Skip to main content

We want to hear from you!

A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

Language

Home
Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
Healthy Development and Screening
- 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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

Keyword Search

About
Help
Login
We want to hear from you!

Minnesota Food HelpLine 4,567 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.).

Clear
Map
Print
Save to My Favorites

Find resources near you

Cloquet/Carlton Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Cloquet/Carlton Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Woodland Pines - Carlton County HRA Address201 Spruce Ave, Carlton, MN, 55718 Phone number(218) 879-3353 Emailshari@cloquetcarltonhra.org Website addresshttps://www.cloquetcarltonhra.org

Area Served: Carlton County

Cloquet/Carlton Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Cloquet/Carlton Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Aspen Arms Address950 14th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-3353 Emailshari@cloquetcarltonhra.org Website addresshttps://www.cloquetcarltonhra.org

Area Served: Carlton County

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

Carlton County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Community Services Building Address14 N 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-4511 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/277/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Carlton County

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

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

Carlton County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Southern Carlton County Family Center Address316 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(218) 485-8520 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/277/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Carlton County

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

Carlton County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Southern Carlton County Family Center Address316 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(218) 485-8520 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/277/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Carlton County

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

Carlton County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Southern Carlton County Family Center Address316 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(218) 485-8520 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/277/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Carlton County

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

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Cook County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Cook County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Area Served: Cook County

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

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Cook County Public Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 Phone number(218) 387-3620 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services

Area Served: Cook County

Carmel Lutheran Church - Jacobson Food Shelf

Carmel Lutheran Church - Jacobson Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Carmel Lutheran Church Address19942 650th Ln, Jacobson, MN, 55752 Phone number(218) 244-2236

Area Served: Jacobson area

College of St. Scholastica

College of St. ScholasticaLink: view organization details

Clinic - Maurices Community Clinic Health Science Center at BlueStone Address940 Woodland Ave, Health Science Center at Bluestone, Duluth, MN, 55812 Phone number(218) 625-4897 Emailclinic@css.edu Website addresshttps://www.css.edu/locations/health-science-center-at-bluestone/maurices-community-clinic

Area Served: Duluth area

Community Action Duluth

Community Action DuluthLink: view organization details

Personal Financial Counseling Community Action Duluth - Office Address2424 W 5th St, Ste 102, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 726-1665 Emailcoaching@communityactionduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.communityactionduluth.org/financial-opportunity-center

Area Served: Duluth area

Community Action Duluth

Community Action DuluthLink: view organization details

Community Action Agency Community Action Duluth - Office Address2424 W 5th St, Ste 102, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 726-1665 Emailinfo@communityactionduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.communityactionduluth.org

Area Served: Duluth area

Community Action Duluth

Community Action DuluthLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Community Action Duluth - Office Address2424 W 5th St, Ste 102, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 726-1665 Emailinfo@communityactionduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.communityactionduluth.org/health-food

Area Served: Duluth area

Community Action Duluth

Community Action DuluthLink: view organization details

Low-Cost Auto Repair Community Action Duluth - Office Address2424 W 5th St, Ste 102, Duluth, MN, 55806 Phone number(218) 726-1665 Emailinfo@communityactionduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.communityactionduluth.org/transportation

Area Served: Duluth area

Christ the King Lutheran Church - Mankato

Christ the King Lutheran Church - MankatoLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Christ the King Lutheran Church Address222 Pfau St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 345-5056 Emailcommunications@ctkmankato.org Website addresshttps://ctkmankato.org/worship/wednesday-nights

Area Served: Mankato area

Community Table

Community TableLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Mt. Zion Church Address414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-7909 Emailbemidjisoupkitchen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communitytablebemidji.org

Area Served: Bemidji area

Community Table

Community TableLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals United Methodist Church Address924 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-7909 Emailbemidjisoupkitchen@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communitytablebemidji.org

Area Served: Bemidji area

Community Cafe

Community CafeLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Grand Rapids Address3130 SE 2nd Ave, Kiesler Wellness Center, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

Community Cafe

Community CafeLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Deer River Address500 5th St SE, King School, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

First
Previous
29
30
31
32
33
Next
Last

Find resources near you

;

Colorful array of fruits and vegetables

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

Terms & Conditions

Share

Print Results

Print checked results

Print the entire results listing (up to 500 programs)

Cancel

Save to Favorites

Save checked resources to a Favorites List

Create a new Favorites List

Add to an existing Favorites List

Create a list from:

List Name

My Favorites

Download this Favorites List as a PDF

Cover Page Title (max. 60 characters)

Created By

Sorting options

Text Size

Cancel