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Minnesota Food HelpLine 15,102 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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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Marshall Service Center Address1424 E College Dr, Ste 500, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1401 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Pipestone, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Rock and Watonwan counties

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Faribault Service Center Address2800 1st Ave NW, Ste 500, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-7418 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans

Area Served: Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties

United Way of Bemidji Area

United Way of Bemidji AreaLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-8929 Emaildirector@unitedwaybemidji.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/holiday-gifts-kids

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

United Way of Bemidji Area

United Way of Bemidji AreaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-8929 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/backpack-buddies

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

United Way of Bemidji Area

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Low-Cost Auto Repair Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 444-8929 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/wheels-work

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties

United Way of Douglas & Pope CountiesLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address503 Hawthorne St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 834-7800 Website addresshttps://uwdp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs

Area Served: Douglas and Pope counties

United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program, Mobile Food Distribution Address503 Hawthorne St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 834-7800 Website addresshttps://uwdp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs

Area Served: Douglas and Pope counties

United Way of Freeborn County

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Food Shelf Welcome Pantry Address411 1st Ave S, Ste A, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 373-8670 Emailinfo@unitedwayfc.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwayfc.org/welcomepantry

Area Served: Freeborn County

United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties

United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce CountiesLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address1755 Old West Main St, Ste 101, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 388-6309 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaygwp.org/our-programs

Area Served: Goodhue and Wabasha counties

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota

United Way of Northeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic - Smiles United Address608 East Dr, Chisholm, MN, 55719 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Emailinfo@unitedwaynemn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaynemn.org/smiles-united

Area Served: Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address608 East Dr, Chisholm, MN, 55719 Phone number(218) 254-3329 Emailinfo@unitedwaynemn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaynemn.org/buddy-backpacks

Area Served: Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County

United Way of the Brown County Area

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address108 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN, 56073 Phone number(507) 354-6512 Emailadmin@unitedwaybrowncountyarea.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybrowncountyarea.org/project-lunchbox

Area Served: Brown County

Unity Center LLC

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Autism Therapy Unity Center LLC - St. Anthony Address3055 Old Highway 8, Ste LL85A, St. Anthony, MN, 55418 Phone number(651) 442-8241

Area Served: Hennepin County

Unity Center LLC

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Unity Center LLC - St. Anthony Address3055 Old Highway 8, Ste LL85A, St. Anthony, MN, 55418 Phone number(651) 442-8241

Area Served: Hennepin County

Unity Medical Center

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Address164 W 13th St, Grafton, ND, 58237 Phone number(701) 352-1620 EmailumcKristiT@unitymedcenter.com Website addresshttps://www.unitymedcenter.com

Area Served: Walsh County, ND and Marshall County, MN

Unity North Church

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Food Shelf Address11499 Martin St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 754-6489 EmailOutreach@UnityNorthMN.org Website addresshttps://www.unitynorthmn.org/outreach-ministry

Area Served: Anoka County

Unity North Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address11499 Martin St NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Phone number(763) 754-6489 EmailOutreach@UnityNorthMN.org Website addresshttps://www.unitynorthmn.org/family-table-meal

Area Served: Anoka County

Unity Special Service

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Transportation Address3435 Washington Dr, Ste 207, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(651) 340-5566

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area, Duluth and Rochester.

Unity Therapy Center LLC

Unity Therapy Center LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address22 Wilson Ave NE, Ste 207, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 428-5043

Area Served: Benton County

Unity Therapy Center LLC

Unity Therapy Center LLCLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address22 Wilson Ave NE, Ste 207, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 428-5043

Area Served: Benton County

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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
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- 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
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- 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

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