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Community Pathways of Steele County, Inc.

Community Pathways of Steele County, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address155 Oakdale St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 455-2991 Website addresshttps://www.communitypathwayssc.org/marketplace-owatonna

Area Served: Steele County

Central Lutheran Church - Winona

Central Lutheran Church - WinonaLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals - The FEAST Community Meal Address259 W Wabasha St, Winona, MN, 55987 Phone number(507) 452-5156 Emailoffice@centrallutheranchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.centrallutheranchurch.org/the-feast

Area Served: Winona County

Channel One Regional Food Bank

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Food Shelf Channel One Regional Food Bank & Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(507) 424-1707 Emailfoodshelf@channel-one.org Website addresshttps://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs/food-shelf

Area Served: The Food Bank serves the counties of Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties The Food Shelf at this site only serves Olmsted County

Channel One Regional Food Bank

Channel One Regional Food BankLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Channel One Regional Food Bank & Food Shelf Call for Location Phone number(507) 287-2350 Website addresshttps://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs

Area Served: The Food Bank serves the counties of Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties The Food Shelf at this site only serves Olmsted County

Community Food Response

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Food Shelf The Exchange Address120 1st St NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(651) 789-2449 Emailcommunityfoodresponse@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.communityfoodresponse.org

Area Served: City of Rochester

Dodge County Public Health

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Address42 E Main St, Dodge Center, MN, 55927 Phone number(507) 635-6150 Website addresshttps://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/womeninfantand_children_(wic)_nutrition_clinics.php

Area Served: Dodge County

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

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/resources

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Transitional Housing Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/programs/homes

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Food Shelf Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailfood@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/food-access

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Emergency Shelter Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/programs/homes

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Food Shelf Community Action Center (CAC) of Faribault Address1400 Cannon Cir, Ste 8, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 573-2627 Emailfood@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/food-access

Area Served: Rice County

Ely Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address15 W Conan St, Ely, MN, 55731 Phone number(218) 235-8527 Website addresshttps://elyareafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Ely and surrounding communities

Christ United Methodist Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 289-4019 Website addresshttps://www.cumethodist.com/saturdaynoonmeals

Area Served: Olmsted County

Christ the King Lutheran Church - Hutchinson

Christ the King Lutheran Church - HutchinsonLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1040 S Grade Rd SW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-2276 Website addresshttps://www.ctkhutch.com/content.cfm?page_content=calendar_include.cfm&event_id=85&mm=8&dd=17&yy=2024

Area Served: McLeod County

Community Bridge

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Food Shelf Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 321-1967 Emailgeneral@communitybridgempls.info Website addresshttps://www.communitybridgempls.org/community-meal-food-pantry

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Community Bridge

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 321-1967 Emailgeneral@communitybridgempls.info Website addresshttps://www.communitybridgempls.org/community-meal-food-pantry

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Connection Church

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Food Distribution Address637 Ohio St, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(651) 358-9463 Emailinfo@ourconnectionchurch.com Website addresshttps://www.ourconnectionchurch.com/grocerygiveaway

Area Served: Ramsey County

Celebration Lutheran Church

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Food Distribution Address1500 Pine Cone Rd, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 255-0488 Emailreachus@celebrationlutheranchurch.com Website addresshttps://www.celebrationlutheranchurch.com/care-01

Area Served: Sartell area

Cedar Valley Church

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Food Shelf Address8600 Bloomington Ave, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(952) 854-1100 Emailinfo@cvchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.cvchurch.org/findsupport

Area Served: Bloomington and surrounding area

Carver County Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Carver County Social Services Address602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1600 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services

Area Served: Carver County

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

Medical Evaluation
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
- Referral Form for Help Me Grow
- Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
- Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
- Local programs for children in kindergarten or higher grades
Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

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

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