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Provides food and toiletries.

• Offers an emergency food shelf that includes fresh dairy and meat, fruits and vegetables, cereal and breads, canned items, pasta, and, depending upon donations received, hygiene and household items.

• The availability of the food shelf is two visits per person or family per month.

Vouchers for clothing (single adults only), bedding and kitchen items. Household: Furniture is not free. Vouchers are given to assist clients in the purchase of furniture at a discount price at the Salvation Army Thrift Stores. Clients must verify they have recently left a shelter, or that they have a new living situation or other crisis situation through a case worker, pastor, school social worker, landlord, etc. Vouchers are capped at $100 per family and can not be used for beds. Transportation: Clients can qualify for tokens or a bus card in one of two ways. The caseworker must be able to verify by telephone that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or a permanent job interview or has a medical appointment. Hygiene: Items such as shampoo, soap and toothpaste are available. Clients are eligible once every two months. HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, free yearly Phone Home project, back to school project, and emergency disaster services. Food support application assistance (SNAP)

Based on the idea of the "little free library", a smaller, more private way to help individuals in need. People may stop by the pantry outside to pick up what they need without having to come into the building to talk to someone. Accepts donations of and provides: Non-perishable canned and boxed food, ready to eat meals, personal care items like paper towels, toilet paper and other toiletries, water, and fresh produce in the summer. Availability of items varies.

A food pantry offering supplemental food for persons in need. The pantry provides a variety of foods and personal items including frozen foods, canned food, toothpaste, soap, and infant formula. On occasion the food shelf can provide diapers, feminine products, and Depends incontinence products. Accepts donations for food and personal care items.

Offers the following children's programming:

• Baby and Toddler Care Packages: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a care package for babies and toddlers that includes diapers or pull-ups, wipes, and other items as available, such as onesies, hats, baby lotion, and body wash. Formula, bottles, and baby food may also be available. Care packages are assembled based on diaper size. Not all items are available at all times based on supply.

• Birthday Bags: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a "Birthday Bag" for each child's birthday. Bags are filled with candles, cake decorations, party favors for 6-8 kids, themed plates and napkins, colorful party decorations (table cloths, paper streamers, etc.), and small toys or crafts. Parents may also pick up a birthday cake or cupcakes. Families should notify CEAP when scheduling a food appointment if a child has an upcoming birthday.

• LearnStrong Back To School: Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to families in the community through a curbside distribution program. Backpacks are provided and assembled by generous community partners and individual donors.

• Toys of Joy Holiday Program: A special event held in December where parents can shop for toys for their children in CEAP's Community Room. Community partners and individual donors provide gifts.

Provides a 3-day supply of food to anyone in need. No limits on the amount of food individuals and families can take. Also provides meat. Accepts donations for non-perishable food, fresh food, baby food, formula, personal care items, and laundry detergent. ?

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include: Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence. Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities. Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided. Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning. Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:

• Assistance with housing

• Assistance with career and education planning

• Computer lab

• Counseling

• Creative art spaces

• Food and snacks

• Laundry access

• Supplies and clothing

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 are accepted. Donations accepted include menstrual products, toilet paper, and paper towel.

• Food delivery program designed to make food access simple for those unable to visit the food shelf in person

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

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

• Moderate income families

• Rent will be 30% of adjusted monthly income or minimum rent established

• Security deposit required

• One year lease required, after this period lease will be month-to- month

• No pets allowed

• Professional management and on-site caretaker

• Ground level and second story units

• Coin operated laundry facilities

• Auto plug-in and assigned parking stalls

• Refrigerator and stove provided

• Sleeve for air conditioner

• Tenants furnish draperies and curtains

• Ample unit storage

• Playground area for children

• One bedroom units

• Two bedroom units

• One handicapped accessible one bedroom apartment available

Supplemental food is provided once every 4 weeks to anyone in need. Will provide a minimum of 15 pounds of food per adult. Hygiene items, baby food, and dog and cat food for companion animals are also available. Baby formula is sometimes available; call ahead.

