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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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Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Holiday Program - Toy Shop Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(651) 746-3595 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/brighten-the-holidays

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Holiday Program - Toy Shop Minneapolis Temple Worship and Service Center Address1604 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(651) 746-3595 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/brighten-the-holidays

Area Served: Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Holiday Program - Toy Shop Minneapolis Central Worship and Service Center Address2727 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(651) 746-3595 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/brighten-the-holidays

Area Served: Hennepin County

Rescue Now Services

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Holiday Program Address697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 788-4829 EmailGWFoodShelf@Rescuenowservices.org Website addresshttps://goodworksfoodshelf.org/thanksgiving-dinner-baskets

Area Served: Hennepin County

Project Care

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Clinic Project Care - Hibbing Clinic Address3112 6th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 263-8549 Emailprojectcare@qwestoffice.net Website addresshttps://www.projectcarefreeclinic.org/faq

Area Served: St. Louis County

Project Care

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Clinic Project Care - Grand Rapids Clinic Address100 NW 3rd St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-7008 Emailprojectcare@qwestoffice.net Website addresshttps://www.projectcarefreeclinic.org/faq

Area Served: Itasca County

Project Care

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Clinic Project Care - Virginia Clinic Address505 S 12th Ave, Ste 3, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 741-5173 Emailprojectcare@qwestoffice.net Website addresshttps://www.projectcarefreeclinic.org/faq

Area Served: St. Louis County

River Valley Health Services

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Public Health Clinic River Valley Nursing Center - Chaska Address303 E 6th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 452-0777 Website addresshttps://rivervalleyhealthservices.org/services

Area Served: Scott and Carver counties

Sauk Centre Community Connection Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address523 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 Phone number(320) 351-2287 Website addresshttps://www.communityconnectionsaukcentre.com

Area Served: Sauk Centre School District

ROCORI Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address217 Main St, Cold Spring, MN, 56320 Phone number(320) 685-8785 Emailrocorifoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.rocoriareafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Rockville, Cold Spring and Richmond area

ROCORI Area Food Shelf

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Holiday Program Address217 Main St, Cold Spring, MN, 56320 Phone number(320) 685-8785 Emailrocorifoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.rocoriareafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Rockville, Cold Spring and Richmond area

Paynesville Community Service Center

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Food Shelf Address110 Lake Ave S, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-4953 Emailpaynesvillecsc@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.paynesvillecommunityservicecenter.org

Area Served: Paynesville and surrounding area

Relationship Safety Alliance

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Domestic Violence Shelter Address1414 Maple St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 828-1216 Emailinfo@relationshipsafety.org Website addresshttps://www.relationshipsafety.org/what-we-do

Area Served: Brainerd and surrounding areas

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

Salvation Army - St. CloudLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

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Holiday Program Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/programs-and-services

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - St. Cloud

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address400 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-4552 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/stcloud/cure-hunger

Area Served: Central Minnesota HeatShare program limited to Benton and Stearns counties

Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes

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Food Shelf Address208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-1120 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/cure-hunger

Area Served: Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Head Start Eastside 2 Address358 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Emailinfo@reachupinc.org Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Benton County

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

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Head Start South Side Address1205 6th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Emailinfo@reachupinc.org Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: Stearns County

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

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Head Start Reach-Up - St. Cloud (Hwy 10) Address350 Highway 10 S, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/head-start

Area Served: St. Cloud area

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

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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
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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