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Minnesota Food HelpLine 4,568 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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Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Prairie View Address410 Memorial Dr, Fisher, MN, 56723 Phone number(218) 637-2431 Website addresshttps://www.nwmnhra.org/public-housing

Area Served: Polk County

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Badger Creek Address401 E University Ave, Badger, MN, 56714 Phone number(218) 637-2431 Website addresshttps://www.nwmnhra.org/public-housing

Area Served: Roseau County

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Royal Manor Address330 Stephens Ave S, Middle River, MN, 56737 Phone number(218) 637-2431 Website addresshttps://www.nwmnhra.org/public-housing

Area Served: Marshall County

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Evergreen Address325 Mark Ave N, Fosston, MN, 56542 Phone number(218) 637-2431 Website addresshttps://www.nwmnhra.org/public-housing

Area Served: Polk County

Mi Casita Pantry

Mi Casita PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1053 Jefferson St S, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 245-0697 Emailinfo@micasamn.org Website addresshttps://www.micasamn.org/mi-casita-pantry

Area Served: Scott County

Oak Terrace Apartments

Oak Terrace ApartmentsLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Address528 Oak St, Greenbush, MN, 56726 Phone number(218) 252-1845 Emailkivi-savage72@hotmail.com

Area Served: Roseau County

Neighborhood Thrift Store

Neighborhood Thrift StoreLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Goodrich Construction Address1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 625-7228 Website addresshttp://neighborhoodthriftstoremankato.com/food-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

North Lakes Property Management

North Lakes Property ManagementLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Fairway Woods Address1555 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-5330 Emailfairwaywoods@rentminnesota.com Website addresshttps://www.rentnlpm.com/property/fairway-woods-apartments

Area Served: Winona County

Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank

Minnesota Cloth Diaper BankLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Diapers AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 460-5266 Emailcontact@mnclothdiaperbank.org Website addresshttps://www.mnclothdiaperbank.org

Area Served: Statewide

MIRO Construction LLC

MIRO Construction LLCLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Osakis Townhomes Address301 W 8th Ave, Osakis, MN, 56360 Phone number(320) 843-4440

Area Served: Douglas County

Oyate Kinipi

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1555 Jackson St, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(612) 875-1323 Emailoanativemissions@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/oanativemissions

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Oyate Kinipi

Oyate KinipiLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1555 Jackson St, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(612) 875-1323 Emailoanativemissions@gmail.com Website addresshttps://okmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Oasys Properties

Oasys PropertiesLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Silver Lake Commons Address2651 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN, 55112 Phone number(651) 785-5858 Emailcontact@oasysproperties.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

New Eyes

New EyesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyeglasses AddressPO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ, 07078 Emailinfo@new-eyes.org Website addresshttps://new-eyes.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Minneapolis Life Center

Minneapolis Life CenterLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address1812 Park Ave S, Minneapolis , MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-0000 Emailmail@changingourcity.org Website addresshttps://www.changingourcity.org/events/thanksgiving-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Mora Food Pantry

Mora Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address214 Railroad Ave NW, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-5513 Emailmorafoodpantry@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/morafoodpantry

Area Served: Mora area

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Housing Benefits 101 (HB101) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(866) 333-2466 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.hb101.org

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

MNbenefits - Apply for State Benefits Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Address540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 431-2000 EmailDHS.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/snap-e-and-t

Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)Link: view organization details

Ombudsperson for Public Managed Health Care Programs Ombudsman for Public Managed Health Care Program Office AddressPO Box 64249, St. Paul, MN, 55164 Phone number(651) 431-2660 Emaildhsombudsman.smhcp@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ombudsperson-for-managed-care.jsp

Area Served: Statewide

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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
- 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
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- 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

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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