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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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Winona Volunteer Services, Inc.

Winona Volunteer Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address402 E 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-5591 Emailinfo@winonavs.org Website addresshttps://www.winonavs.org/programs

Area Served: Winona County

Warroad Food Pantry

Warroad Food PantryLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address111 Lake St NE, Warroad, MN, 56763 Phone number(218) 386-2336 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/warroad.foodpantry

Area Served: Roseau County

ZACAH

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Help Paying for Basic Needs ZACAH Transitional Home AddressPO Box 21231, Eagan, MN, 55121 Phone number(651) 456-8891 Emailcontact@zacah.org Website addresshttps://www.zacah.org/copy-of-transitional-home

Area Served: Dakota County

Youthworks

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Youth Shelter Address1330 18th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 232-8558 Emailcolson@youthworksnd.org Website addresshttps://youthworksnd.org/fargo

Area Served: Clay County

Youthworks

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Clothing Address1330 18th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 Phone number(701) 232-8558 Emailyouthworks@youthworksnd.org Website addresshttps://youthworksnd.org/fargo

Area Served: Clay County

WeCAB

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Transportation Centennial Building Address5341 Maywood Rd, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(844) 743-3932 Emailadmin@wecab.org Website addresshttps://wecab.org/riders

Area Served: Hennepin County - Maple Plain, Minnetrista, Mound, St. Bonifacius (North of Hwy7), Navarre, Spring Park, Westonka Carver County - Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Mayer, New Germany, St. Bonifacius (South of Hwy 7), Victoria, Waconia, Watertown

YMCA of the North

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) YMCA Youth Intervention Services Call for Location Phone number(763) 493-3052 EmailYRL@ymcamn.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorth.org/impact/youth_family

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

YMCA of the North

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Transitional Housing - Youth YMCA Youth Intervention Services Call for Location Phone number(763) 493-3052 EmailYRL@ymcamn.org Website addresshttps://www.ymcanorth.org/impact/youth_family

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

Zumbro Lutheran Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals - Open Table Address624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 288-2649 Website addresshttps://www.zumbrolutheran.org/open-table

Area Served: Rochester area

White Bear Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf Address1884 Whitaker St, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Phone number(651) 407-5310 Emailinfo@whitebearfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://whitebearfoodshelf.org

Area Served: White Bear Lake Area School District

Westonka Community Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address2443 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 472-5599 Emailwestonkafoodshelf@frontier.com Website addresshttps://westonkacommunityfoodshelf.squarespace.com/programs-services

Area Served: Mound, Minnetrista, Navarre, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay, Independence and parts of Orono

Washington County Public Health and Environment

Washington County Public Health and EnvironmentLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-6658 EmailPHE@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttp://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/1075/Women-Infants-and-Children-WIC

Area Served: Washington County

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

YouthLink

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) YouthLink Drop In Center Address41 N 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 252-1200 Emailyouthlink@youthlinkmn.org Website addresshttps://www.youthlinkmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

YouthLink

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Clinic - Youth YouthLink Drop In Center Address41 N 12th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 252-1200 Emailyouthlink@youthlinkmn.org Website addresshttps://www.youthlinkmn.org/health

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Xcel Energy

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Utility Assistance - Energy and Gas Address414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(800) 895-4999 Emailinquire@xcelenergy.com Website addresshttps://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Washington County Community Development Agency

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address7645 Currell Blvd, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 458-0936 Website addresshttps://washingtoncountycda.org/affordable-rentals/rental-assistance-programs

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Development Agency

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Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Scattered Site Address417 Lake View Alcove, Woodbury, MN, 55129 Phone number(651) 458-0936 Website addresshttps://washingtoncountycda.org

Area Served: Washington County

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfoodprogram@wecanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/mobile-market

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfamilyadvocate@wecan-help.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/get-help

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)

Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN)Link: view organization details

Utility Assistance Address5213 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN, 55364 Phone number(952) 472-0742 Emailfamilyadvocate@wecan-help.org Website addresshttps://www.wecanmn.org/get-help

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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