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Minnesota Food HelpLine 434 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 Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(888) 546-5838 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)Link: view organization details

Crisis Line - Veterans Address20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(800) 273-8255 x1 Website addresshttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Area Served: Statewide

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 Education (MDE)

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Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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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 Department of Education (MDE)

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Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8381 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/bvi/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Minnesota Office of Indian Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8280 Emailmde.indian-education@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/indian/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Information and Support - Students with Disabilities Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8616 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Minnesota Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(507) 412-5214 Emailmary.cashman-bakken@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/dhh/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Find a Public Library Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lib/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Mediation - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Special Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8518 Emailmde.dispute-resolution@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/conf/med/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

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Online School Choice Information Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8457 Emailmde.onlinelearning@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/oll/index.htm

Area Served: Statewide

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Mankato Clinic Address201 N Victory Dr, Ste 211, Belle Mar Mall, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-5581 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Mankato Clinic Address201 N Victory Dr, Ste 211, Belle Mar Mall, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-5581 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Sioux Falls Clinic Address6511 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106 Phone number(605) 361-5100 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Southwestern MN and South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Mankato Health Center Address340 Stadium Rd, Ste 400, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-5581 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet and Waseca counties

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Mankato Health Center Address340 Stadium Rd, Ste 400, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-5581 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet and Waseca counties

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Mankato Office Address12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600B, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(651) 539-2300 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: South Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Mankato Office Address12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600B, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(651) 539-2300 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: South Central Minnesota

Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Find a Genetic Counselor Address321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455 Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/find-a-counselor-clinic

Area Served: Statewide

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
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Food
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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