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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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Steele County Public Health

Steele County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address635 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 444-7660 EmailSCPHN@SteeleCountyMn.gov Website addresshttps://www.steelecountymn.gov/public_health/wic.php

Area Served: Steele County

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

United Way of Freeborn County

United Way of Freeborn CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Welcome Pantry Address411 1st Ave S, Ste A, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8670 Emailinfo@unitedwayfc.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwayfc.org/welcomepantry

Area Served: Freeborn County

Stewartville Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two Years District Office Address301 2nd St SW, Stewartville, MN, 55976 Phone number(507) 634-2012 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/ssdtigers.org/stewartvilleearlychildhood/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Stewartville Public School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Stewartville Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three Years to Kindergarten District Office Address301 2nd St SW, Stewartville, MN, 55976 Phone number(507) 634-2012 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/ssdtigers.org/stewartvilleearlychildhood/early-childhood-special-education-ecse

Area Served: Stewartville Public School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Triton Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two Years District Office Address813 W Hwy St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927 Phone number(507) 634-2037 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://www.triton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Triton School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Triton Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three Years to Kindergarten District Office Address813 W Hwy St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927 Phone number(507) 634-2037 Emailbwheeler@zumbroed.org Website addresshttps://www.triton.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Triton School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Vineyard Community Services

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Food Shelf Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf Address1280 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(952) 595-5980 Emailadministration@vcsmn.org Website addresshttps://vcsmn.org/services

Area Served: St. Paul area

The Center Clinic

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Clinic Address14 W Main St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927 Phone number(507) 633-9200 Emailcontact@thecenterclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.thecenterclinic.org/clinic-services

Area Served: Southern MN

The Center Clinic

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Clinic The Center Clinic - Owatonna Address134 Southview St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 633-9200 Emailcontact@thecenterclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.thecenterclinic.org/clinic-services

Area Served: Southern MN

The PROP Shop of Eden Prairie

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Clothing Address15195 Martin Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(952) 224-7052 Emailfamilyservices@propshopep.org Website addresshttps://www.propshopep.org/getting-help

Area Served: Eden Prairie and Chanhassen

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two Years District Office Address301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 237-6547 Emailrsoutherton@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School District

Walker - Hackensack - Akeley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three Years to Kindergarten District Office Address301 4th St S, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 237-6547 Emailrsoutherton@parkrapids.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.wha.k12.mn.us/en-US

Area Served: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Refer Online: https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

United Way of Bemidji Area

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-8929 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/backpack-buddies

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

United Way of Bemidji Area

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Low-Cost Auto Repair Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-8929 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/wheels-work

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

Unity North Church

Unity North ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address11499 Martin St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 754-6489 EmailOutreach@UnityNorthMN.org Website addresshttps://www.unitynorthmn.org/outreach-ministry

Area Served: Anoka County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

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Early Head Start Luverne Head Start Address203 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Rock County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Luverne Head Start Address203 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Rock County

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Pipestone Head Start Address500 7th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Pipestone County

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Head Start Pipestone Head Start Address500 7th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Pipestone County

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

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CouncilLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Worthington Early Head Start Address713 10th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 727-1613 Website addresshttps://smoc.us/head-start

Area Served: Nobles County

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