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Minnesota Food HelpLine 110 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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HousingLink

HousingLinkLink: view organization details

Help to Find Housing Address1400 Van Buren St NE, Ste 215, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 522-2500 Emailinfo@housinglink.org Website addresshttps://www.housinglink.org/Home

Area Served: All services: Twin Cities Metro area Some services: Statewide

Grace House

Grace HouseLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address501 SW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-2790 Emailinfo@gracehousemn.org Website addresshttps://gracehousemn.org/provided-services

Area Served: Grand Rapids and surrounding communities

LawHelpMN.org

LawHelpMN.orgLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office Address221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

Minnesota Department of Corrections

Minnesota Department of CorrectionsLink: view organization details

Family Supports Unit Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 361-7200 Emailfamilysupportsunit.doc@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/reentry-services/031-family-friends-partners/family-supports-unit

Area Served: Statewide

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Address1919 University Ave W, Ste 6, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 641-1555 Website addresshttps://pathwayscounselingcenter.org/services/therapy

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Parenting with Purpose

Parenting with PurposeLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Incarcerated Individuals Address7111 W Broadway Ave, Ste 206, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 503-2892 Emaillori@parentingwithpurpose.org Website addresshttps://www.parentingwithpurpose.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

New Pathways, Inc.

New Pathways, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address310 Ashland St S, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 691-0121 Emailhello@newpathwaysmn.com Website addresshttps://www.newpathwaysmn.com/#Programs

Area Served: City of Cambridge

Minnesota Prison Doula Project

Minnesota Prison Doula ProjectLink: view organization details

Doula Support - Incarcerated Parents AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55416 Phone number(612) 440-9682 Emailinfo@mnprisondoulaproject.org Website addresshttps://www.mnprisondoulaproject.org/about

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, Scott, Waseca, Washington, Statewide

Sojourner Project

Sojourner ProjectLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter AddressPO Box 272, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 933-7422 Emailinfo@sojournerproject.org Website addresshttps://www.sojournerproject.org/programs-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

People Serving People Inc.

People Serving People Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address614 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 204-8200 Emailinfo@peopleservingpeople.org Website addresshttps://www.peopleservingpeople.org/what-we-do/programs-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Zumbrota Office Address1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/support

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Faribault Office Address201 Lyndale Ave S, Faribo Town Square, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/support

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Wabasha Office Address611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/support

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Transitional Housing of Steele County

Transitional Housing of Steele CountyLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address155 Oakdale St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 446-9315 Emailsupport@transitionalhousingsc.com Website addresshttps://www.transitionalhousingsc.com/programs

Area Served: Steele County

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/programs/food-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/program/food-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

The Bridge for Youth

The Bridge for YouthLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

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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
- Community Action Agencies
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
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- 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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