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The Market Food Shelf - Hastings Family Service

- 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

What's Here

Fresh Food
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Food Donation Programs
Food Vouchers
Cleaning Product Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Grocery Ordering/Delivery

Material Support Services and Education Classes - Elevier Women's Center

Provides a pro-life women's health program providing free services to support pregnant individuals, babies, and families during and after pregnancy. The program offers: - Parenting and prenatal education covering pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and child development from birth to two years - Individual parenting consultation and guidance - Ongoing support during pregnancy and after birth for eligible participants - Material support for mothers and children, which may include: - Baby supplies - Diapers and wipes - Infant clothing (sizes 0-2T) - Larger items such as high chairs and strollers (availability may vary) - Maternity clothing NOTE: Participants may earn items through participation in classes and consultations.

What's Here

Baby Furniture
Baby Clothing
Childbirth Education
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Resource Passports for Newborns
Maternity Clothing
Diapers
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Drop-in Center - Connections Shelter

Provides a daily drop-in and resource center serving those experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness. Provides access to basic needs such as: ?- Clothing - Food (shelf stable foods) - Hygiene supplies - Phone and computer access - Referrals to organizations such as Southern Minnesota Legal Services (SMRLS), state and county housing programs, and Coordinated Entry assessments - Respite room and lounge space - Tents

What's Here

Telephone Facilities
Brown Bag Food Programs
Public Access Computers/Tools
General Clothing Provision
Camping Gear
Drop In Centers
Personal/Grooming Supplies

Community Center - Personal Services - Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Personal services include: - Community center/youth programming - Seasonal programs - Visits to seniors and individuals who are sick - Personal care items

What's Here

Extended Child Care
Christmas Meals
Friendly Visiting
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Holiday Gifts/Toys

Food Shelf - Family Pathways Administrative Office

Offers food shelves once a month by appointment to receive fresh produce, frozen meat, shelf-stable foods, bread and bakery items, personal care products, household cleaning supplies, and pet food when available. In addition, they may visit weekly for fresh produce, dairy, and bread/bakery items. Donations are accepted during food shelves' open hours and may include canned and boxed foods, cereal, peanut butter, pasta, rice, juice, pet food, dish and laundry soap, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and shampoo/conditioner.

What's Here

Fresh Food
Food Donation Programs
Pet Food
Cleaning Product Donation Programs
Animal Food/Supplies Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Cleaning Products
Donation Drop Off Points
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs

Youth Connections Drop-In Center - Connect Center, The

Drop-in center for homeless youth: ?- Housing Hub: Connects youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist the youth with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between friends or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry. - Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer - Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)

What's Here

Baggage Check Facilities
Food Pantries
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Housing Search Assistance
Public Access Computers/Tools
Public Showers/Baths
Homeless Drop In Centers
General Clothing Provision
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Laundry Facilities
Job Search/Placement

Minneapolis NE Central Social Service Office - Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services

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.

What's Here

Diapers
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Bus Fare
Job Information
Food Donation Programs
Resume Preparation Assistance
Formula/Baby Food
Specialty Ethnic Foods
Gas Money
Food Pantries
Job Search Techniques

Outreach and Support - Coming Out of Bondage - COOB

Provides outreach and support for women seeking to escape human trafficking and prostitution. Services include: - Financial assistance for clothing, transportation, personal hygiene products, hotel stays, or travel. Amount of assistance may vary and dependent upon funding. - Referral to resources such as shelter programs, substance use treatment programs, and other basic needs - Street outreach to individuals on street corners

What's Here

Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Sexual Harassment Victims
Human Trafficking Prevention
Bus Fare
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Prostitution Prevention
Sex Trafficking Victims
Street Outreach Programs
Substance Use Disorder Referrals

Free Store - Joseph's Coat

A free store and clothing closet offering seasonal clothing, household items, and personal care items. Accepts donations of gently used, clean, seasonal clothing, household items in good condition, and hygiene products.

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies
General Clothing Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
General Household Goods Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
General Household Goods Provision

Food Shelf - CAP Agency

Offers a food shelf for households in need. Accepts donations of food items and pet food. The food shelf provides: - 10-day supply of food once a month - Fresh produce, dairy items, bakery goods, meat, and non-perishable items - Hygiene products, diapers, and pet food depending on available items - Mobile food truck deliveries to older adults in senior housing - Volunteer-staff to assist clients

What's Here

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

Food Shelf - Pine Island Sharing Shelves

Provides food weekly and in emergencies - Provides a variety of non-perishables including canned goods, boxed foods, and beverages - Refrigerated items include meat, margarine, eggs, and cheese - Provides personal items such as deodorant, toilet paper and tissues, dish and laundry soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes Non-perishable food and personal hygiene donations are accepted

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies
Food Pantries
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs

Community Center - Listening House of Saint Paul

Drop-in center that provides hospitality and assistance to people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and loneliness. Offers hygiene products, access to private showers and bathrooms, clothing (when available), meals, beverages, over the counter medication, and assistance in searching for resources. Additional services include: - ACCESS/People Inc. (mental health outreach) site - Arts enrichment and health/wellness classes - Assistance in filling out forms and applications - Guest computers available, with internet access - Lockers for storage - Outreach to veterans - Socializing and hospitality, spiritual and emotional support - Twin Cities Community voicemail site ?- Use of phone for local and long-distance calls

