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Accepts donations of and provides diapers, food/formula, feminine hygiene products, and clothing/bedding items for children ages birth - 4 years for families in need

- 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 non-profit medical clinic that offers confidential pro-life services. Offers support and resources to men and women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy, are at risk for an STD, or need resources as new parents. Services include: - Abortion information - Cradle of Hope Program: Offers free Pack N Plays - Life coaching - Pregnancy and parenting education - Pregnancy testing - Post abortion support - STD/HIV testing - Ultrasounds - UTI screening NOTE: Clinic does not recommend, provide, or refer clients for abortion??????

Pathway of Hope: Designated case management for families with children. Food Shelf: Available once per calendar month. Walk-in during open hours. Culturally-specific food is often available. Hygiene: Hygiene kits are typically available. Showers are available for people who are unhoused during specific hours. Transportation: Must be able to verify that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or a medical appointment. Clients should bring a letter (on company letterhead) stating when they started working and when they will get their first paycheck. Transportation is limited to once a year. Case-by-case exceptions may be made depending on the transportation need. Employment services: job leads, resume assistance, job search techniques instruction Seasonal services: Family Camp, coats for kids, holiday programs for Easter and Thanksgiving, and emergency disaster services. Referrals to rental assistance (funding is limited), car repair services, and budget counseling.

Accepts donations of and provides diapers, food/formula, feminine hygiene products, and clothing/bedding items for children ages birth - 4 years for families in need

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.

Provides assistance with: - Bus fare/gas money for transportation to and from work, medical appointments, and school - Car repair assistance - Electric and gas disconnect assistance - Limited fuel oil assistance - Employment-related items (varies by donations) NOTE: Financial assistance is extremely limited. Funds vary from month to month. Other available support: - Diapers and formula (availability varies based on donations) - Personal hygiene items

Provides assistance and support for many programs related to creating healthy and equitable food access. Work with clients who are interested in obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by assisting with the application process. Administers the SNAP program at four local farmers' markets in Cook, Hibbing, Tower, and Virginia. Provides a variety of services such as: - Arrowhead Grown: A website and facebook page created to promote farmers across the region. It includes dates, times, locations, and details of each farmer's market in northeast Minnesota. The site also includes helpful information for customers using SNAP-EBT, Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers, and Power of Produce (POP) tokens. - Community Food Forest: A large perennial garden made up of berry bushes, grapevines, and fruit trees. It continues to grow each year. Community members are encouraged to participate in maintaining the food forest, and the site is accessible to anyone to harvest. - Farmers Markets: Families utilizing SNAP-EBT can shop at Virginia Market Square, Cook Area Farmers Market, Hibbing Farmers Market, and Tower Farmers Market, and receive a match in dollars. - Food Shelves: Funds food shelves for agencies across Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis County. Provide emergency and short-term food assistance to income-eligible individuals and families who have run out of options to alleviate hunger. - Little Free Pantries: There are three free food pantries located in Virginia at AEOA, Hope Presbyterian Church, Our Saviors Church, and at the Hoyt Lakes Public Library. AEOA maintains the pantry located outside of the AEOA office. - Northeast Minnesota Food Access Guide: Manages the Northeast Minnesota Food Access Guide which lists information on local food shelf hours, locations, grocery financial assistance programs, free meals, and food prep resources.

Pro-life pregnancy support services, including: - Acceptance of donations of baby clothing, diapers, and other items for up to size 3T are available on a monthly basis - Baby formula (when available) - Community resource information and referrals for financial, medical, or other help, including food and shelter. References provided for baby furniture. - Complete layette given to established clients at 36 weeks of pregnancy - Information on adoption, fetal development, parenting, and more - Pregnancy testing (results can be provided for social services) - Right-to-life pregnancy counseling

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.

Offer food and groceries, household essentials, personal care items, and pet food. Essential items available may be diapers, baby formula, shampoo/conditioner, adult briefs, laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. Shoppers can shop twice per month. Grocery delivery service is available to local older adults who have mobility or limited transportation options. Grocery deliveries take place monthly.

Child abuse prevention and family support program that provides temporary, short-term care for children. Additional services include: - Crisis counseling and support - Diapers and formula - Referrals to community resources

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.

