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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

• 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

• 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

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.