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.

- 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.

- 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

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

- 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

A private, non-profit organization serving Clearwater County. (Requests from outside of the county will not necessarily be denied) 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 number in order to provide ANY services. - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable. Also see "Transient Policy"

Provides emergency food for people who are in need

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

One-time assistance for people in emergency need of food, gas, or motel vouchers

The availability of financial assistance/vouchers varies month by month and may be limited to partial payments depending on the amount owed and funds available. Financial emergency assistance may be available once every 12 months and considered on a case-by-case basis for the following. Services include, but are not limited to: - Food vouchers - Furniture vouchers and referrals to Bridging to receive furniture - Gas money vouchers or gift cards are available once every 6 months, depending upon the situation - Heat Share program provides fuel oil, gas, and electric payment assistance to avoid disconnection - Information and referral for eye care and food shelf - Networking support - Other financial assistance for emergencies beyond the individual's control - Pathway of Hope: Mentoring program for families. Provides help with attaining goals. - Rent payment assistance - School supplies available seasonally? - Seasonal family and kids' day and weekend camps - Sewer, trash, and water service payment assistance - Vehicle repair cost assistance - Winter outerwear

- 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

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

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 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.

- Offers grants to help families with past due rent and mortgage, utility bills, short-term transportation assistance, school or job-related expenses, and prescriptions - Emergency supplies, laundry tokens, and clothing are available for people experiencing homelessness - Financial assistance follows county guidelines for Emergency Cash Assistance and must resolve the crisis or situation. Individuals can receive financial assistance once within a 12-month period.

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 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.

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 support service for families including: - Emergency Food and Shelter: Assists individuals and families in a crisis to prevent homelessness, which may include providing a motel voucher or food voucher - Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program - FHPAP: Provides short-term assistance for individuals and families to keep housing, or to assist getting into housing such as providing rent payment, rental deposit and utility service payment assistance - Food Support Outreach: SNAP specialists assist with questions and applications, as well as provide outreach support - Transitional Housing: Helps people who have no permanent address find permanent housing - Youth Homeless Demonstration Grant (YHDP): Assists homeless youth ages 18-24 with obtaining housing, along with many other incentives

Emergency food, shelter, gas money, and other assistance

Crosby area Ministry for those in need addressing: - Heat bills - Gas to go to a medical appointment or other emergencies - The fund provides grocery or gasoline gift cards to families in need - Food cards are also given at Easter and Thanksgiving A small team evaluates each need and determines the gifting of donated funds

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.

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

- 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 emergency financial assistance to veterans, service members, and their families facing temporary hardships due to military service-related incidents or medical issues. Assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis, with no repayment required - Accepts monetary donations online to support military veterans in need and their families - Donated funds are provided to assist families with quality-of-life issues - Funding from the program assists in critical areas such as utilities, auto payments, insurance, auto repair, food, and rent for situations that require a quick turnaround NOTE: Second requests will be accepted, but they must be for essential reasons, with immediate needs supported by the Chain of Command or verifying individuals with at least 45 days separating the two requests.