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- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
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Minnesota Food HelpLine 4,574 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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YMCA of the North

YMCA of the NorthLink: view organization details

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

Zumbro Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

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

White Bear Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

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

White Bear Area Food Shelf

White Bear Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Holiday Program 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/2025/11/give-a-gobble-2025

Area Served: White Bear Lake Area School District

Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing - Privately Owned Nolte River Place Address3011 5th Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(612) 703-6950 Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/minnesota

Area Served: Anoka County

Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Nicollet Towers Address1350 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 874-6530 Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County

Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Nicollet Towers Address1350 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 874-6530 Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/affordable-housing

Area Served: Hennepin County

Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Milaca South Address15854 Docken Dr, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(612) 767-2447 Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/minnesota

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Mora Living Center Call for Location Phone number(612) 518-2494 Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/minnesota

Area Served: Kanabec County

Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Village at Franklin Station Address2100 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(952) 945-4012 Emailjoe.lozano@voamn.org Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County

Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Volunteers of America - MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Isle View Apartments Address205 1st Ave N, Isle, MN, 56342 Phone number(352) 345-4144 Website addresshttps://www.voamnwi.org/minnesota

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Westonka Community Food Shelf

Westonka Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

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

Westonka Community Food Shelf

Westonka Community Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Holiday Program 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

Washington County Community Development AgencyLink: view organization details

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

Washington County Community Development AgencyLink: view organization details

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

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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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Food
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- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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Housing
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Job Training and Career Development
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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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