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- 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.

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

Errands and shopping assistance

- Volunteers will run local errands like picking up prescriptions or getting groceries for homebound seniors ensuring that they have the needed supplies to maintain their health and continue functioning independently at home

Friendly visits

- Volunteers provide social interaction for those who live alone or who would benefit from additional support and companionship

Handyworker and yardwork assistance

- Volunteers provide assistance with minor home repairs and maintenance (recipients are expected to pay for needed materials), outdoor chores such as garden projects, yard work, cleaning out gutters or snow removal

Housekeeping and chore service

- Volunteers provide assistance with routine cleaning and/or other occasional deep cleaning around the home to help ensure that seniors have a clean and safe environment which helps reduce safety risks that would be present if the senior attempted to do these chores on their own

Resource and referral

- Provides resources and referrals for any number of services that are not provided directly by agency

Respite care

- Volunteers provide the primary caregiver a temporary reprieve from their caregiving responsibilities and provide companionship and support to the senior receiving care. Faith In Action volunteers are not able to help with personal care such as toileting/bathing or assist with transfers or provide medical services such as administering medication or changing dressings.

Transportation

- Volunteer Drivers transport and escort participants to medical and non medical appointments helping increase mobility for seniors who are unable to drive or providing a safe alternative for those who still have a vehicle and license. Mileage reimbursement is available to all volunteer drivers.

• Decision-making
• Assessments for services
• Medical escorts for doctor appointments
• Home safety assessments
• Assistance with needed paperwork for application for services
• Connection to programs and referrals
• Checkbook balancing
• Respite care
• Friendly visitors
• Transportation
• Grocery assistance
• Chore requests
• Senior companion
• Fall prevention education
• Books to Go program

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.

- 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

Emergency food shelf primarily serving residents of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie, but food access is open to anyone for whom PROP is the most convenient location:

• Up to two food service appointments per month
• Appointment options include in-person shopping in the Food Mart or curbside service
• Offers limited delivery for seniors or those with mobility issues residing in service area
• Food donations accepted; see website for donation hours and most needed items

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 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.

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

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/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 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, and personal care 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.

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

Provides a variety of food services for households in need including:

- Central food shelf: Households can shop for groceries which include bread, fresh food, and meat two times per month

- Emergency food bags: Provides milk, bread, and 13 pounds of shelf-stable food for households who need food immediately - Mobile food shelf: Delivers bread, fresh food, meat, non-perishable food, and toilet paper to households in select apartment buildings - Home delivery: Delivers bread, fresh food, meat, non-perishable food, and toilet paper to households​

- Food donations accepted. Visit website for a list of current needs: https://www.icafoodshelf.org/donate-food

Provides dedicated support to seniors in the community to allow them to remain in their own homes. Using volunteer support from the community and throughout the Twin Cities, East Side Elders provides a variety of programming including: - Chores and Housekeeping: Visitors can help with everyday chores such as laundry, vacuuming, writing checks, doing the dishes, or simply reading a book. This service allows a friendly visitor to make sure that the house is secure and there are no safety issues. - Elder Cafe: Quarterly social event with a meal and entertainment. This event also offers a blood pressure clinic and an annual flu vaccination clinic. - Friendly Visiting/Callers: Volunteers can be arranged to visit with seniors who may not have someone else to check in with them from time to time to ensure they have everything they need. Volunteers can be matched with a specific senior or can be on-call on an as-needed basis. - Information and Referral: Program staff know other resources in the area and can help arrange for someone to help - Residential Snow Removal: Assists elders in need of snow removal services. This service is on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be available throughout the entire winter if the client list is full. - Rides: Volunteer drivers take seniors to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and other destinations for special events. Note: Volunteers are limited and rides are not guaranteed. - Wellness Clinics: Located at The Salvation Army on Payne Avenue open to the community for those ages 60 and above. Parkway Gardens Apartments and the Elders Lodge is currently limited to residents only.

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.

Offer fresh food, canned goods, 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 issues or limited transportation options. Grocery deliveries take place monthly.

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. Donations accepted include menstrual products, toilet paper, and paper towels.

- Food delivery program designed to make food access simple for those unable to visit the food shelf in person, for eligible residents

- Offers curbside pick-up services available during service hours. Families and individuals can pick up food as needed.

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.

Offer fresh food, canned goods, 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 issues or limited transportation options. Grocery deliveries take place monthly.

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 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

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.

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