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- Provides supplemental healthy foods and nutrition education on breastfeeding support, a one-to-one basis to pregnant women, infants and children up to age 5 years old - The program serves as an adjunct to good health care, during critical times of growth and development, in order to prevent the occurrence of health problems and improve the health status of these persons

Will help families with food or personal items if needed due to an accident, illness, or hardship. - Cards and greetings are sent year-round to those hurting from the death of a loved one, or enduring illness or injury - Christmas gift-giving program for those in need - Monetary donations accepted

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: Food programs - Food shelf vouchers Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need Outreach and referrals to - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

- Special supplement food program provides specified nutritious foods and nutrition education to pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants and children up to age 5. Clinics are held monthly in 4 areas of the county: - Pine River - Pillager - Remer - Walker

Provides short-term help for low-income households who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Direct financial assistance may include foreclosure payments, rent payments, rent subsidies, security deposits, first month's rent, utility payments, or other assistance to prevent eviction. Minimal assistance is also available for food, child care, transportation, and work clothing and supplies. The purpose of these programs is to stabilize families in their home or re-house families that are homeless.

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: Food programs - Food shelf vouchers Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need Outreach and referrals to - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

Provides supplemental food and vouchers for fresh produce. Individuals may visit the food shelf once per month and usually receive 60 pounds worth of food.

Provides assistance with the following when all other resources have been exhausted: - Food vouchers - Housing assistance including coordinated entry and search assistance - Other emergency needs (when funding is available) - Rent payment assistance - Transportation - Utility service payment assistance including electric, gas, and heating fuel - Youth summer camp scholarships (when funding is available)

Voucher system, for food at Springfield Market (Springfield) and Mikes's Discount Foods (Comfrey)

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: Food programs - Food shelf vouchers Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need Outreach and referrals to - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

Provides short-term help for low-income households who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Direct financial assistance may include foreclosure payments, rent payments, rent subsidies, security deposits, first month's rent, utility payments, or other assistance to prevent eviction. Minimal assistance is also available for food, child care, transportation, and work clothing and supplies. The purpose of these programs is to stabilize families in their home or re-house families that are homeless.

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: Food programs - Food shelf vouchers Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need Outreach and referrals to - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

Assistance with: - Food vouchers - Gas vouchers - Limited car repair assistance with a documented estimate - Rent assistance - Utility assistance (electric, gas, and water) A free meal is served on Tuesday nights at the parish.

Services vary from county to county; volunteer opportunities included for interested community members. Services may include: Basic needs: - Back-to-school assistance - Food - Housing - Other emergency needs - Transportation - Utility assistance Summer camps for youth Thrift store vouchers for clothing/household goods

- Provides nutritional education and information on food preparation, food storage/safety, and wellness - Seniors participating in CSFP are given a box of highly nutritious food each month. Packages may include canned fruits, vegetables and juices; dry and UHT milk; American cheese; canned meat; peanut butter or dried beans; cereal; rice or pasta. - Seniors participating in CSFP in the in Metro Areas, as well as other areas of Minnesota are eligible for Farmer's Market Coupons in July.

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.

- Individuals/families receive a 7-day supply of food including fresh or frozen meat, dairy, produce, non-perishable items, dry goods, and personal care items. Shopping is done in the in-person choice model or via a pre-packaged non-choice selection provided through the Market drive-thru option. Food can be accessed once a month per household. Emergency bags are also available. - Market Express is an express drive-thru food pick-up on specific dates throughout the month. Food package includes 3-4 day supply including meat, dairy, produce, and dry goods (contents may vary). Visit website for schedule, times, and to sign up. - Market Cart is a mobile produce program that delivers fresh produce to senior living communities - Market on the Move (MOM) provides a refrigerated van that distributes food throughout area communities and also offers snacks and lunches during the summer - Food shelf accepts donations of fresh, frozen, canned, packaged food, personal care items, and cleaning products

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.

- Emergency services available in the form of goods, clothing, food, shelter, etc. in the cases of natural disaster, fire, flooding, etc - The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves - Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of Service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security numbers in order to provide any services - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable

Provides a means for churches and other organizations to work together to match up volunteers to meet an individual's or family's needs. Provides: - Baby Care Ministry: Helps young families by providing infant and toddler high chairs, baby cribs, pack-n-plays, and strollers - Build-A-Bed: Builds and gives single beds and bunk beds. Also delivers them directly to homes and assembles them in the room. - Bike Ministry: Provides bicycles for adults and children - Clean Sweep: Helps families with basic cleaning supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, sponges, all-purpose spray, toilet bowl cleaner, and more - Clothing Ministry: Provides essential clothing through Trending Upward Thrift Shoppe - Diaper Ministry: Helps young families by providing diapers, pull-ups, and wipes for babies and toddlers - Food and Gas Cards: Provides gift cards for food and gas - FurniShare: Matches up donations of household goods and furniture (including beds, mattresses/box springs (free of stains, rips, and tears), dressers, kitchen tables/chairs, and living room furniture) with people who need them. Also provides monthly furniture sales. - Kitchen Essentials: Offers a basic supply of silverware, dishes, cups, and cookware to individuals and families - LAM Vac Valet: Donates and repairs vacuum cleaners in good condition - Loads of Love: Cares for families in need by providing laundry detergent, fabric sheets, dish, and dishwasher soap - Personal Care: Provides necessary personal items including soap, shampoo, razors, toilet paper, deodorant, feminine products, and more - The Birthday Closet Ministry: Provides supplies for children's birthdays - The Linen Closet: Provides new or used blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths - Towel Ministry: Provides bath towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths - Winter Wear Ministry: Provides boots, coats, hats, mittens, and scarves

May provide emergency assistance with food, clothing, and shelter, including: - Gas cards for people needing to get to work or important appointments (on a case-by-case basis). Gas cards are not available for people with Medicare or Medicaid (because they have other options for transportation) - Motel vouchers (in extreme crises and for short-term stays only when funding is available) - One-time rent payment assistance Staff may also provide information and referrals to other community resources for people.

- 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

Provides emergency financial assistance for gas, food or shelter for one day

- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk - The purpose of the WIC Program is to prevent health problems and to improve the health of program participants during critical times of growth and development - The WIC Program provides nutrition education, access to health services, referrals to health and other social services and vouchers for supplemental foods - The food vouchers list the types and quantities of WIC foods that are consistent with the participant's nutritional needs - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk

Emergency food, shelter, gas money, and other assistance