A resource center assisting individuals and families with a variety of needs. Services include:

• Assists people with connecting to the workforce and training programs

• Employment resources and referrals

• Permanent housing resources and referrals

• Provides free new and gently used clothing for children of all ages and sizes from infant through high school

• Provides hygiene and personal care items

• Provides weekend meals

• Support with navigating community housing options

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.

• Consultation for legal, taxes, and insurance forms

• Educational programs, speakers, classes, and special interest groups

• Recreational programs

• Social clubs for seniors

• Wellness programs: Blood pressure, foot care, walking groups, daily aerobics, cycling, and fitness room

Drop-in center for youth who are homeless, youth in crisis or sexually exploited youth offering individual advocacy and case management, and referrals to a network of services which are designed to achieve self-sufficiency, connectedness and self-empowerment. YouthLink houses the Youth Opportunity Center, a collaboration of agencies providing services to young people in one location. Partner agencies provide services that include housing stability, health and wellness, crisis/basic needs/drop-in, education, and employment. Services include:

• Access to computers, phones, and mail

• Community resource referrals to shelter and housing

• Basic needs services: Hot meals and bag lunches, clothing closet, showers, laundry, and connections to emergency shelters. Assists with connecting youth to Hennepin County support services.

• Financial assistance to obtain vital documentation including social security card, birth certificate, and/or state ID. Application assistance is available for food stamps and Medical Assistance.

• Job search and employment assistance and education assistance and resources

• FHPAP application assistance only for eligible youth in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. FHPAP does not provide direct assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds.

• On-site health clinic and health care support including referrals to mental health and substance abuse services

• Street Outreach Program: Caseworkers go out into the community, locate homeless youth and inform them of services that are available to them. May provide the youth with clothing, safe sex information and resources, bus cards, etc.

• Clubs including book club, Happy Hands knitting club, women's club, bridge, Chan-O-Laires chorus group, and woodcarving group

• Congregate dining

• Cribbage

• Day trips and extended overnight trips

• Foot care clinic

• Health education classes

• Health insurance assistance

• Mahjongg

• Meals on Wheels

• Monthly catered afternoon meals (Lunch Box Special) with entertainment

• Nintendo Wii

• One-on-one computer assistance

• Passport to the World Programs (lunch and education on various countries)

• Technology classes

Provides supplemental food and personal hygiene items to those in need. Accepts donations.

Offers a food pantry for individuals and families once a week. Delivery services are available once per month for those who are unable to get to the market. Delivered items include canned and boxed food, milk, eggs, meat, fresh produce, and household items. Food donations, such as non-perishable foods, fresh produce, and personal care items, are accepted.

Food shelf with mainly non-perishable food; usually some fresh produce and some frozen meats.

• May have diapers and personal care items on occasion

• Accepts donations of food and infant needs

• Amounts limited by family size

• Clients may visit once a month unless they have emergency needs and need to visit more often

Personal services include:

• Community center/youth programming

• Seasonal programs

• Visits to seniors and individuals who are sick

• Personal care items

Hosted once a month in partnership with Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. Items may include frozen foods, pantry items, hygiene products, etc. Individuals should bring their own bag. Must acknowledge that food taken from the giveaway cannot be sold to others.

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.

• Moderate income families

• Rent will be 30% of adjusted monthly income or minimum rent established

• Security deposit required

• One year lease required, after this period lease will be month-to- month

• No pets allowed

• Professional management and on-site caretaker

• Ground level and second story units

• Coin operated laundry facilities

• Auto plug-in and assigned parking stalls

• Refrigerator and stove provided

• Sleeve for air conditioner

• Tenants furnish draperies and curtains

• Ample unit storage

• One and Two bedroom units

• One handicapped accessible one bedroom apartment available

This is a monthly drive-up food pantry that provides non-perishable food, fresh produce, dairy, frozen food/meat, paper goods and other personal care items. This offers the option to drive up for a box of food or to come inside to do your own shopping for items.