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Minnesota Food HelpLine 4,573 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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Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.watonwancountymn.gov/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

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

Watonwan County Food Shelf, Inc.

Watonwan County Food Shelf, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address113 7th St S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 621-4264 Emailwcfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/wcfoodshelf.org/wcfoodshelf/home

Area Served: Watonwan County

Yaa Yaa Nti

Yaa Yaa NtiLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55429 Phone number(612) 407-2287 Emailyaa_nti@yahoo.com

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Watercourse Counseling Center

Watercourse Counseling CenterLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address3548 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 822-8227 Emailinfo@watercoursecounseling.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/watercoursecounseling

Area Served: Hennepin County

Women Planting Seeds

Women Planting SeedsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services AddressPO Box 6834, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 558-5721 Emailsunnylovellc@gmail.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Zumbrota Area Emergency Food Shelf

Zumbrota Area Emergency Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address242 S Main St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 Phone number(507) 732-7330 Website addresshttps://zumbrotaareafoodshelf.weebly.com/get-food.html

Area Served: Residents of the city and school district of Zumbrota, including parts of Goodhue, Bellechester and Wanamingo

Wabasha Area Food Share

Wabasha Area Food ShareLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(651) 565-5667 Emailinfo@wabashafood.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/WabashaFoodShelf

Area Served: Wabasha and Kellogg communities

VSP Vision

VSP VisionLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

W-E Share Food Shelf

W-E Share Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address132 Main St E, Elysian, MN, 56028 Phone number(507) 317-0532 Emailwesharefoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/WEShareFoodShelf

Area Served: Cities of Elysian and Waterville

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 Phone number(320) 963-6500 x245 Emailwic@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Women_Infants_Children

Area Served: Wright County

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

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailenergy@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Energy_Assistance

Area Served: Wright County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailhousing@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Transitional_Housing

Area Served: Wright County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailwx@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Weatherization

Area Served: Wright County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailwcca@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Home/About

Area Served: Wright County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailfoodsecurity@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Backpack_Program

Area Served: Wright County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Head Start Otsego Head Start Address7525 Kalland Ave NE, Otsego, MN, 55301 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Head_Start

Area Served: Wright County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Maple Lake Head Start Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Early_Head_Start

Area Served: Wright County

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Family Service Center - Waverly Address411 Elm Ave, Family Service Center, Waverly, MN, 55390 Phone number(763) 658-4414 Emailfoodsecurity@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Food_Shelf

Area Served: Howard Lake, Montrose, and Waverly area Others towns may be served depending on individual situation

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Head Start Wright Technical Center Address1405 3rd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Head_Start

Area Served: Wright County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLCLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Wright Technical Center Address1405 3rd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(320) 963-6500 Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Early_Head_Start

Area Served: Wright County

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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
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
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- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
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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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