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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.).

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Cleveland Food Shelf

Cleveland Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf AddressTownship Hall Basement, Cleveland, MN, 56017 Phone number(507) 382-3534 Website addresshttps://clevelandmn.govoffice2.com/vertical/sites/%7B581E59BA-AE7A-481A-81E0-862AA9F2D577%7D/uploads/20221006094127495.pdf

Area Served: Cleveland School District

City of Madelia

City of MadeliaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address423 Dill Ave SW, Madelia, MN, 56062 Phone number(507) 642-8853 Emailvolbrechtgk@comcast.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/madeliacommunityfoodshelf

Area Served: City of Madelia

Centenary United Methodist Church

Centenary United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - Holy Grounds Address501 S 2nd St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 225-6370 Emailoffice@mankatocentenary.org Website addresshttps://www.mankatocentenary.org/holy-grounds

Area Served: Mankato area

Comfrey Development Group, Inc.

Comfrey Development Group, Inc.Link: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Address213 Broad St S, Comfrey, MN, 56019 Phone number(507) 877-6301

Area Served: Brown County

City of Blue Earth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

City of Blue Earth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)Link: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Crescent Apartments Address220 E 7th St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 526-2981 Emailbehra@bevcomm.net Website addresshttps://becity.org/index.php/play/housing

Area Served: Faribault County

Churches United

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Emergency Shelter Micah's Mission Address1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 656-7495 Emailinfo@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org/safe-shelter

Area Served: Clay County

Churches United

Churches UnitedLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Micah's Mission Address1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 656-7495 Emailinfo@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org

Area Served: Clay County

Churches United

Churches UnitedLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Bright Sky Apartments Address3305 3rd Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 236-0372 Emailinfo@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org/stable-housing

Area Served: Clay County

Churches United

Churches UnitedLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Dorothy Day Food Pantry - Moorhead Address1308 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 656-7628 Emailddfp@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org/nutritious-food

Area Served: Clay County

Churches United

Churches UnitedLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Dorothy Day Food Pantry - West Fargo, ND Address45 21st Ave E, Suite A, West Fargo, ND, 58078 Phone number(218) 656-7628 Emailddfp@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org/nutritious-food

Area Served: West Fargo, Fargo and Moorhead communities

Clay County Public Health

Clay County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Clinic and WIC Office Address715 11th St N, Ste 105, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 299-7777 Emailwic.appointment@co.clay.mn.us Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/546/WIC

Area Served: Clay County

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

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

Douglas County Department of Social Services

Douglas County Department of Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address809 Elm St, Ste 1186, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-2302 Emaildcss@co.douglas.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.douglascountymn.gov/social-services

Area Served: Douglas County

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

Eleanor Trenary

Eleanor TrenaryLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressSt. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(708) 404-0080 Emailsundropdoulamn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.sundropdoula.com/services

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

Clay County Social Services

Clay County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address715 11th St N, Ste 502, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 299-5200 Emailsocial.services@claycountymn.gov Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/1971/Social-Services

Area Served: Clay County

Clay County Social Services

Clay County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address715 11th St N, Ste 502, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 299-5200 Emailsocial.services@claycountymn.gov Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/1971/Social-Services

Area Served: Clay County

Clay County Social Services

Clay County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address715 11th St N, Ste 502, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 299-5200 Emailsocial.services@claycountymn.gov Website addresshttps://claycountymn.gov/1971/Social-Services

Area Served: Clay County

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

Community Partners of Faribault County

Community Partners of Faribault CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Bricelyn Food Pantry Address311 N Main St, Bricelyn, MN, 56014 Emailinfo@cpfcmn.org Website addresshttps://www.cpfcmn.org

Area Served: Faribault County

Croix Management Company

Croix Management CompanyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Spirit Lake Manor Address1099 88th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55808 Phone number(651) 465-6841 Emailmarge@croixmanagement.com

Area Served: St. Louis County

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
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