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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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Northwest Indian Community Development Center

Northwest Indian Community Development CenterLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address1819 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 759-2022 Website addresshttps://www.nwicdc.org/waaziswan

Area Served: Provides services within a 60-mile radius of Bemidji, including Beltrami, Cass, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Itasca and Hubbard Counties, the Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe

Northwest Indian Community Development Center

Northwest Indian Community Development CenterLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address1819 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 759-2022 EmailKayla.madigan@nwicded.org Website addresshttps://www.nwicdc.org/oshki-waakaigan

Area Served: Provides services within a 60-mile radius of Bemidji, including Beltrami, Cass, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Itasca and Hubbard Counties, the Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe

Milestone Creations LLC

Milestone Creations LLCLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55432 Phone number(612) 558-9453 Emailmilestonecreations@ymail.com Website addresshttps://milestonecreations.org

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

Pearl Walker-Swaney

Pearl Walker-SwaneyLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressBemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 407-2008 Emailpearl.walkerswaney@mewinzha.com Website addresshttps://www.mewinzha.com

Area Served: Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, Itasca

Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming

Mewinzha Ondaadiziike WiigamingLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Gaa-giigishkaakaawasowaad Address802 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Ste 12, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-4323 Emailinfo@mewinzha.com Website addresshttps://www.mewinzha.com/bundle-of-care/prenatal-and-postpartum-care-and-education

Area Served: Bemidji area

Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming

Mewinzha Ondaadiziike WiigamingLink: view organization details

Reproductive and Sexual Health Gaa-giigishkaakaawasowaad Address802 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Ste 12, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-4323 Emailinfo@mewinzha.com Website addresshttps://www.mewinzha.com

Area Served: Bemidji area

Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming

Mewinzha Ondaadiziike WiigamingLink: view organization details

Clinic Gaa-giigishkaakaawasowaad Address802 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Ste 12, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-4323 Emailinfo@mewinzha.com Website addresshttps://www.mewinzha.com

Area Served: Bemidji area

Saint Paul Promise

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Family Home Visiting - Thrive By Five Address451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 280-2000 Emailpromiseneighborhood@wilder.org Website addresshttps://saintpaulpromiseneighborhood.com/our-work/#education-initiatves

Area Served: Frogtown, Rondo, and Summit-University neighborhoods of Saint Paul

Rhonda McKim

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Doula Support My Doula Mama AddressRed Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 212-3946 Emailrhondamckim@icloud.com Website addresshttps://mydoulamama.com

Area Served: Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Wabasha

Quit Partner

Quit PartnerLink: view organization details

American Indian Quitline Call for Location Phone number(833) 924-7848 Emailcessation@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://quitpartnermn.com/american-indian-quitline

Area Served: Statewide

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Tribal Health and Human Services Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 445-8900 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Family and Children Services Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6168 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Clinic Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6150 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6168 Emailsocial@ccsmdc.org Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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Parenting Support Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6168 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 445-8900 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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Dental Clinic Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6148 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 496-6164 Website addresshttps://shakopeedakota.org/government/departments

Area Served: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Simpson Housing Services, Inc.

Simpson Housing Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Simpson Housing Services - Administrative Office Address160 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 874-8683 Emailinfo@simpsonhousing.org Website addresshttps://simpsonhousing.org/programs/children-youth-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Peoples Development Services LLC

Peoples Development Services LLCLink: view organization details

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.

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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
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Food
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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