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Minnesota Food HelpLine 98 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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Sabathani Community Center

Sabathani Community CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address310 E 38th St, Ste 120, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 821-2300 Emailinfo@sabathani.org Website addresshttps://sabathani.org/food-distribution

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Phyllis Wheatley Community Center

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Domestic Violence Support Services Address1301 10th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 374-4342 Emailinfo@phylliswheatley.org Website addresshttps://www.phylliswheatley.org/restorativeprograms

Area Served: Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis; primarily the north side. Referrals are accepted from other counties as well.

Sojourner Truth Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address3820 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 Phone number(612) 588-3599 Website addresshttps://sojournertruthacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Sojourner Truth Academy

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Kindergarten Charter School Address3820 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 Phone number(612) 588-3599 Website addresshttps://sojournertruthacademy.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Prairie Seeds Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address6200 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 450-1388 Emailsupport@psak12.org Website addresshttps://www.psak12.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Prairie Seeds Academy

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Kindergarten Charter School Address6200 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 450-1388 Website addresshttps://www.psak12.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Peoples Development Services LLC

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Financial Management Education Peoples Development Services - Minneapolis (Lake) Address3617 E Lake St, Ste A3, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 332-9124 Website addresshttps://pdsminn.org/pds-wraparound-services

Area Served: Hennepin County Social Security Advocacy services are offered statewide.

Peoples Development Services LLC

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Financial Management Education People's Development Services - St. Paul (Snelling) Address665 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 332-9124 Website addresshttps://pdsminn.org/pds-wraparound-services

Area Served: Social Security Advocacy services are offered statewide.

Rebound Inc

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Parenting Support - Ujima Family Resilience Program Address6120 Earle Brown Dr, Ste 230, Minneapolis, MN, 55430 Phone number(612) 481-2792 Emailiodor@reboundmpls.org Website addresshttps://www.reboundmpls.org/ujima-family-resilience-program.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Shadonna Jones

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55431 Phone number(612) 517-7005 Emailloyaltybirthwork@gmail.com

Area Served: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott

Resa the Doula

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Doula Support AddressDuluth, MN, 55805 Phone number(218) 393-6938 Emailresathedoula@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Resa-The-Doula/61561636471436

Area Served: Carlton, Fond Du Lac Reservation, St. Louis

Sapphire Doula LLC

Sapphire Doula LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 730-5790 Emailtricia@sapphiredoula.com Website addresshttps://sapphiredoula.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Urban League Twin Cities

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Job Training Glover Sudduth Center Address2100 Plymouth Ave N, Glover Sudduth Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-3100 Emailworkforce@ultcmn.org Website addresshttps://ultcmn.org/workforce-solutions

Area Served: Hennepin County

Urban League Twin Cities

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Kinship Navigator - A Community Caring for its Children Glover Sudduth Center Address2100 Plymouth Ave N, Glover Sudduth Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-3100 Emailinfo@ultcmn.org Website addresshttps://ultcmn.org/center-for-the-advancement-of-the-black-family

Area Served: Hennepin County

Urban League Twin Cities

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Financial Management Education Glover Sudduth Center Address2100 Plymouth Ave N, Glover Sudduth Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-3100 Emailinfo@ultcmn.org Website addresshttps://ultcmn.org/wealth-development

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Tidal Doula

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Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55422 Phone number(763) 647-0461 Emailemily@tidaldoula.com Website addresshttps://www.tidaldoula.com

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties

Ujamaa Place

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Job Training Address490 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 528-8006 Website addresshttps://ujamaaplace.org/theory-of-transformation/employment

Area Served: Ramsey County

Twin Cities International Schools

Twin Cities International SchoolsLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address277 12th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 821-6470 x102 Website addresshttps://www.twincitiesinternationalschools.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

Twin Cities International Schools

Twin Cities International SchoolsLink: view organization details

Kindergarten Charter School Address277 12th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 821-6470 Website addresshttps://www.twincitiesinternationalschools.org

Area Served: Hennepin County and surrounding area

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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
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
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- Low-Cost Car Repair
- 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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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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