicesLink: view organization details

Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Address2320 Highway 12 E, Ste 2, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 214-9692 Website addresshttps://www.greaterminnesota.org

Area Served: Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Hennepin, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, LeSueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Waseca, Watonwan, Wright, and Yellow Medicine counties

Jakayla Crowley

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Doula Support AddressHopkins, MN, 55305 Phone number(763) 280-3009 Emailjakayla_crowley2000@yahoo.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott

Gabriela Kopari

Gabriela KopariLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMapleton, MN, 56065 Emailgabriela@evergreendoulamn.com Website addresshttps://www.evergreendoulamn.com

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Link: view organization details

Low Cost Phone or Internet Service - Lifeline Call for Location Phone number(800) 234-9473 EmailLifelineSupport@usac.org Website addresshttps://www.lifelinesupport.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Megan Martin Birth

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55437 Phone number(507) 351-8062 Emailhello@meganmartinbirth.com Website addresshttps://www.meganmartinbirth.com

Area Served: Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Mcleod, Meeker, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Waseca, Washington and Wright counties

Maxime & Co

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Transportation Address1550 8th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Emailpedro@maxime.us Website addresshttps://maxime.us/services

Area Served: Nationwide

Keeping Families Connected Minnesota

Keeping Families Connected MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance AddressMN, 55401 Phone number(612) 424-6958 Emailinfo@kfcmn.org Website addresshttps://kfcmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

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Basic Needs

Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
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- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
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- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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