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Birthright of Winona is a pregnancy help center offering information and support for pregnant persons. Services include: free and anonymous pregnancy testing; information and referral to community resources; informational materials on pregnancy and fetal development; maternity clothes; complete layettes are provided to new babies of clients; and a 24-hour toll-free crisis pregnancy hotline provided through the national Birthright office. Birthright of Winona can also provide supplies of diapers and wipes in emergency situations for families with babies and also will provide baby clothing (based on available supplies).

Provides educational classes to pregnant women, mothers, parents, or individuals making an adoption plan to engage in positive mentor relationships, life coaching, setting goals, and activities, with the opportunity to earn items. Items Earned by Participation: - Adult care items - Breastfeeding supplies - Infant care items such as clothing, diapers, diaper wipes, etc. - Maternity clothes voucher and baby clothing voucher - Pack N'Play and/or car seat Educational Classes Offered: - Breastfeeding education and support - Car seat safety education - Childbirth education - Doula services - Infant CPR - Infant care - Life groups - Life skills - Parenting - Safe sleep

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

Hokah Area Food Shelf provides emergency food for Hokah and Brownsville residents. Food includes non-perishable, fresh, frozen, and Government Surplus supplies. The amount of food available is based on family size. Baby food, formula, and diapers are sometimes available. Individuals and families can receive food once each month or on an emergency basis.

- Baby items such as diapers and wipes, clothing, and other baby items - Moms Classes: Pro-life parenting/life encouragement classes for expectant moms and moms of small children - Post-abortion counseling; one on one mentoring - Pregnancy tests - Referrals for prenatal care, adoption agencies, ultrasounds, and STI testing NOTE: Additional Spanish outreach at St. John Lutheran Church site; classes at St. John Lutheran Church site are offered in Spanish only

- Provides cloth diapers to families looking to utilize cloth, multiple sizes to accommodate each family's unique needs. and a variety of cloth diapering options, including pockets, All In One (AIO), and flats/covers. - Diapers may be new or gently used, and work to include a variety of styles so that families can try them and see what works for them. - Newborn diapers are distributed as a loan and must be returned before the next size up can be provided. Larger sizes may be kept as long as needed, and then returned for another family's use.

Pro-life pregnancy support services, including: - Confidential pregnancy testing - Life coaching services - Material Assistance: Diapers and wipes, formula, maternity and baby clothing, cribs, and car seats - Pre-natal and parenting classes - Referrals for adoption services, financial aid, housing, legal assistance, and medical care - STI testing and treatment - Ultrasounds

Pro-life confidential client advocacy, support services, and post-abortion support including: - Adoption information - Free pregnancy tests available - Post-abortive Bible Study - Forgiven and Set Free - Postnatal and life skill classes - Baby clothing, items, furnishings as available (through the Incentive program) and maternity clothing to persons in need Developing as Dads (DAD): - Educational program for dads providing information on parenting skills, rights and responsibilities as a father, peer counseling, and information and referrals

Pro-life pregnancy support and confidential help, including: - Baby and maternity clothes - Educational, financial, housing, legal, medical support, public assistance, and social service agency referrals - Emergency baby wash, diapers, and wipes - Gift bags for mothers of new babies - Information about parenting skills - Pregnancy tests Referrals for professional counseling for: - Adoption - Child care options - Child safety issues - Job search/career development - Pregnancy and childbirth - Prenatal development

Provides the following: - Community Lunch: Available daily - Food Shelf: Available once per month, provides a 4-6 day supply of food with 3 meals a day for each member of the household. Diapers are available on a case-by-case basis. Donations accepted.

Provides emergency food for local residents. Patrons may receive a regular distribution of food every thirty days and come by weekly to select bread, fresh produce, and perishable items. Limited hygiene items and diapers may be available.

Winona Volunteer Services offers vouchers and referrals to meet a variety of needs for people who are struggling. Before a voucher is given an in-depth conversation will take place between the individual and staff to determine individual's circumstances. Vouchers may be issued for the items listed below. - Clothing vouchers may be issued for the Winona Volunteer Services Clothes Shop. If specific employment-related clothing is required a voucher may be issued to Rogan's or another local entity. - Diapers voucher may be issued for parents/guardians experiencing unexpected financial difficulty. - Formula vouchers may be issued, but a referral from WIC is required. - Vouchers may be issued for individuals needing cooking supplies. - ID replacement financial assistance may be available for individuals needing ID to gain employment, but a referral from Careerforce Center is required. - Miscellaneous emergency needs financial assistance may be provided when no other assistance is available. - Please note that utility assistance is not available through Winona Volunteer Services and that basic assistance via vouchers is available via Law Enforcement @ 201 W 3rd St at night and on weekends.

