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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

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 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

Provides fresh food, non-perishable food, and personal hygiene items. Clients may visit twice a month. The amount of groceries provided is based on the size of the family. Accepts donations of food.

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.

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.

- 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

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

Emergency food shelf providing canned goods and personal hygiene items such as diapers, wipes, toilet paper, laundry soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and more. The distribution of food is based on household size. The food shelf can be accessed more than once a month, depending on the situation.

- 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 food and toiletries.

St. Charles Area Food Shelf is 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.

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

Food shelf which can be used once in a 30-day period. Families receive food for three - five days. Hygiene items may be available as supplies last. Vouchers for clothing (adults and families), and bedding/linens. Provides Bridging referrals for individuals needing furniture. Transportation: Bus and gas cards are available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and in a Coordinated Entry program or for individuals who are starting a job but haven't received their first paycheck yet. HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, back to school program, seasonal programs Coordinated Entry assessments for adult families and singles 24 and older in Anoka County Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP): Funds are only available to individuals and families facing an eviction. Funding varies month to month and may not be available. NOTE: One phone line is set aside for this program. It stays open until there are more than 80 requests per week. Then it is closes until staff are caught up on intakes. When the intakes are caught up, the line is opened again. Individuals should try the phone number a few times throughout the week. If someone asks, let them know to keep checking Line 5 - it will open again soon. Rapid Rehousing: Provides services for people experiencing homelessness that have found housing. Street Outreach: Provides outreach services such as food and transportation for people experiencing homelessness.

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.

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.

Health care services to youth, including: - Condoms and safer sex supplies - First aid supplies - Harm reduction supplies (when available) - HIV rapid testing - Hygiene products - Medical resources - Pregnancy testing? - Referrals to helpful resources in the community

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 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

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