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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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Easter Lutheran Church

Easter Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Easter by the Lake Address4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(651) 452-3680 Emaileaster@easter.org Website addresshttps://www.easter.org/localpartnerships

Area Served: Dakota County

Cleveland Food Shelf

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Food Shelf AddressTownship Hall Basement, Cleveland, MN, 56017 Phone number(507) 382-3534 Website addresshttps://clevelandmn.govoffice2.com/vertical/sites/%7B581E59BA-AE7A-481A-81E0-862AA9F2D577%7D/uploads/20221006094127495.pdf

Area Served: Cleveland School District

Centenary United Methodist Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals - Holy Grounds Address501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 225-6370 Emailoffice@mankatocentenary.org Website addresshttps://www.mankatocentenary.org/holy-grounds

Area Served: Mankato area

Churches United

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Micah's Mission Address1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 656-7495 Emailinfo@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org

Area Served: Clay County

Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 x5419 Emailannie.vigen@co.becker.mn.us Website addresshttps://communityed.dlschools.net/parent-resources/early-childhood-preschool-screening

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Detroit Lakes Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address702 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-4418 Website addresshttps://communityed.dlschools.net/school-readiness-preschool

Area Served: Detroit Lakes Public School District

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

Dilworth - Glyndon - Felton Public School District

Dilworth - Glyndon - Felton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address108 Main St N, Dilworth, MN, 56529 Phone number(218) 477-6800 Website addresshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1D_a5RQJPCxWYcf1iBSt3b63h6m-1WEIH/view

Area Served: Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton

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

Dilworth - Glyndon - Felton Public School District

Dilworth - Glyndon - Felton Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address108 Main St N, Dilworth, MN, 56529 Phone number(218) 477-6991 Emailttollefson2@dgf.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.dgf.k12.mn.us/dgf-departments/early-childhood/healthdevelopmental-screening

Area Served: Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton

Chokio - Alberta Public School District

Chokio - Alberta Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address311 1st St W, Chokio, MN, 56221 Phone number(320) 324-7131 Website addresshttps://www.chokioalberta.k12.mn.us/community-ed/preschool-kindergarten-summer-class

Area Served: Chokio-Alberta Public School District

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

Chokio - Alberta Public School District

Chokio - Alberta Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address311 1st St W, Chokio, MN, 56221 Phone number(320) 324-7131 Emailjwulff@chokioalberta.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.chokioalberta.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Chokio-Alberta Public School District

Central Lutheran Church - Winona

Central Lutheran Church - WinonaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - The FEAST Community Meal Address259 W Wabasha St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-5156 Emailoffice@centrallutheranchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.centrallutheranchurch.org/the-feast

Area Served: Winona County

Community Food Response

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Food Shelf The Exchange Address120 1st St NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(651) 789-2449 Emailcommunityfoodresponse@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communityfoodresponse.org

Area Served: City of Rochester

Dover - Eyota Public School District

Dover - Eyota Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address615 South Ave SW, Eyota, MN, 55934 Phone number(507) 545-2632 Website addresshttps://www.desch.org

Area Served: Dover-Eyota Public School District

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

Dover - Eyota Public School District

Dover - Eyota Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address615 South Ave SW, Eyota, MN, 55934 Phone number(507) 545-2632 x101 Emailbenmidge@deschools.org Website addresshttps://www.desch.org

Area Served: Dover-Eyota Public School District

Christ United Methodist Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 289-4019 Website addresshttps://www.cumethodist.com/saturdaynoonmeals

Area Served: Olmsted County

Chatfield Public School District

Chatfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address205 Union St NE, Chatfield, MN, 55923 Phone number(507) 867-4210 Website addresshttps://www.chatfieldschools.com/community-ed/early-childhood/preschool

Area Served: Chatfield Public School District

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

Chatfield Public School District

Chatfield Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address205 Union St NE, Chatfield, MN, 55923 Phone number(507) 867-4521 Emailbboelter@chatfieldschools.com Website addresshttps://www.chatfieldschools.com/community-ed/early-childhood/early-childhood-screening

Area Served: Chatfield Public School District

Community Bridge

Community BridgeLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 321-1967 Emailgeneral@communitybridgempls.info Website addresshttps://www.communitybridgempls.org/community-meal-food-pantry

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Community Bridge

Community BridgeLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 321-1967 Emailgeneral@communitybridgempls.info Website addresshttps://www.communitybridgempls.org/community-meal-food-pantry

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Community Bridge

Community BridgeLink: view organization details

Job Training Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 321-1967 Emailgeneral@communitybridgempls.info Website addresshttps://www.communitybridgempls.org/job-training

Area Served: Minneapolis area

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