- 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

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.

- 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

Drive-up food program offers fresh produce, milk, dairy, meat, bakery, dry goods, personal hygiene items, pet food, baby diapers, and feminine hygiene products. Individuals can use the drive-up once a month and use this along with Today's Harvest.

Food, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning items are provided when available. Donations accepted: - Food: Canned and boxed foods (such as Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, beef stew and soup); cereal; peanut butter; jelly; spaghetti sauce; juice; rice; pasta; potatoes; sugar; flour and baking mixes; pet food - Household Items: Dish soap, laundry soap and cleaning supplies - Personal Items: Toilet paper, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner Individuals and families may access once a month for all services, and weekly for produce, dairy and bread.

Food, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning items are provided when available. Donations accepted: - Food: Canned and boxed foods (such as Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, beef stew and soup); cereal; peanut butter; jelly; spaghetti sauce; juice; rice; pasta; potatoes; sugar; flour and baking mixes; pet food - Household Items: Dish soap, laundry soap and cleaning supplies - Personal Items: Toilet paper, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner Individuals and families may access once a month for all services, and weekly for produce, dairy and bread.

Food, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning items are provided when available. Donations accepted: - Food: Canned and boxed foods (such as Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, beef stew and soup); cereal; peanut butter; jelly; spaghetti sauce; juice; rice; pasta; potatoes; sugar; flour and baking mixes; pet food - Household Items: Dish soap, laundry soap and cleaning supplies - Personal Items: Toilet paper, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner Individuals and families may access once a month for all services, and weekly for produce, dairy and bread.

Provides a 5-day food supply according to family size and may occasionally have pet food for homeless and low-income pet owners. Services include: - Distribution of personal care supplies such as bar soap, cleaning supplies, dish soap, laundry soap, soap products, shampoo, toilet paper, and toothpaste. Supplies are limited depending on the donation items. - Donations of food and personal care items are accepted - Volunteer opportunities to help work with clients, assist in shopping, stock shelves, and accept contributions

- 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 pantry staples, eggs, milk, meats, bakery items, fresh fruits and vegetables, toiletry items and paper products, and cleaning supplies when available. Accepts donations of food and paper products.

Offers residential hazardous waste disposal. Available product room called FREEstore where paint and other household products may be picked up free of charge.

Food, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning items are provided when available. Donations accepted: - Food: Canned and boxed foods (such as Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, beef stew and soup); cereal; peanut butter; jelly; spaghetti sauce; juice; rice; pasta; potatoes; sugar; flour and baking mixes; pet food - Household Items: Dish soap, laundry soap and cleaning supplies - Personal Items: Toilet paper, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner Individuals and families may access once a month for all services, and weekly for produce, dairy and bread.

Offers residential hazardous waste disposal. Available product room called FREEstore where paint and other household products may be picked up free of charge.

Food, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning items are provided when available. Donations accepted: - Food: Canned and boxed foods (such as Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, beef stew and soup); cereal; peanut butter; jelly; spaghetti sauce; juice; rice; pasta; potatoes; sugar; flour and baking mixes; pet food - Household Items: Dish soap, laundry soap and cleaning supplies - Personal Items: Toilet paper, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner Individuals and families may access once a month for all services, and weekly for produce, dairy and bread.

Food, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning items are provided when available. Donations accepted: - Food: Canned and boxed foods (such as Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, beef stew and soup); cereal; peanut butter; jelly; spaghetti sauce; juice; rice; pasta; potatoes; sugar; flour and baking mixes; pet food - Household Items: Dish soap, laundry soap and cleaning supplies - Personal Items: Toilet paper, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner Individuals and families may access once a month for all services, and weekly for produce, dairy and bread.

Provides a means for churches and other organizations to work together to match up volunteers to meet an individual's or family's needs. Provides: - Baby Care Ministry: Helps young families by providing infant and toddler high chairs, baby cribs, pack-n-plays, and strollers - Build-A-Bed: Builds and gives single beds and bunk beds. Also delivers them directly to homes and assembles them in the room. - Bike Ministry: Provides bicycles for adults and children - Clean Sweep: Helps families with basic cleaning supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, sponges, all-purpose spray, toilet bowl cleaner, and more - Clothing Ministry: Provides essential clothing through Trending Upward Thrift Shoppe - Diaper Ministry: Helps young families by providing diapers, pull-ups, and wipes for babies and toddlers - Food and Gas Cards: Provides gift cards for food and gas - FurniShare: Matches up donations of household goods and furniture (including beds, mattresses/box springs (free of stains, rips, and tears), dressers, kitchen tables/chairs, and living room furniture) with people who need them. Also provides monthly furniture sales. - Kitchen Essentials: Offers a basic supply of silverware, dishes, cups, and cookware to individuals and families - LAM Vac Valet: Donates and repairs vacuum cleaners in good condition - Loads of Love: Cares for families in need by providing laundry detergent, fabric sheets, dish, and dishwasher soap - Personal Care: Provides necessary personal items including soap, shampoo, razors, toilet paper, deodorant, feminine products, and more - The Birthday Closet Ministry: Provides supplies for children's birthdays - The Linen Closet: Provides new or used blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths - Towel Ministry: Provides bath towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths - Winter Wear Ministry: Provides boots, coats, hats, mittens, and scarves

- 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

- Emergency food supply for 3 days, food shelf can be utilized once a month - Food, paper, and cleaning products available - Emergency food is given on-call when administrator is available - Accepts donations

Provides approximately five days worth of food portioned to family size including dairy, frozen meat, milk, and other basic supplies to those in need. All families are able to use the pantry once per month and more often as needed. Accepts donations of non-perishable and perishable food items, and personal/household items at both locations.

Food, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning items are provided when available. Donations accepted: - Food: Canned and boxed foods (such as Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, beef stew and soup); cereal; peanut butter; jelly; spaghetti sauce; juice; rice; pasta; potatoes; sugar; flour and baking mixes; pet food - Household Items: Dish soap, laundry soap and cleaning supplies - Personal Items: Toilet paper, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner Individuals and families may access once a month for all services, and weekly for produce, dairy and bread.

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

Provides a 5-day food supply according to family size and may occasionally have pet food for homeless and low-income pet owners. Services include: - Distribution of personal care supplies such as bar soap, cleaning supplies, dish soap, laundry soap, soap products, shampoo, toilet paper, and toothpaste. Supplies are limited depending on donation items. - Donations of food and personal care items are accepted - Volunteer opportunities to help work with clients, assist in shopping, stock shelves, and accept contributions

- Product room where individuals may browse shelves and take home products such as automotive products, household cleaners, paint, stain and others depending on availability - Healthy Homes Program information including information about food safety, pests, radon and water safety - Household hazardous waste, electronics and recyclables disposal - Organics recycling