Provides needed items for children of all ages to families in need. This includes: -baby gear -baby food -diapers -clothes -toys -books

A non-profit, pro-life medical clinic offering free and confidential services to individuals facing unplanned pregnancies, at risk for STDs, or in need of resources as new parents. Services include: - Abortion information - Abortion pill reversal - Abortion recovery - Adoption information - Options consultations - Pregnancy and parenting education - Pregnancy testing - Sexual health education - Support for men - Referrals Note: The clinic does not recommend, provide, or refer clients for abortion services.

Provides pregnancy resources, including: - Center has videos, literature, cassette tapes, and speakers available upon request - Emergency baby food, formula, and diapers - Free pregnancy tests - Learn to Earn program: Participants attend classes, read books, and watch videos to earn points, which are then used to "purchase" items such as baby furniture and baby clothing. - Maternity and infant/child clothing, baby care books, and toys - Pro-life counseling services - Staffed by trained volunteers

Supplemental food is provided once every 4 weeks to anyone in need. Will provide a minimum of 15 pounds of food per adult. Hygiene items, baby food, and dog and cat food for companion animals are also available. Baby formula is sometimes available; call ahead.

- Free rapid pregnancy tests - Support and information on pro-life choices for responding to a crisis pregnancy - Earn While You Learn program for pregnancy and parenting information, as well as baby items - Assistance with maternity and baby items - Resource information - Postabortion support

Pro-life services include: - Adoption information and referrals - Confidential counseling and mentoring - Earn-While-You-Learn parenting program - Free pregnancy testing and a limited ultrasound - Maternity and infant supplies through a baby boutique - Parenting support and life-skills education - Post-abortion counseling/healing support - Prenatal and parenting education classes - Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) education and testing

- Accepts donations of gently used baby items (except car seats and cribs), blankets, bouncers, diapers, wipes, baby wash, formula, high chairs, maternity clothes, swings, toys, books, stuffed animals, pacifiers, and clothing/shoes from newborn up to size 3T ??- Car seat safety seminars - Classes in breastfeeding, budgeting, childbirth, child care, food/nutrition, housing, infant care, life coaching, parenting, and more - Individuals may receive a new infant car seat or convertible car seat when they take two classes and the car seat safety seminar - Community referrals to child care, food, education, employment, housing (including assistance in searching for housing), job assistance, physicians, and more - Peer counseling - Pregnancy testing - Provides baby clothing, coats, snow suits, hats, mittens, scarves, shoes, furniture, emergency diapers, wipes, blankets, maternity clothing, Pack N Plays, and formula - Pro-life pregnancy educational counseling on abortion and alternatives - Ultrasound services

- 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

Provides a weekly shopping food shelf for free food, household items, and more. Services include: - Application assistance for those who qualify to enroll in the MNsure health insurance program, Nutrition Assistance Program - NAPS, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP - A weekly food supply - Cleaning supplies - Parent support such as baby food, breast milk, diapers, and formula - Personal hygiene products including condoms, pads, and tampons - Pet food

Pro-life pregnancy and parenting support programs, including: - Car seat safety checks - Free confidential pregnancy test - Parenting with Purpose: Personalized parenting education appointments which include access to free baby clothes, diapers, furniture, baby food, toiletries, and more, assistance with finding and applying for resources, case management, emotional and spiritual support, and medical and community services referrals - Peer advocacy - Pro-life pregnancy counseling for alternatives to abortion - Support groups ?Donations are accepted. Visit website to see a list of current needs.

Offer food and groceries, household essentials, personal care items, and pet food. Essential items available may be diapers, baby formula, shampoo/conditioner, adult briefs, laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. Shoppers can shop twice per month. Grocery delivery service is available to local older adults who have mobility or limited transportation options. Grocery deliveries take place monthly.

Pro-life pregnancy support services, including: - Confidential pregnancy testing - Life coaching services - Material Assistance: Diapers and wipes, formula, maternity and baby clothing, cribs, and car seats - Pre-natal and parenting classes - Referrals for adoption services, financial aid, housing, legal assistance, and medical care - STI testing and treatment - Ultrasounds