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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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St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8255 Emailkate.flynn@isd742.org Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/screening

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School District

St. Cloud Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address1201 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 370-8255 Website addresshttps://earlychildhood.isd742.org/preschool

Area Served: St. Cloud Public School District

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

Trinity Lutheran Church - Owatonna

Trinity Lutheran Church - OwatonnaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address609 Lincoln Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 451-4520 Emailtrinity@tlcowatonna.org Website addresshttps://www.tlcowatonna.org/tableforall

Area Served: City of Owatonna

Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(218) 894-2433 Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

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

Staples - Motley Public School District

Staples - Motley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address905 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(218) 631-3505 Emaillwick@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd2170.org/earlyeducation/pre-school-screening

Area Served: Staples-Motley School District

The Shepherd's In

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Free or Low-Cost Meals AddressFairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 236-5362 Website addresshttps://shepherdsin.com

Area Served: Fairmont area

Vineyard Church - Hutchinson

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Laundry Vineyard Church Address1395 S Grade Rd SW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 583-4845 Emailoffice@vineyardchurchhutchinson.org Website addresshttps://vineyardchurchhutchinson.org/laundrylove

Area Served: Hutchinson area

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115 Phone number(651) 762-9124 Emailoffice@saintandrews.org Website addresshttps://www.saintandrews.org

Area Served: St. Andrew's Community Resource Center is available to families with minor children in Washington and northern suburban Ramsey counties.

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)

The Baby Blanket (at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church)Link: view organization details

Parenting Support The Baby Blanket at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church Address13060 Lake Blvd, St Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, Lindstrom, MN, 55045 Phone number(651) 467-8405 Emailinfo@thebabyblanket.org Website addresshttps://www.thebabyblanket.org/baby-blanket-boutique

Area Served: Chisago County

Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf

Thief River Falls Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address105 Knight Ave N, St. Bernards Church, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 Phone number(218) 681-4708 Website addresshttp://www.foodshelftrf.org

Area Served: Pennington County

Trinity Lutheran Church - St. Francis

Trinity Lutheran Church - St. FrancisLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address3812 229th Ave NW, St. Francis, MN, 55070 Phone number(763) 753-1234 Emailoffice@trinitysf.org Website addresshttps://trinitysf.org/ministries/manna-market

Area Served: Anoka County

The Open Door

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Food Shelf Address3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Ste 100, Eagan, MN, 55121 Phone number(651) 686-0787 Website addresshttps://theopendoorpantry.org/get-food

Area Served: Dakota County

The Open Door

The Open DoorLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Ste 100, Eagan, MN, 55121 Phone number(651) 686-0787 Website addresshttps://theopendoorpantry.org/mobile

Area Served: Dakota County

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Clothing Address810 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 283-3293 Website addresshttps://www.stthomasifalls.org

Area Served: International Falls and Little Fork

The Link of New London

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Food Shelf The Link Address20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 Phone number(320) 354-5465 Emaildirector@youarethelink.org Website addresshttps://www.youarethelink.org/services

Area Served: New London area

The Link of New London

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Free or Low-Cost Meals The Link Address20 Central Ave E, New London, MN, 56273 Phone number(320) 354-5465 Emaildirector@youarethelink.org Website addresshttps://www.youarethelink.org

Area Served: New London area

Underwood Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address100 Southern Ave E, Underwood, MN, 56586 Phone number(218) 826-6101 Website addresshttps://www.underwood.k12.mn.us/page/preschool

Area Served: Underwood Public School District

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

Underwood Public School District

Underwood Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address100 Southern Ave E, Underwood, MN, 56586 Phone number(218) 826-6101 Emailkpeterson@underwood.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.underwood.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Underwood Public School District

Someplace Safe

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Domestic Violence Support Services Otter Tail County - Fergus Falls Office Address106 S Union Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 739-3486 Emailyouthadvocates@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/survivor-services

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties Safe Harbor services for Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Meeker, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin counties.

Someplace Safe

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Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth Otter Tail County - Fergus Falls Office Address106 S Union Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(320) 270-5006 Emailyouthadvocates@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/sexual-violence-exploitation

Area Served: Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties Safe Harbor services for Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Meeker, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin counties.

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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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