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Minnesota Food HelpLine 398 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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Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Minnesota Office of Higher EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 350, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 642-0567 Emailfinancialaid.ohe@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Department of RevenueLink: view organization details

Taxpayer Rights Advocate Address600 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55146 Phone number(651) 556-6013 Website addresshttps://www.revenue.state.mn.us/taxpayer-rights-advocate

Area Served: Statewide

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address23 Empire Dr, St 102, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 643-2523 Emailintake.oaif@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oaif

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Minnesota Disability Law Center - Duluth Office Address306 W Superior St, Alworth Building Ste 403, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(612) 334-5970 Emailmndlc@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/how-we-help

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth OmbudspersonLink: view organization details

Ombudsman AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 946-2940 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oofy

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota DeafBlind Project

Minnesota DeafBlind ProjectLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address2 Pine Tree Dr, Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Phone number(612) 638-1531 Emailmndbprojectinfo@brightworksmn.org Website addresshttps://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Link: view organization details

Follow Along Program Online Enrollment Form Address625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program

Options for Women - Morris and Ortonville

Options for Women - Morris and OrtonvilleLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Options for Women - Morris Address615 Atlantic Ave, Ste 105, Morris, MN, 56267 Phone number(320) 589-0300 Emailfrontdesk@optionsmorris.com Website addresshttps://optionsmorris.com/morris

Area Served: Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift and Traverse counties

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Link: view organization details

Helpline Address4301 Wilson Blvd, Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22203 Phone number(800) 950-6264 Emailinfo@nami.org Website addresshttps://www.nami.org/nami-helpline

Area Served: Nationwide

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Open Path Psychotherapy CollectiveLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Call for Location Emailinfo@openpathcollective.org Website addresshttps://openpathcollective.org/client/faq

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Department of RevenueLink: view organization details

Tax Help Address600 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN, 55146 Phone number(800) 652-9094 Website addresshttps://www.revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-help

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)Link: view organization details

Education and Information - Sexual Violence Address570 Asbury St, Ste 104, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 995-4800 Emailcontact.us@miwsac.org Website addresshttps://www.miwsac.org/minnesota-coalition

Area Served: National

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

School, District, and Educational Organization Directories Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://pub.education.mn.gov/MdeOrgView

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Legal Services Coalition

Minnesota Legal Services CoalitionLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information - Legal Services State Support Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org/#main-container

Area Served: Statewide

Nexus Family Healing

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator Nexus-Kindred Family Healing St. Cloud Office Address412 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 200-2442 EmailNKD-RelativeKinServices@nexusfamilyhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-kindred-family-healing/foster-careadoption-services

Area Served: Within 1 hour of Waite Park, MN Kinship Navigator Services are provided statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Helpline - Refugee and Immigrant Helpline Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 814-4806 EmailDHS.RPO.Helpline@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/refugee-and-immigrant-helpline

Area Served: Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line AddressPO Box 90249, Austin, TX, 78709 Phone number(800) 799-7233 Website addresshttps://www.thehotline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

MNbenefits - Apply for State Benefits Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Court System

Minnesota Court SystemLink: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Minnesota Judicial Center Address25 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 297-7650 Website addresshttps://mncourts.gov/help-topics/find-a-lawyer

Area Served: Statewide

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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