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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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Wadena - Deer Creek Public School District

Wadena - Deer Creek Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office Address600 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-2390 Website addresshttps://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/wdcpreschool

Area Served: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Wadena County Family Services Collaborative

Wadena County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena County Public Health, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Emaillaure.laughlin@wcmn.us

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (Friendly Rider) Address229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/ride-the-bus

Area Served: Areas of [Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties](https://friendlyrider.com/service-areas)

Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service - Friendly Rider Address229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/ride-the-bus

Area Served: Areas of [Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties](https://friendlyrider.com/service-areas)

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Public Health

Wadena County Public HealthLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/212/Public-Health

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Public Health

Wadena County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Website addresshttps://mn-wadenacounty.civicplus.com/489/Children-and-Young-Families

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Public Health

Wadena County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/212/Public-Health

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Public Health

Wadena County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Public Health Clinic Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/212/Public-Health

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Public Health

Wadena County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7629 Emailsue.pauly@wcmn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena Food Shelf

Wadena Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address205 Aldrich Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 632-5335

Area Served: Wadena, Deer Creek, and Bluffton communities

WAFER Inc. - Wabasso Area Food Emergency Relief

WAFER Inc. - Wabasso Area Food Emergency ReliefLink: view organization details

Food Shelf WAFER Food Shelf - Wabasso Area Food Emergency Relief Address742 Main St, Wabasso, MN, 56293 Phone number(507) 430-3812

Area Served: Residents of Southwest 2/3 of Redwood County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Minneapolis (Lyndale 1) Address2100 Lyndale Ave S, Ste A, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 872-7808 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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