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- WIC is a program that provides nutrition education and special foods to: - Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently had a baby - Infants, newborn to 1 year - Children, age 1 - 5 years - Through WIC, mothers can obtain: - Assistance in finding regular health care from private doctors or other health agencies - Vouchers good for the purchase of specific foods at the grocery store to supplement the diet of mother and children

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.

- A food shelf open to participants to walk-through and shop for food once per week. The food shelf offers fresh produce, dairy products, eggs, meat, grains, shelf stable protein, cooking and baking ingredients, baby food, and more. - Donations accepted such as fresh and frozen food items, diapers, and money - Families with young children can access diapers ranging from size newborn - 6 years and diaper wipes every week - Home delivery may be available to community members with limited mobility or special circumstances - Items provided may also include feminine hygiene products, household products, toiletries, detergent, and soap. Items are dependent upon donations. - Staff can assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and refer to other resources

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.

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. HeatShare: Serves NE and SE Minneapolis. 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.

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

- 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

Pro-life pregnancy counseling, confidential women's clinic with licensed medical professionals. Services include: - Confidential pregnancy testing - Counseling and referrals for clients receiving pregnancy testing - Counseling and parenting support for fathers - Confidential STI testing and treatment for women - Maternity and baby items, diapers and formula to mothers in financial difficulty. NOTE: Must participate in the pregnancy, parenting, and life skills education program. Individuals must be pregnant or parenting a child 12 months or younger. - Sexual health and fertility awareness education - Pregnancy, parenting, and life skills education with limited material assistance (Learn to Earn Program) Accepts donations of new and used maternity and baby items that are clean and in good condition

St. Charles Area Food Shelf is 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.

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??????

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.

Offers food and gas assistance. Applications for heat, utilities, rent, childcare, and other larger costs are available. Also includes the option to join Transitions, a 3-6 month coaching partnership helping women achieve specific goals in areas such as education, employment, finances, life-style, nutrition, and others.

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

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

- A food shelf open to participants to walk-through and shop for food once per week. The food shelf offers fresh produce, dairy products, eggs, meat, grains, shelf stable protein, cooking and baking ingredients, baby food, and more. - Donations accepted such as fresh and frozen food items, diapers, and money - Families with young children can access diapers ranging from size newborn - 6 years and diaper wipes every week - Home delivery may be available to community members with limited mobility or special circumstances - Items provided may also include feminine hygiene products, household products, toiletries, detergent, and soap. Items are dependent upon donations. - Staff can assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and refer to other resources

Provides a 3-day supply of food to anyone in need. No limits on the amount of food individuals and families can take. Also provides meat. Accepts donations for non-perishable food, fresh food, baby food, formula, personal care items, and laundry detergent. ?

- 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

Earn While You Learn Program: Limited assistance with baby furniture, car seats, diapers, wipes, formula, infant and maternity clothing, and other supplies to clients enrolled in the Earn While You Learn (EWYL) program. Parents can earn Baby Bucks after attending each lesson offered through BrightCourse, which can be redeemed in the Baby Boutique. BrightCourse: Available in-person or online - Abstinence and sex behavior education: Contraceptives and their side effects, natural family planning, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) - Financial budgeting and life skills education: Provides assistance and referrals for employment, financial, and housing needs - Parenting education: Also offers co-parenting - Pregnancy education: Breastfeeding, infant care, labor and delivery, prenatal care, and more Other Related Services - Advocates for mentoring for crisis pregnancy and other needs - Pro-life crisis pregnancy counseling and mentoring - Medical services: Pregnancy tests, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment, and ultrasounds ?- Mothers' support group that meets weekly over coffee NOTE: Accepts donations of new and gently used baby/children's clothing (up to size 5T), maternity clothing, and equipment that is clean and in good condition (high chairs, strollers, and toys).

- 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

St John's Lutheran Church provides food for those in need. May have hygiene, infant, and kitchen products, and other miscellaneous items when available.

Winona Volunteer Services offers vouchers and referrals to meet a variety of needs for people who are struggling. Before a voucher is given an in-depth conversation will take place between the individual and staff to determine individual's circumstances. Vouchers may be issued for the items listed below. - Clothing vouchers may be issued for the Winona Volunteer Services Clothes Shop. If specific employment-related clothing is required a voucher may be issued to Rogan's or another local entity. - Diapers voucher may be issued for parents/guardians experiencing unexpected financial difficulty. - Formula vouchers may be issued, but a referral from WIC is required. - Vouchers may be issued for individuals needing cooking supplies. - ID replacement financial assistance may be available for individuals needing ID to gain employment, but a referral from Careerforce Center is required. - Miscellaneous emergency needs financial assistance may be provided when no other assistance is available. - Please note that utility assistance is not available through Winona Volunteer Services and that basic assistance via vouchers is available via Law Enforcement @ 201 W 3rd St at night and on weekends.

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

Pro-life pregnancy resource center that offers free abortion information, adoption information and referrals, maternity and infant items, medical referrals, parenting education, post-abortion support, pregnancy options information, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted disease (STD) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) information, and support for men. NOTE: Does not offer or refer for pregnancy terminations or birth control. Information is provided as an educational service and should not be relied on as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.

Offers the following children's programming: - Baby and Toddler Care Packages: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a care package for babies and toddlers that includes diapers or pull-ups, wipes, and other items as available, such as onesies, hats, baby lotion, and body wash. Formula, bottles, and baby food may also be available. Care packages are assembled based on diaper size. Not all items are available at all times based on supply. - Birthday Bags: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a "Birthday Bag" for each child's birthday. Bags are filled with candles, cake decorations, party favors for 6-8 kids, themed plates and napkins, colorful party decorations (table cloths, paper streamers, etc.), and small toys or crafts. Parents may also pick up a birthday cake or cupcakes. Families should notify CEAP when scheduling a food appointment if a child has an upcoming birthday. - LearnStrong Back To School: Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to families in the community through a curbside distribution program. Backpacks are provided and assembled by generous community partners and individual donors. - Toys of Joy Holiday Program: A special event held in December where parents can shop for toys for their children in CEAP's Community Room. Community partners and individual donors provide gifts.

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.