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Minnesota Food HelpLine 15,231 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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City of Madelia

City of MadeliaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address5 W Main St, Madelia, MN, 56062 Phone number(507) 642-8853 Emailvolbrechtgk@comcast.net Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/madeliacommunityfoodshelf

Area Served: City of Madelia

City of Maple Grove

City of Maple GroveLink: view organization details

Transportation - My Ride Maple Grove Transit Address12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 Phone number(763) 493-2200 Emailtransit@maplegrovemn.gov Website addresshttps://www.maplegrovemn.gov/439/My-Ride

Area Served: City of Maple Grove

City of Maple Grove

City of Maple GroveLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Maple Grove Transit Address12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 Phone number(763) 494-6005 Emailtransit@maplegrovemn.gov Website addresshttps://www.maplegrovemn.gov/423/Express

Area Served: City of Maple Grove

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Address505 4th Ave S, Rm 320, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/workforce-development

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address505 4th Ave S, Rm 320, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/cped/economic-development/minneapolis-employment-training

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minneapolis Employment and Training - Lake Address777 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/workforce-development

Area Served: Minneapolis area

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Minneapolis Employment and Training - Lake Address777 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/cped/economic-development/minneapolis-employment-training

Area Served: Minneapolis area

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Job Training Minneapolis Employment and Training - Broadway Address800 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/workforce-development

Area Served: Minneapolis area

City of Minneapolis Employment and Training

City of Minneapolis Employment and TrainingLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Minneapolis Employment and Training - Broadway Address800 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 673-5095 Website addresshttps://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/cped/economic-development/minneapolis-employment-training

Area Served: Minneapolis area

City of Monticello

City of MonticelloLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service - Trailblazer Transit Address505 Walnut St, Ste 1, Monticello, MN, 55362 Phone number(888) 743-3828 Emailinfo@ci.monticello.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.ci.monticello.mn.us/353/Public-Transit

Area Served: Sibley, McLeod, and Wright counties

City of Mountain Lake

City of Mountain LakeLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Mountain Lake Community Center Address1027 2nd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN, 56159 Phone number(507) 831-6161 Website addresshttps://mountainlakemn.com/business/loaves-fishes-food-shelf

Area Served: Mountain Lake School District

City of Plymouth

City of PlymouthLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, 55447 Phone number(763) 559-5057 Emailtransit@plymouthmn.gov Website addresshttps://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/administrative-services-/transit/plymouth-metrolink-dial-a-ride

Area Served: City of Plymouth

City of Plymouth

City of PlymouthLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, 55447 Phone number(763) 509-5535 Emailtransit@plymouthmn.gov Website addresshttps://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/administrative-services-/transit

Area Served: City of Plymouth

City of Red Wing

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Food Shelf Red Wing Area Food Shelf Address1755 Old West Main St, Startech Building, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 388-9302 Emailrwfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.redwingfoodshelf.org/receive-food

Area Served: City of Red Wing and surrounding area

City of South St. Paul

City of South St. PaulLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing John Carroll High-Rise Address300 Grand Ave W, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 Phone number(651) 288-8163 Website addresshttps://www.southstpaul.org/499/Senior-Designated-Public-Housing

Area Served: Dakota County

City of South St. Paul

City of South St. PaulLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Nan McKay High-Rise Address200 Marie Ave, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 Phone number(651) 288-8159 Website addresshttps://www.southstpaul.org/499/Senior-Designated-Public-Housing

Area Served: Dakota County

City of Twin Valley

City of Twin ValleyLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Wimmer Cabins Address100-111 Memorial Dr, Twin Valley, MN, 56584 Phone number(218) 584-5254 Emailtvcity@tvutel.com

Area Served: Norman County

City Tour Transportation LLC

City Tour Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2327 E Franklin Ave, Ste 1F, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 298-0224

Area Served: Hennepin County

Civil Society

Civil SocietyLink: view organization details

Crisis Line - Sexual Assault and Trafficking Address1595 Selby Ave, Ste 112, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 291-8810 Emailoffice@civilsocietyhelps.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/civilsocietyhelps

Area Served: Statewide

Civil Society

Civil SocietyLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Address1595 Selby Ave, Ste 112, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 291-8810 Emailoffice@civilsocietyhelps.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/civilsocietyhelps

Area Served: Statewide

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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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