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies
Baggage Check Facilities
Veterans
Public Showers/Baths
Outreach Programs
General Arts and Crafts
Public Access Computers/Tools
Public Internet Access Sites
Wellness Programs
Homeless Drop In Centers
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Telephone Facilities

Food Shelf - Oronoco Food Shelf

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

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies
Diapers
Donation Drop Off Points
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Food Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities
Fresh Food
Book/Magazine Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Diaper Donation Programs
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Food Pantries

Augsburg Central Health Commons - Central Lutheran Church

Health services including: - Foot care provided by nurses - Health advocacy - Health assessment - Health education - Hygiene products - Referrals to health resources

What's Here

Foot Screening
General Health Education Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies

Mother Jeanette Frazier Food Shelf - New Creations Ministries COGIC

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. ?

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies
Formula/Baby Food
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Fresh Food
Food Donation Programs

Food Shelf and Essential Items - Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Connect Center

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.

What's Here

Pet Food
Formula/Baby Food
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Diapers
Food Pantries
Mobile Food Pantry Programs

Food Shelf - Garrison Area Caregivers

Provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need. Accepts donations for food and personal care items.

What's Here

Donation Drop Off Points
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Food Pantries
Food Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs

Help Line - Love INC - Carver County

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

What's Here

Menstruation Supplies
Winter Clothing
Personal/Grooming Supplies
General Furniture Provision
Mattresses
Cleaning Products
General Clothing Provision
Baby Furniture
General Appliance Provision
Gas Money
General Clothing Donation Programs
Mattress Donation Programs
Materials Exchange Programs
Birthday Programs
Diapers
Bicycle Donation Programs
Shoes
Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Appliance Repair
Food Vouchers
Beds
Donation Drop Off Points
Kitchenware
Bedding/Linen

Food Shelf - Holdingford Area Food Shelf

- 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

What's Here

Cleaning Products
Cleaning Product Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Food Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
Personal/Grooming Supplies

Food Shelf - Valley Outreach

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.

What's Here

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

Food Shelf and Essential Items - Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Connect Center

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.

What's Here

Pet Food
Formula/Baby Food
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Diapers
Food Pantries
Mobile Food Pantry Programs

Adolescents Resources and Support Services - Big Mama Han&'s

Helps youth who need support to thrive in the community. Services included: - Bus cards to get around - Case management - Clothing items - Financial counseling classes include bank accounts, budgeting, credit counseling, and savings - Food Resources - Hygiene products - One on one individual mentoring and goal planning - School needs such as school supplies and advocating on for children at school - Shoes - Young teen pregnancy (resources to help adolescents who dropped out of school go back and get their High School diploma or GED)

What's Here

Physically Abused Children
Case/Care Management
Bus Fare
General Clothing Provision
Shoes
Former Foster Children
Free School Supplies
Individual Advocacy
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Neglected Children
Personal Financial Counseling
Homeless Youth

Food Shelf - Calvary Lutheran Church - Minneapolis

Food shelf serving individuals in need providing frozen meat, dairy, eggs, fresh produce, bread, and non-perishable items. Limited hygiene items may be available as supplies last. - Households may receive food one time each month - Accepts donations of food, household items, and hygiene items such as diapers, wipes, and adult incontinence supplies

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Household Goods Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
Diaper Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Fresh Food

Grand Rapids Thrift Store - Salvation Army - Itasca County

- Located 2.3 miles south of Target on Highway 169 (east side of road) - Donations of Clothing can be taken to the Service Center at this time - They will accept clothing and other merchandise as there is room available to store it - Emergency Food Boxes on site - Please call for larger items to donate

What's Here

General Appliance Provision
Baby Furniture
Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Maternity Clothing Donation Programs
Kitchenware Donation Programs
Automobile Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
Bedding/Linen
Shoe Donation Programs
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
School Supplies Donation Programs
General Furniture Provision
Kitchenware
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Work Clothing
General Clothing Donation Programs
School Clothing
Electronics/Small Appliance Donation Programs
Baby Clothing
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Cleaning Product Donation Programs
Maternity Clothing
Mattress Donation Programs
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Thrift Shops
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Shoes
Children's Clothing Donation Programs

Community Services - Damiano Center

Information, resources, and referral office to help people through difficult times. Staff provide an immediate assessment of emergency needs and offer resources to help deal with homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment, gambling addictions, mental health problems, and help with public assistance. Additional services offered at the center include: - 7 bus passes for the general public daily; usually gone by 9:10 am. Can be accessed twice per month and an intake form must be filled out. - Free telephone line, mailboxes for people who are homeless, hygiene items, and household goods - Safe Bay is located in the parking lot and offers individuals and families living in cars and vans a place to rest without fear of crime, harassment, or being moved along by law enforcement or private security guards. Individuals and families can access showers, breakfast and housing navigation services provided by Daminao Center. - Work related transportation: - Gas vouchers: MUST have valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of employment. Can only be accessed once per year. - Bus pass: MUST have ID and proof of employment. The value of a bus pass is $25 and can only be accessed once per year.

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies
Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Health Issues
General Household Goods Provision
Substance Use Disorder Issues
Telephone Facilities
Unemployed Individuals
Domestic Violence Issues
Homeless People
Bus Fare
Gas Money

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