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Emergency Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Provides various basic needs programs such as: - Emergency loans that may help cover costs such as a car repair, electricity bill, heating bill, funeral cost, medical, rent, or other need - Food distribution program - Food shelf

What's Here

Native American Community
Automobile Repair Loans
Food Lines
Food Pantries
Personal Loans

Burnsville Family Resource Center - 360 Communities

Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.

What's Here

Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Diaper Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Food Lines
Cleaning Product Donation Programs
Fresh Food

Food Shelf Services - Thief River Falls Food Shelf

Provides food; regular distribution can be done during open hours. If unable to attend, clients may send a proxy to collect food on their behalf. Emergency food boxes are available between distributions for people in a food emergency. They are available at the following locations: Saint Bernard's Church - 105 Knight Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN - (218)681-3571 - On weekends Donations: Accept perishable and nonperishable food items, baby food, diapers, and personal grooming supplies. Volunteer opportunities are available.

What's Here

Food Lines
Donation Drop Off Points
Food Donation Programs
Food Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities
Mobile Food Pantry Programs
Diaper Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Food Pantries

Food Programs - Prairie Five Community Action

- 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.

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits
Home Delivered Meals
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Low Cost Meals
Food Lines

Second Harvest Food Distribution - Friendship Church

Provides surplus food distribution in partnership with Second Harvest Heartland Volunteers interested to help distribute food can reach Lisa at [email protected]

What's Here

Food Lines
Families
Low Income

Food Programs - Prairie Five Community Action

- 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.

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits
Home Delivered Meals
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Low Cost Meals
Food Lines

Emergency Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Provides various basic needs programs such as: - Emergency loans that may help cover costs such as a car repair, electricity bill, heating bill, funeral cost, medical, rent, or other need - Food distribution program - Food shelf

What's Here

Native American Community
Automobile Repair Loans
Food Lines
Food Pantries
Personal Loans

Food Shelf/Food Distribution - CHAP Store, The

- Emergency Food Shelf: Can be accessed once every three months by individuals residing in Dakota County. Individuals receive approximately one weeks worth of food for their family including frozen meat and shelf staple items. Food distribution is based on what is available. - Weekly Food Distributions: Typically includes fresh produce, meat, bread, and bakery items. Quantity is dependent on donations coming in, but typically each person receives a box of food items.

What's Here

Food Lines
Fresh Food
Food Pantries
Food Donation Programs

Food Distribution - Harbor Church, The

Provides fresh milk, dairy, meat, fresh produce, breads, and a variety of perishable and non-perishable food items for families.

What's Here

Food Lines
Fresh Food
Families

Food Services - Sharing and Caring Hands

Provides a hot meal and a food line with bags of boxed and canned pantry items

What's Here

Soup Kitchens
Food Lines

Fresh Produce Distributions - Neighborhood House

Offers free fresh produce distributions from June - October. Individuals should bring their own bags and/or carts. Each event is set up like a free, open-air farmer's market and provides an opportunity to bring healthy food into the community.

What's Here

Fresh Food
Food Lines

Food Programs - Prairie Five Community Action

- 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.

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits
Home Delivered Meals
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Low Cost Meals
Food Lines

Food Programs - Prairie Five Community Action

- 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.

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits
Home Delivered Meals
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Low Cost Meals
Food Lines

LoveShare - Lighthouse Christian Church

Provides groceries to people in the surrounding community. Grocery items may include bread, eggs, fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat.

What's Here

Food Lines

Manna Market - Fridley Covenant Church

Free food distribution operating in a drive-thru style. The typical food available includes fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, snacks, and desserts.

What's Here

Food Lines

Hope For Our City - Community Basics

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.

What's Here

Food Lines
Fresh Food

Produce Distribution - Jericho Road Ministries

Distributes free produce.

What's Here

Fresh Food
Food Lines

Food Programs - Prairie Five Community Action

- 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.

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits
Home Delivered Meals
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Low Cost Meals
Food Lines

Grocery Give Away - Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative

Hosted once a month in partnership with Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. Items may include frozen foods, pantry items, hygiene products, etc. Individuals should bring their own bag. Must acknowledge that food taken from the giveaway cannot be sold to others.

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies
Food Lines

Emergency Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Provides various basic needs programs such as: - Emergency loans that may help cover costs such as a car repair, electricity bill, heating bill, funeral cost, medical, rent, or other need - Food distribution program - Food shelf

What's Here

Native American Community
Automobile Repair Loans
Food Lines
Food Pantries
Personal Loans

Supermarket Saturday - Oasis Church

Food distribution and warm meal.

What's Here

Food Lines
Soup Kitchens

Food For All Distribution - Neighborhood Thrift Store

- 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.

What's Here

Food Lines
Food Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities

Food Distribution and Pantry - Forest Hills United Methodist Church

- Food Distribution: Provides meat and fresh bread. - Food Pantry: Provides a dry food pantry. There is no limit on quantity of food nor how often people can visit.

What's Here

Food Pantries
Food Lines

Burnsville Family Resource Center - 360 Communities

Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.

What's Here

Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Diaper Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Food Lines
Cleaning Product Donation Programs
Fresh Food

Emergency Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Provides various basic needs programs such as: - Emergency loans that may help cover costs such as a car repair, electricity bill, heating bill, funeral cost, medical, rent, or other need - Food distribution program - Food shelf

What's Here

Native American Community
Automobile Repair Loans
Food Lines
Food Pantries
Personal Loans

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