Basic needs services operate on a client-choice model and strive to assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and empowerment through providing food and clothing. Clients of the food shelves or clothing closet are requested to bring a few bags to take their items home. - Clothing closet provides clothing and small household items - Food shelf is available by appointment - Delivers food packages, free of charge, directly to clients that live within 10 miles of the area food shelf. Complete the online food shelf order form. Delivery priority is given to seniors and health-related homebound persons. - Will accept donations of food, toys, hygiene items, and small household items

Provides a grocery service, including taking grocery orders, shopping, and delivery of groceries to the client's home by volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are available to shop and deliver groceries.

Volunteers provide light housekeeping, minor repairs, and yard work; they may also handle deliveries of mail, prescriptions, meals, weekly groceries as needed.

- Bulk whole grains and beans - Foods for special diets - Fresh produce - Free delivery within the Litchfield city limits, call - Organically grown foods

Provides a food shelf offering a wide variety of foods such as produce, meats, grains, milk, eggs, deli items, and personal care items. Families and individuals can use the food shelf once per month by appointment. The food shelf: - Accepts donations of nonperishable food and select personal care/household items are accepted. Donations accepted include menstrual products, toilet paper, and paper towel. - Food delivery program designed to make food access simple for those unable to visit the food shelf in person - Offers curbside pick-up services are available during service hours. Families and individuals can pick up food as needed.

Provides the following support services: - Caregiver Consulting: Professional assistance providing information, assessment, education, coordination, and training for caregivers and care receivers - Caregiver Relief: Coordinates volunteer help for the person who cares for a chronically ill home-bound loved one. Allows the caregiver time to attend to other tasks and provides contact for the home-bound person - Caregiver Support Group: Helps spouses and family members with changes in the family unit; once a month in both Ely and Babbitt - Friendly Visits: Volunteer visits for area residents who might be homebound or just alone and want or need contact with the greater community - Grocery Delivery: Available for those who find it difficult or unsafe to navigate local grocery stores. Volunteers will deliver groceries to the home - Northwoods Memory Care Program: Guides clients and their families through Alzheimer's by helping to reduce stress and increasing family support - Tasty Tuesday: Provides a class to older adults at no cost at the Ely senior center. The class provides healthy recipes, food preparation, and more. Availability is limited. - Volunteer Rides: Coordinates rides that are not available through other services for local and long distance medical appointments, meetings, errands, and social events.

- Full food assistance may be received up to 12 times per year with at least one week between visits - Partial food assistance is available to clients once per week (Monday - Friday); items mostly include perishables and a more limited meat selection - Walk-in orders will be filled the following business day - Anything beyond the standard food order including baby items, juice, laundry detergent, dish soap, baking supplies, soy milk, powdered milk, personal care items, etc. may or may not be available - ECHO will offer delivery of food supplies to those people who call if they need the service - No-shows (no call two days prior to cancel pickup) count as one of the 12 visits allowed per year - Accepts food donations to support its services and contribute to community-based food distribution efforts.

- 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

Distributes mainstream and culturally relevant food and household items. Services include: - Bonus area with additional items for guests with no restriction on the number of visits - Food delivery services: Available for guests who are unable to visit the food shelf - Food pantry guests can access twice a month - West African Ethnic Food Pantry (WAEFP) guests can access once a month and receive up to 5 staple food items

Grocery store or grocery shopping assistance service provides food to the individual's home. The service is available to people who are unable to go to the store, or for those who prefer to have groceries delivered. - Delivery of groceries and assistance with putting items away - Orders can be placed over the phone - Product catalog includes food items and household essentials

- Emergency Food Assistance: Individuals experiencing homelessness can receive food once a week. Other individuals may receive food once every 30 days. The amount provided is based on family size, with exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis. Clients have the option to choose the food items they prefer. - Hygiene Products: Offers hygiene products to individuals in need. - NAPS Distribution: Partners with local organizations to distribute nutritious and affordable produce to the community. - SACA Delivers: Provides monthly deliveries of groceries to homebound older adults (ages 55+) and individuals with documented disabilities. Each delivery includes non-perishable items, dairy, eggs, butter, and frozen meat. The service also includes safety checks to ensure the well-being of recipients.