Pro-choice pregnancy counseling and support organization. Confidential services provided include: - Pregnancy testing - Medical consultation - Pregnancy-related ultrasounds, as needed - Options counseling, including contraceptives, medical abortions, home abortion pills, and legal options within the state - Pregnancy support services - Post-abortion emotional recovery - Material support services, including maternity and baby clothing, as well as diapers

Pathway of Hope: Designated case management for families with children. Food Shelf: Available once per calendar month. Walk-in during open hours. Culturally-specific food is often available. Hygiene: Hygiene kits are typically available. Showers are available for people who are unhoused during specific hours. Transportation: Must be able to verify that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or a medical appointment. Clients should bring a letter (on company letterhead) stating when they started working and when they will get their first paycheck. Transportation is limited to once a year. Case-by-case exceptions may be made depending on the transportation need. HeatShare: Serves NE and SE Minneapolis. Employment services: job leads, resume assistance, job search techniques instruction Seasonal services: Family Camp, coats for kids, holiday programs for Easter and Thanksgiving, and emergency disaster services. Referrals to rental assistance (funding is limited), car repair services, and budget counseling.

- 3 - 5 day supply of food provided once a month to individuals and families - Offers perishable and non-perishable food items, including meat, diapers, and toilet paper - Donations of food are accepted during open hours - Delivery services are available for those who are homebound. Emergency need for a delivery service available by appointment.

Provides support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy, and helps families of infants and young children. Services include: - Adoption information - Baby Cafe for nursing mothers - Baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing - Donations accepted for baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing - Free pregnancy testing - Friendship and emotional support - Information on other community services - Legal, medical, and educational referrals - Parenting skills classes (Financial coaching, lactation consulting/breastfeeding) - Prenatal information - Safe sleep classes (offers cribs, pack and plays)

Offer food and groceries, 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 or limited transportation options. Grocery deliveries take place monthly.

Provides resources for food, clothing, linen, household items, hygiene items, baby supplies, and furniture on a limited basis. Services provided: - Clothing: Offers general clothing items limited to 10 items per family member per month - Dental Clinic: Open to individuals without dental insurance. Services provided include extractions/pulling teeth and fillings for cavities. Services are prioritized by the level of pain patients are experiencing. - Diapers: Offers free diapers on an appointment basis - Food: Offers individuals food once a month in partnership with Salvation Army. Accepts food donation items such as pancake mix/syrup, spaghetti noodles/sauce, soups, bags of sugar four pounds or larger, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cereal, cooking oil, macaroni and cheese, small bags/boxes of rice, tuna, canned chicken, Helper Meals, peanut butter, jelly, beans - baked (in cans) and pinto (in bags). - Furniture Requests: Offers furniture and takes requests for furniture throughout the year - Resource Center: Assists people to apply for county services such as public assistance, energy assistance, and MNsure. Also helps individuals with resumes and searching for a job NOTE: Other donations accepted are houseware items, glassware, pots, pans, kitchen and table linens, silverware, personal hygiene items, laundry detergent, toiletries, limited pieces of small/large furniture items (sofas, love seats, tables, chairs, dressers, mattresses/box springs, metal bed frames, and tables).

Provides clothing, household goods, etc for families in case of emergency or disaster.

- Emergency services available in the form of goods, clothing, food, shelter, etc. in the cases of natural disaster, fire, flooding, etc - The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves - Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of Service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security numbers in order to provide any services - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable

Services include: - Adoption planning and placement - Baby items include Bundles of Love gift bags filled with baby clothes, bibs, blankets, diapers, toys, wipes, and more for all newborns, pack and play - Crisis hotline - Domestic and international adoption - Home studies - Mother and Child Assistance Fund provides one-time assistance to pregnant women and families with children under 12 months old, including electric service, gas service, heating fuel, rent payment, and water service assistance - Parenting planning and education - Post-adoption assistance - Pro-life pregnancy planning services - Referrals for medical assistance, financial assistance, housing assistance, legal assistance, nutrition services, and parenting education

- 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

Offer food and groceries, 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 or limited transportation options. Grocery deliveries take place monthly.

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