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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,866 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 Children, Youth, and Families

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesLink: view organization details

SUN Bucks Program Address444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-4608 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/sun-bucks

Area Served: Statewide

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailamber.pogatshnik@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttp://www.millelacs.mn.gov/2414/Women-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailamber.pogatshnik@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttp://www.millelacs.mn.gov/1210/Child-Teen-Checkups

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food Distribution

Passing the Bread - Zimmerman Food DistributionLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address26833 5th St W, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(763) 568-5114 Emaildirector@passingthebread.com Website addresshttps://www.passingthebread.com/participate

Area Served: Open to residents in the 55398 and 55371 zip codes only

North Itasca Emergency Food Shelf

North Itasca Emergency Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address200 Main Ave, Bigfork, MN, 56628 Phone number(218) 256-4170 EmailBigforkmnfoodshelf@gmail.com

Area Served: Northern Itasca County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Address312 N Main St, Badger, MN, 56714 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Marshall and Roseau counties

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Lake of the Woods County Early Head Start Address106 2nd St NE, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Kittson County Early Head Start Address103 McKinley Ave W, Karlstad, MN, 56732 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Kittson County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Marshall County Early Head Start Address113 Main Ave E, Newfolden, MN, 56738 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Roseau County Early Head Start 3 Address103 N State Ave, Warroad, MN, 56763 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Roseau County Early Head Start 5 Address1307 3rd St NE, Ste 1, Roseau, MN, 56751 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Roseau County Early Head Start 2 Address1307 3rd St NE, Ste 107, Roseau, MN, 56751 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Lake of the Woods County Early Head Start - Baudette AddressPO Box 1117, Room 108 W, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Marshall County Early Head Start II Address107 Main St, Newfolden, MN, 56738 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Roseau County Early Head Start Address105 Wabasha, Roseau, MN, 56751 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Roseau County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Baudette Center Address1500 Main St W, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Marshall County Early Head Start - Warren Address109 S Minnesota St, Warren, MN, 56762 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Baudette Head Start Address236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Viking Head Start Address305 Melgaard Street, Viking, MN, 56760 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Karlstad Head Start Address304 Pembina Trail, Karlstad, MN, 56732 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Kittson County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

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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
- Shelters
- 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
- Transportation Services
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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

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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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