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- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
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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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Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-2889 Emailolawskys@geschools.com Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com/page/3117

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School District

Glenville - Emmons Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address230 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, 56036 Phone number(507) 448-3334 Website addresshttps://www.geschools.com

Area Served: Glenville-Emmons School District

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

Hope Community

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Holiday Program Address206 2nd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 682-4683 Emailbuffalocommunitypastor@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.hcbuffalo.org/event/community-thanksgiving-dinner

Area Served: Wright County

His House Foundation

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Food Distribution Call for Location Phone number(612) 325-4693 Emailhishousenonprofit@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.hhfabundance.com/general-8

Area Served: Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and surrounding area

Hunger Solutions Minnesota

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Helpline - Minnesota Food HelpLine Address8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(888) 711-1151 Emailinfo@hungersolutions.org Website addresshttps://www.hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline

Area Served: Statewide

First Lutheran Church - Detroit Lakes

First Lutheran Church - Detroit LakesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address912 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5656 Emailflc@firstlutheranchurch.com Website addresshttps://www.firstlutheranchurch.com/servicetothecommunity

Area Served: Becker County

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon Rapids

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon RapidsLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 354-7826 Emailoffice@faithlutherancr.org Website addresshttps://www.faithlutherancr.org

Area Served: Anoka County

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon Rapids

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon RapidsLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 755-3530 Emailoffice@faithlutherancr.org Website addresshttps://www.faithlutherancr.org/family-table-meal

Area Served: Anoka County

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon Rapids

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon RapidsLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - The Harbor Address11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 755-3530 Emailoffice@faithlutherancr.org Website addresshttps://www.faithlutherancr.org/the-harbor

Area Served: Anoka County

Grand Rapids Public School District

Grand Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address650 SW 7th Ave, Administrative Services, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-5579 Emailjberkeland@isd318.org Website addresshttps://www.isd318.org/Page/116

Area Served: Grand Rapids Public School District

Grand Rapids Public School District

Grand Rapids Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address650 SW 7th Ave, Administrative Services, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 327-5850 Website addresshttps://www.isd318.org

Area Served: Grand Rapids Public School District

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

Hill City Public School District

Hill City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address500 Ione Ave, Hill City, MN, 55748 Phone number(218) 697-2394 Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd002.org/hillcitypreschool/home

Area Served: Hill City Public School District

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

Hill City Public School District

Hill City Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address500 Ione Ave, Hill City, MN, 55748 Phone number(218) 327-5820 x45820 Emailearly-childhood@isd002.org Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/isd002.org/hillcitypreschool/ecfe

Area Served: Hill City Public School District

Greenway Public School District

Greenway Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address499 Powell Ave, Coleraine, MN, 55722 Phone number(218) 245-6804 Emailbmaurer@isd316.org Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Greenway Public School District

Greenway Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address499 Powell Ave, Coleraine, MN, 55722 Phone number(218) 247-7306 Website addresshttps://greenwayprek.my.canva.site/greenway-pre-k-learning-center#welcome

Area Served: Greenway Public School District

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

International Falls Public School District

International Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1515 11th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-2571 x1186 Emailmlarson@isd361.org Website addresshttps://www.isd361.k12.mn.us

Area Served: International Falls School District

International Falls Public School District

International Falls Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1515 11th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-2571 Website addresshttps://www.isd361.k12.mn.us

Area Served: International Falls School District

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

First Lutheran Church - Aitkin

First Lutheran Church - AitkinLink: view organization details

Food Shelf First Lutheran Church Address107 2nd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2028 Emailoffice@flc-aitkin.com Website addresshttps://www.flc-aitkin.com/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Aitkin County

First Lutheran Church - Aitkin

First Lutheran Church - AitkinLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals First Lutheran Church Address107 2nd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2028 Emailoffice@flc-aitkin.com Website addresshttps://www.flc-aitkin.com/community-meal

Area Served: Aitkin County

Glencoe - Silver Lake Public School District

Glencoe - Silver Lake Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1621 16th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-2696 Emailmmuenchow@gsl.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://ec.gsl.k12.mn.us/ec-screening

Area Served: Glencoe-Silver Lake Public School District

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Basic Needs

Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- 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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- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
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- Housing Benefits 101
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- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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