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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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Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://salvationarmyusa.org/mn/albert-lea/court-st-corps

Area Served: Freeborn County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://salvationarmyusa.org/mn/albert-lea/court-st-corps

Area Served: Freeborn County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://salvationarmyusa.org/mn/albert-lea/court-st-corps

Area Served: Freeborn County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://salvationarmyusa.org/mn/albert-lea/court-st-corps

Area Served: Freeborn County

Reineke Property Management

Reineke Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Park Central Apartments Address521 4th Ave NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Rice County

Reineke Property Management

Reineke Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Southwest Apartments Address501 - 505 W 1st St, Truman, MN, 56088 Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Martin County

Reineke Property Management

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Meadow-Bloom Apartments Address100 Meadow Bloom Ln, Ste 110, Amboy, MN, 56010 Phone number(507) 332-2282 Emailscottreineke@gmail.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)Link: view organization details

Dental Clinic Heintz Center Address1926 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 280-3169 Emailkerry.novotny@rctc.edu Website addresshttps://www.rctc.edu/program/dh/clinic

Area Served: Olmsted and surrounding counties

Salvation Army - Austin

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Food Shelf Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-4566 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/cure-hunger

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-4566 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/cure-hunger

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

Salvation Army - AustinLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-4566 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

Salvation Army - AustinLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/utility-assistance

Area Served: Mower County

Reaching Our Community's Kids (ROCK)

Reaching Our Community's Kids (ROCK)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address16511 Anna Trl SE, Ste E, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 239-7434 Emailkeri@rockmn.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Reaching-Our-Community-Kids/100082154122318

Area Served: Schools in Prior Lake and Kenwood Middle School in Lakeville

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Address121 7th Pl E, Skyway Level, Ste 2500, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/your-government/departments/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address121 7th Pl E, Skyway Level, Ste 2500, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/assistance/financial-assistance

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Families Address121 7th Pl E, Skyway Level, Ste 2500, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/your-government/departments/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

Ramsey County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address121 7th Pl E, Skyway Level, Ste 2500, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-1290 Emailphhousecalls@co.ramsey.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/assistance/housing-services-support/housecalls

Area Served: Ramsey County

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address200 4th Ave W, Rm 300 - Government Center, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 818-3728 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/2044/Woman-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Scott County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/298/Cash-Food-Programs

Area Served: Scott County

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