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

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Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Food Pantries
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.
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.

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Senior Ride Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Adult In Home Respite Care
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Housekeeping Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Yard Maintenance
Residential Snow Shoveling
Friendly Visiting
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
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.

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Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
- Offers 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. - Curbside pick-up services are available during service hours. Families and individuals can pick up food as needed. ?- Accepts donations of nonperishable food and select personal care/household items including menstrual products, toilet paper, and paper towel

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Personal/Grooming Supplies
Food Pantries
Donation Drop Off Points
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Fresh Food
Food Donation Programs
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
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

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General Clothing Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Food Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Fresh Food
Houston Community Food Shelf is a food pantry offering food for individuals and families in need. Packages of non-perishable food (10 pounds for 1 or 2 people and 15 pounds for 3 or more people) along with bread, dairy products, and produce (including organic produce) are available. Laundry detergent is provided on the 4th Thursday of the month.

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Laundry Products
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Food Pantries
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Provides low-income adults ages 60 and older with additional food and nutrition education. Items are selected by participants each month. - Food Shelf Market: Can be utilized once each month. Individuals receive a 7-to-10-day supply of food including fresh produce, meat, dairy, eggs, bread, shelf-stable, pet food, hygiene, and more. Choices can not be guaranteed due to limited quantity of items. - Outreach Grocery Delivery: Provides homebound individuals with food such as non-perishables, meat, dairy, produce, bakery, hygiene, and pet items. Volunteers take orders and deliver food once per month. - Summer Food for Kids: During the regular food shopping appointment, households with school-age children have the option to choose additional 'kid-friendly' food - Weekly Program: Additional food services available for those who are experiencing homelessness. Other special events such as produce distributions and additional shopping opportunities on select Fridays. - Personal care items and food donations are accepted

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Animal Food/Supplies Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Cleaning Product Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Cleaning Products
Pet Food
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Fresh Food
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Donation Drop Off Points
Older Adults
Food Pantries
Homebound
Brown Bag Food Programs
Outreach Programs
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

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Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Food Pantries
Donation Drop Off Points
Food Donation Programs
Fresh Food
Mobile Food Pantry Programs
Volunteers provide light housekeeping, minor repairs, and yard work; they may also handle deliveries of mail, prescriptions, meals, weekly groceries as needed.

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Housekeeping Assistance
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Residential Snow Shoveling
Yard Maintenance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
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.

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Food Pantries
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Fresh Food
- Emergency Food: Homeless individuals can receive food once a week. Other individuals can receive food once every 30 days. The amount of food given is based on the size of family, exceptions can be made, though. Individuals choose the food they prefer. - Hygiene products - NAPS distribution - SACA Delivers: Provide pre-ordered food boxes (containing non-perishable food items plus dairy, butter, milk, eggs, and frozen meat) and safety checks to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities

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Fresh Food
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Food Pantries
Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits
Donation Drop Off Points
- Volunteer-staffed food shelf provides a 10-day supply of nutritionally, balanced food once a month - Fresh produce, pantry items, and meat options are provided - Hygiene products, diapers, and pet food are offered on occasion - Mobile food truck delivers to senior housing - Accepts donations of and provides pet food - Accepts food donations

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Food Donation Programs
Diapers
Food Pantries
Fresh Food
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Pet Food
Animal Food/Supplies Donation Programs
Mobile Food Pantry Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Donation Drop Off Points
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.

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Nutrition Education
Caregiver Training
Friendly Visiting
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Adult In Home Respite Care
Older Adults
Caregiver Counseling
Senior Ride Programs
Alzheimer's Disease
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
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.

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Nutrition Education
Diapers
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Food Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Mobile Food Pantry Programs
Provides no-cost food, household, and hygiene essentials to those in need. Offers a grocery store-style environment that provides a variety of healthy and culturally specific options, including fresh produce, dairy, snacks, and a variety of meats including halal options. Shelves are restocked throughout the day, so everyone has equal access to offerings, regardless of their shopping day or time.

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Food Donation Programs
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Donation Drop Off Points
Food Pantries
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.

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Housekeeping Assistance
Senior Ride Programs
Residential Snow Shoveling
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Friendly Telephoning
Friendly Visiting
Older Adult Social Clubs
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.
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 - Grocery shopping and grocery delivery services; partners with Meals on Wheels delivery - Light housekeeping and chore services - Social and educational engagement opportunities including outreach activities, game days, and more

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Field Trips/Excursions
Caregiver Counseling
Home Safety Evaluations
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus
Home Delivered Meals
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Personal Alarm Systems
Nutrition Education
Caregivers
Older Adults
Home health care services feature: - 24-hour availability - Companion services - Errand running and shopping assistance - Homemaker assistance including laundry and light housekeeping - In home meal preparation - Medication reminders - Personal care (bathing, grooming, toileting) - Transportation to doctor appointments and various activities

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Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Personal Care
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
In Home Meal Preparation
Homemaker Assistance
Older Adults
Friendly Visiting
- 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

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Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Older Adults
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Staff and volunteers offer assistance with: - 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

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Caregiver Counseling
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Senior Companion Program
Older Adult/Aging Issues
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Caregiver Issues
Adult In Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Home Safety Evaluations
Book Distribution Programs
Friendly Visiting
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Escort Programs
Yard Maintenance
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

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Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Specialty Ethnic Foods
Food Pantries
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

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