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Provides support and resources to youth experiencing homelessness in the Mankato area through The REACH Youth Resource Center. Services Offered: Basic Necessities: - Access to computers, laptops, and Wi-Fi - Clothing and grocery vouchers - Meals, showers, and toiletries - Transportation assistance Housing and Shelter Options: - Connections to public housing programs - Coordinated entry assessments for homeless youth - Crisis nursery program - Emergency shelter and street outreach services - Independent living, housing assistance, and short-term housing options Support and Education: - Access to licensed therapists - Community and volunteer service opportunities - Financial assistance - Ongoing case management- Rental education through RentWise Preparation for Employment and Independent Living: - Assistance with taxes and obtaining legal documents (birth certificates, social security cards, driver's licenses) - Budgeting and financial planning - College preparation and FAFSA completion - Job searching, resume writing, and interview skills - Nutrition and cooking support Recreational Activities: - Art projects, field trips, movie days, and other social activities

An area food shelf that provides a 3-day supply of food according to the number of people in the household. Availability of the food shelf is once per month; twice monthly if recommended by Family Services. Depending upon donations received may also provide diapers or baby food.

Provides supplemental groceries for singles and families

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applications: Provides assistance with applications for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) a county-run, state-supervised Federal program that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic food support benefits that can help stretch your household food budget. - Information and Referral: Offers information on resources of local food shelves - Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) Applications: The program is designed to provide healthy and nutritious food products each month at no cost to eligible individuals over the age of 60. Helps eligible individuals apply for the program. - Second Harvest Heartland: Provides a free food distribution program to those in need - Prairie Five Meals Program: Offers congregate dining, home delivered, and frozen meals serving 34 communities in the area. Frozen meals are available for weekend, holiday, emergency and rural delivery. The program promotes health and independent living in the senior population through improved nutrition and reduction of social isolation.

Provides food to individuals and families. Donations accepted.

A weekly food shelf where clients can walk through and choose nutritious foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, grains, pantry staples, and baby food. - Available items may also include hygiene and household products, depending on donations. - Donations of food and funds are accepted. - Families with young children can access diapers (newborn through size 6) and wipes. - Home delivery may be available for individuals with limited mobility or special circumstances. - Staff assist with SNAP applications and connect clients with additional community resources.

Distributes emergency food to people in need. Availability of the food shelf is once every 30 days. Donations accepted, volunteer opportunities available.

Collaborative effort with local businesses, restaurants, and corporations. Provides a grocery giveaway with a combination of fresh produce, bakery goods, shelf-stable items, and/or refrigerated and frozen food products.

- Distributes meal and lodging vouchers, provided by the Salvation Army, when the Salvation Army is closed - Guidelines for distribution are governed by the Salvation Army - Vouchers are for temporary emergencies to help individuals experiencing homelessness or a person who is staying or working in a place for only a short time

Drop-in center for homeless youth: ?- Housing Hub: Connects youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist the youth with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between friends or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry. - Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer - Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)

Food shelf is available to those in need. residents can visit every 30 days. Also provides pet food. Accepts donations of fresh produce.

Older adult activity center which provides: - Arts and craft activities - Billiards - Bingo - Book club - Club Prior Pantry - Exercise and Tai Chi classes - Field trips - Foot care - Health insurance counseling for Medicare and Medical Assistance, choosing a supplement or Part D Plan, assisting with health insurance forms and more - Knitting - Polka dancing lessons - Salsa dancing lessons - Walking Club

Provides food for people in need, and can use the food shelf as many times as needed. - Pick up of food items on select days or emergency food basis - Supply varies depending on donations - Accepts donations and offers volunteer opportunities

A food pantry offering supplemental food for persons in need. The pantry provides a variety of foods and personal items including frozen foods, canned food, toothpaste, soap, and infant formula. On occasion the food shelf can provide diapers, feminine products, and Depends incontinence products. Accepts donations for food and personal care items.

Community food shelf providing shelf-stable food and personal hygiene items

- Emergency food for persons in need. Primary visits are allowed every 30 days, with secondary visits available in between. - Accepts donations of food

Provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need. Accepts donations for food and personal care items.

- Offers an emergency food shelf that includes fresh dairy and meat, fruits and vegetables, cereal and breads, canned items, pasta, and, depending upon donations received, hygiene and household items. - The availability of the food shelf is two visits per person or family per month.

Provides a hot meal for those in need in the community. A Little Free Pantry available outside of the church building.

Operates a network of five partner food shelves in which clients shop for their own food and have the opportunity to meet with a volunteer to learn about additional resources. Also operates a Nutrition Assistance Program for older adults in Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville, and Rosemount, which provides monthly food support to low-income older adults.

Provides a food shelf to those in need. Keeps a small amount of food available for emergencies between regular dates. Families may receive two to three grocery bags of food per family that contain mostly canned or dried foods each month. On Eid (the two Islamic holidays) families may also receive coupons for meat and groceries.

Provides emergency food. Families are welcome to choose any food they need and can use, according to family size and may access the food shelf as often as they need. Services include: - Home Delivery: Non-perishable food items plus dairy, butter, milk, eggs, fresh produce, and frozen meat are delivered to individuals who are homebound - Must Go Produce: Extra food available for families for the weekend - Summer Bag Program: Provides additional kid-friendly food to families with school-age children during the summer. Weekend bags provide additional food for school-age children receiving free or reduced lunches but still struggle with hunger on weekends. Each bag includes healthy food options for kids such as canned fruit and vegetable; juice box; spaghetti and spaghetti sauce; potential extras like granola bars and fruit cups. 1 bag is available for every 2 children. 1 bag is available per month. Goal is to help compensate for kids who aren't getting school lunch during the summer.

Provides a food shelf to those in need. Keeps a small amount of food available for emergencies between regular dates. Families may receive two to three grocery bags of food per family that contain mostly canned or dried foods each month. On Eid (the two Islamic holidays) families may also receive coupons for meat and groceries.

Provides food for persons in Lake Of The Woods County, West Koochiching, and Eastern Roseau

- Surplus produce and dry goods that are about to have their expiration date expire. - People are encouraged to bring boxes or a laundry basket because food is in bulk units. - Volunteer opportunities.