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Minnesota Food HelpLine 1,121 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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Eyota Food Pantry

Eyota Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address111 Center Ave S, Eyota, MN, 55934 Phone number(507) 405-5653 Emailfrontandcentereyota@gmail.com Website addresshttps://frontandcenter.live/eyota-food-pantry

Area Served: Olmsted County

Glyndon Lutheran Church

Glyndon Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address414 Parke Ave S, Glyndon, MN, 56547 Phone number(218) 498-2368 Emailoffice@glyndonlutheran.org Website addresshttps://glyndonlutheran.org

Area Served: Clay County

GoMARTI

GoMARTILink: view organization details

Transportation AddressGrand Rapids, MN, 55730 Phone number(800) 442-8565 Emailhello@gomarti.com Website addresshttps://www.gomarti.com

Area Served: Cities of Grand Rapids, Cohasset, Deer River, and Ball Club

Fruit of The Vine Food Shelf

Fruit of The Vine Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1533 W Arrowhead Rd, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 525-3462 Emailfotv@duluthvineyard.org Website addresshttps://duluthvineyard.org/serve/volunteer/fruit-of-the-vine-foodshelf

Area Served: St. Louis County and surrounding areas

Fridley United Methodist Church

Fridley United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address680 Mississippi St NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 571-1526 Emailfumcoffice@fridleyumc.org Website addresshttps://www.fridleyumc.org/ministries

Area Served: Fridley and surrounding areas

Episcopal Church of the Nativity Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota

Episcopal Church of the Nativity Episcopal Diocese of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address15601 Maple Island Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 Phone number(952) 435-8687 Emailnativity@nativitymn.org Website addresshttps://nativitymn.org/ministries/nativity-outreach/community-cafe

Area Served: Burnsville and surrounding area

First Congregational United Church of Christ

First Congregational United Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address319 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 235-5382 Emailuccsecretary319@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.fairmontucc.org

Area Served: Martin County

Mahnomen Public School District

Mahnomen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address310 W Madison Ave, Mahnomen, MN, 56557 Phone number(218) 935-2211 Website addresshttps://www.mahnomen.k12.mn.us/page/mahnomen-community-education

Area Served: Mahnomen Public School District

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

Mahnomen Public School District

Mahnomen Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address310 W Madison Ave, Mahnomen, MN, 56557 Phone number(218) 935-2211 Emailapederson@mahnomen.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mahnomen.k12.mn.us/page/mahnomen-community-education

Area Served: Mahnomen Public School District

Kittson Central Public School District

Kittson Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address444 N Ash Ave, Hallock, MN, 56728 Phone number(218) 843-3682 x277 Emaildlofstrom@kittson.k12.mn.us Website addresshttp://kittson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Kittson Central School District

Kittson Central Public School District

Kittson Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address444 N Ash Ave, Hallock, MN, 56728 Phone number(218) 843-3682 Website addresshttp://kittson.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Kittson Central School District

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

Lancaster Public School District

Lancaster Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address401 Central Ave S, Lancaster, MN, 56735 Phone number(218) 762-5400 Website addresshttps://www.lancaster.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lancaster Public School District

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

Lancaster Public School District

Lancaster Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address401 Central Ave S, Lancaster, MN, 56735 Phone number(218) 762-5400 Emailnthompson@lancaster.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lancaster.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lancaster Public School District

Marshall County Central Public School District

Marshall County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address310 W Minnesota Ave, Newfolden, MN, 56738 Phone number(218) 523-4425 Website addresshttps://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Marshall County Central Schools

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

Marshall County Central Public School District

Marshall County Central Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address310 W Minnesota Ave, Newfolden, MN, 56738 Phone number(218) 523-4425 Emailjhestekind@mccfreeze.org Website addresshttps://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Marshall County Central Schools

Kaitlyn's Kloset

Kaitlyn's KlosetLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address4180 Lexington Ave S, Saints Martha and Mary Episcopal Church, Eagan, MN, 55123 Phone number(612) 361-1699 Emailkaitlynsklosetmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://kaitlynsklosetmn.com

Area Served: Eagan and surrounding area

Lutheran Church of the Ascension

Lutheran Church of the AscensionLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Meet-N-Eat Address1801 Cliff Rd E, Burnsville, MN, 55337 Phone number(952) 890-3412 Emailoffice@ascensionburnsville.org Website addresshttps://www.ascensionburnsville.org/upcoming-events

Area Served: Dakota County

Linwood Covenant Church

Linwood Covenant ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address6565 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming, MN, 55092 Phone number(651) 238-7677 Emailinfo@linwoodcovenant.org Website addresshttps://linwoodcovenant.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/107894896

Area Served: Chisago County

Lewiston - Altura Public School District

Lewiston - Altura Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address100 County Road 25, Lewiston, MN, 55952 Phone number(507) 523-3259 x1 Emailmmacpher@lewalt.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.lewalt.k12.mn.us/page/4485

Area Served: Lewiston-Altura Public School District

Lewiston - Altura Public School District

Lewiston - Altura Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address100 County Road 25, Lewiston, MN, 55952 Phone number(507) 522-3280 Website addresshttps://www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Lewiston-Altura Public School District

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
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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