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Minnesota Food HelpLine 4,552 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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Lifegate Services

Lifegate ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1300 10th Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 206-3174 Emaillifegateservices@gmail.com Website addresshttps://lifegateservices.org

Area Served: Olmsted County

Lac qui Parle Community Food Shelf

Lac qui Parle Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address308 6th Ave S, Madison, MN, 56256 Phone number(320) 598-7803

Area Served: Lac qui Parle County area

MackJack, Inc.

MackJack, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Green Twig Villas Address13865 Upper 58th St N, Oak Park Heights, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 342-0046 Emailoffice@mackjackinc.com Website addresshttps://www.mackjackinc.com

Area Served: Washington County

MackJack, Inc.

MackJack, Inc.Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Long Lake Villas Address2225 Orleans St W, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 342-0046 Emailoffice@mackjackinc.com Website addresshttps://www.mackjackinc.com

Area Served: Washington County

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address7300 147th St W, Ste 401, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 431-3200 Emailadmin@dakotalegal.org Website addresshttps://dakotalegal.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address7300 147th St W, Ste 401, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 Phone number(952) 431-3200 Emailadmin@dakotalegal.org Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org/providers-and-clinics

Area Served: Dakota County

Jordan Area Food Shelf

Jordan Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address312 Water St, Jordan, MN, 55352 Phone number(952) 292-8759 Emailjordanareafoodshelf@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/jordanareafoodshelf

Area Served: City of Jordan

Merrick Community Services

Merrick Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 478-1086 Emailkmeye@merrickcs.org Website addresshttps://merrickcs.org/community-services/family-services

Area Served: East side of St. Paul (Hwy 36 to 94, 35E to White Bear Ave)

Merrick Community Services

Merrick Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 287-2088 Website addresshttps://merrickcs.org/community-services/food

Area Served: East side of St. Paul (Hwy 36 to 94, 35E to White Bear Ave)

Merrick Community Services

Merrick Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 771-8821 Emailjfriedman@merrickcs.org Website addresshttps://www.merrickcs.org

Area Served: East side of St. Paul (Hwy 36 to 94, 35E to White Bear Ave)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Merriam Park Community Center Address2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-3883 Emailinfo@keystoneservices.org Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

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Help Paying for Basic Needs West 7th Community Center Address265 Oneida St, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 917-3883 Emailinfo@keystoneservices.org Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Keystone Community Services (KCS)

Keystone Community Services (KCS)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Keystone Community Food Shelf Address1800 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 917-3792 Website addresshttps://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague

Mayo Clinic Health System in New PragueLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Peace Center Address313 Columbus Ave N, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(952) 758-4688 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/new-prague/the-peace-center

Area Served: Le Sueur, Rice, Scott and Sibley counties

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota

Jewish Family and Children's Service of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota - Minneapolis Address5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(952) 546-0616 Emailjfcs@jfcsmpls.org Website addresshttps://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/mental-health-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota

Jewish Family and Children's Service of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Shalom Baby Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota - Minneapolis Address5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(952) 546-0616 Emailjfcs@jfcsmpls.org Website addresshttps://jfcsmpls.org/community-engagement/#shalom-baby

Area Served: Hennepin County

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota

Jewish Family and Children's Service of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota - Minneapolis Address5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(952) 546-0616 Emailjfcs@jfcsmpls.org Website addresshttps://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/financial-assistance

Area Served: Hennepin County

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota

Jewish Family and Children's Service of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota - St. Paul Address1633 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 698-0767 Emailinfo@jfssp.org Website addresshttps://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/financial-assistance

Area Served: Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Joyce Uptown Food Shelf

Joyce Uptown Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 825-4431 Emailinfo@joyceuptownfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.joyceuptownfoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Minneapolis

Marie Sandvik Center

Marie Sandvik CenterLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1112 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-9617 Emailmsc@usfamily.net Website addresshttps://www.mariesandvikcenter.org/adult-ministry

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

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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
- 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
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- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
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- 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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