Provides food each week to individuals and families. Shoppers (households) can choose from a variety of food items including produce, milk, bread, and dairy products. Personal care items are provided when available. Grocery delivery is also available.

Provides a 5 to 7 day supply of food per visit according to the size of the household. Households can utilize the food shelf once a month. Offers pre-packed food delivery to individuals who may be homebound or in specific situation.

An emergency food shelf for persons in need, can be used once a month. Will also provide food delivery for those who are homebound.

Offers the following services: ?- Food Shelf: Provides a 7-day supply of food to those in need including fresh produce, meat and dairy. Baby products and hygiene items often available. On-site food pantry may be used twice per month. Food delivery appointments may also be available. Visit website for an up-to-date holiday schedule. - Mobile Food Pantry: Provides regular access to fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, diary, and deli items to several locations throughout Bloomington, Richfield, Edina, and South Minneapolis. Visit website for locations and schedule.

A box or bag of groceries is provided on a limited basis for people who are unable to provide food for themselves or their families

Food distribution for members in need. Delivery is available by request to seniors. Food items may include but are not limited to: - Beans (canned and dry) - Cereals (hot and cold) - Egg noodles - Fresh fruits and vegetables - Frozen and canned meats - Juices - Soups and sauces

Provides emergency food. Families are welcome to choose any food they need and can use, according to family size and may access the food shelf as often as they need. Services include: - Home Delivery: Non-perishable food items plus dairy, butter, milk, eggs, fresh produce, and frozen meat are delivered to individuals who are homebound - Must Go Produce: Extra food available for families for the weekend - Summer Bag Program: Provides additional kid-friendly food to families with school-age children during the summer. Weekend bags provide additional food for school-age children receiving free or reduced lunches but still struggle with hunger on weekends. Each bag includes healthy food options for kids such as canned fruit and vegetable; juice box; spaghetti and spaghetti sauce; potential extras like granola bars and fruit cups. 1 bag is available for every 2 children. 1 bag is available per month. Goal is to help compensate for kids who aren't getting school lunch during the summer.

Services offers: - Assistance for families in determining how best to care for aging relatives - Caregiver consultant provides one-to-one assistance to families and caregivers to create a personalized caregiving plan - Chores including washing windows, basic home maintenance, assistance with moving, and yard work - Companionship offers friendly visits and phone calls, weekly check-ins, and monthly Care Packages delivery - Grocery shopping and grocery delivery services - Social and educational engagement opportunities including outreach activities, game days, and more - Transportation to and from medical, dental, and eye, and other appointments in Duluth and Two Harbors

Food distribution. Delivers to Elders are made to Vermilion and Nett Lake on a monthly basis. Program eligibility is based on income guidelines and deductions.

Provides healthy and nutritious food. Individuals can access the food shelf by shopping in-store, delivery, or curbside pickup (food is chosen for individuals) monthly.

Grocery shopping at 4 Super One locations delivered to area senior citizens. Call in order, groceries shopped and delivered to client's door. Deliver almost all products carried by the store, including birthday cakes, greeting cards, store gift cards (up to $50 value), grocery bags, phone cards, deli and bakery pickups, and stamps. No alcohol and/or tobacco products.

Individuals and seniors who experience difficulties shopping for their groceries at the food shelf can request "Groceries On the Go", a free monthly food shelf delivery service.

Services includes: - Individuals receive a box or 2 bags of groceries, or more if a family is needing food - Provides bread, dairy, fresh produce, meat and shelf-stable foods. Books, diapers and hygiene items are also an option when available. Donations of these items are accepted. - Delivery available - Personal Shopper can be utilized for individuals unable to navigate stairs/need groceries brought out to their cars - Volunteer opportunities available to check in/check-out people, restock items on the shelves, deliver groceries to cars and unload donated food

- Provides assistance for frail elderly or homebound individuals unable to drive or get to a grocery store - ElderCircle partners with logal grocery stores to provide delivery service for homebound individuals - Grocery orders will be received in the Eldercircle office every Tuesday between the hours of 8:00 am - 12 noon - Shopping is completed and groceries will be delivered by volunteers on Wednesdays - No money exchange at time of delivery but the bill is included with delivery to be mailed to the grocery store - There is no charge for this service; donations are always graciously accepted