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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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South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School District

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address11731 Hwy 1, Northome, MN, 56661 Phone number(218) 897-5275 x156 Emailshildebrandt@northome.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.northome.k12.mn.us

Area Served: South Koochiching - Rainy River School District

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School District

South Koochiching - Rainy River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address11731 Hwy 1, Northome, MN, 56661 Phone number(218) 897-5275 Website addresshttps://www.northome.k12.mn.us

Area Served: South Koochiching - Rainy River School District

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

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Grand Rapids Office Address9 Willow Ln, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(866) 747-5008 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Aitkin and Itasca counties

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Aitkin Office Address312 Minnesota Ave N, Ste 2009, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(866) 747-5008 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Aitkin County

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Bemidji Office Address1510 Bemidji Ave N, Ste 13, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(800) 708-2727 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard and Clearwater counties

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Park Rapids Office Address323 Main Ave S, Park Rapids, MN, 56470 Phone number(800) 708-2727 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Hubbard County

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Walker Office Address609 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(800) 708-2727 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Cass County

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource Center

Support Within Reach, Sexual Violence Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Crisis Line Bagley Office Address79 Spencer Ave SW, Bagley, MN, 56621 Phone number(800) 708-2727 Emailcontact@supportwithinreach.org Website addresshttps://www.supportwithinreach.org

Area Served: Beltrami, Cass, and Clearwater counties

Unity North Church

Unity North ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address11499 Martin St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 754-6489 EmailOutreach@UnityNorthMN.org Website addresshttps://www.unitynorthmn.org/family-table-meal

Area Served: Anoka County

Trinity Mission

Trinity MissionLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address827 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 776-1986 Emailthetrinitymission@gmail.com Website addresshttps://thetrinitymission.wixsite.com/website

Area Served: Ramsey County

Tracy Area Public School District

Tracy Area Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address934 Pine St, Tracy, MN, 56175 Phone number(507) 629-5518 Emaillanduytk@tracy.k12.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.tracy.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Tracy Area Public School District

Tracy Area Public School District

Tracy Area Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address934 Pine St, Tracy, MN, 56175 Phone number(507) 629-5518 Website addresshttp://www.tracy.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Tracy Area Public School District

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

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Men's Shelter Address220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/services

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SD

Union Gospel Mission - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Men's Shelter Address220 N Weber Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 357-8271 Emailmenscenter@ugmsiouxfalls.com Website addresshttps://ugmsiouxfalls.com/services

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties

The Banquet - Sioux Falls, SD

The Banquet - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals The Banquet Downtown - Sioux Falls, SD Address900 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 Phone number(605) 335-7066 Emailtamera@thebanquetsf.org Website addresshttps://thebanquetsf.org/about-us

Area Served: Sioux Falls, SD Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties in Minnesota

The Banquet - Sioux Falls, SD

The Banquet - Sioux Falls, SDLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals The Banquet West Address710 N Marion Rd, 5th and Marion, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107 Phone number(605) 335-7066 Emailtamera@thebanquetsf.org Website addresshttps://thebanquetsf.org/about-us

Area Served: Sioux Falls, SD Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties in Minnesota

Trinity Lutheran Church - St. Peter

Trinity Lutheran Church - St. PeterLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address511 S 5th St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 Phone number(507) 934-4786 Emailoffice@trinitystpeter.org Website addresshttps://www.trinitystpeter.org/community.html

Area Served: St. Peter area

Together As One Area Catholic Community

Together As One Area Catholic CommunityLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Together As One Address1125 11th Ave N, Church of St. Paul, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 251-4831 Emailmainoffice@stpetestpaul.org Website addresshttps://taocatholic.com

Area Served: St. Cloud

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1114 3rd St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 288-7313 Emailfrancis@stfrancis-church.org Website addresshttps://www.stfrancis-church.org/ministry-and-outreach

Area Served: Olmsted County

Waubun Ogema White Earth Community Schools

Waubun Ogema White Earth Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1013 3rd St, Waubun, MN, 56589 Phone number(218) 473-6175 Website addresshttps://www.waubun.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

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)
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
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Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

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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