Services vary from county to county; volunteer opportunities included for interested community members. Services may include: Basic needs - Back-to-school assistance - Food - Housing - Other emergency needs - Transportation - Utility assistance Summer camps for youth Thrift store vouchers for clothing/household goods

- Baby and Toddler Care Packages: Clients participating in the food shelf may also receive a care package that contains diapers/pull-ups, wipes, onesies, hats, baby lotion and body wash, formula, bottles, and baby food. Not all items are always available based on supply. - Birthday Bags: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a "Birthday Bag" for each child's birthday filled with candles, cake decorations, party favors for 6 - 8 kids, themed plates/napkins/etc., colorful party decorations (table cloths, paper streamers, etc.), and small toys or crafts. Parents can also choose one birthday cake or cupcakes. - LearnStrong Back To School: Provides backpacks filled with school supplies. - Toys of Joy Holiday Program: Provides a special event in December where parents can shop for toys for their children.

Provides clothing, school supplies and hygiene items

Provides backpacks and other school supplies for children preparing for a new school year

Provides various forms of relief to military families through its programs, such as: - Critical Financial Assistance: Rent, mortgage, utility, and medical bills; based on need - Recurring Family Support programs: Back to School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, Star Spangled Baby Showers, Holiday Toy Drive, and Military Child of the Year. - Vehicle Repair

- Annual school supplies drive - Clothing items - Donation center - Food shelf garden - Food shelf will provide 3 days worth of food once each month per family or individual - Holiday meal baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas - Houseware items

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

Provides backpacks and other school supplies for children preparing for a new school year

The availability of financial assistance/vouchers varies month by month and may be limited to partial payments depending on the amount owed and funds available. Financial emergency assistance may be available once every 12 months and considered on a case-by-case basis for the following unless otherwise noted. Services include: - Co-pay, medical care costs, and prescription expense assistance - Diaper and formula vouchers - Food vouchers - Furniture vouchers and referrals to Bridging to receive furniture - Gas money vouchers or gift cards are available once every 6 months depending upon the situation - The Heat Share program provides fuel oil, gas, and electric payment assistance to avoid disconnect - Housing-related coordinated entry assessments for anyone looking for housing in Wright County - Information and referral for eye care and food shelf - Networking support - Other financial assistance for emergencies beyond the individual's control - Pathway of Hope: Mentoring program for families with children under age 18. Provides help with attaining goals. - Rent payment assistance - School supplies available seasonally? - Seasonal family and kids' day and weekend camps - Sewer, trash, and water service payment assistance - Vehicle repair cost assistance - Winter outerwear

Backpacks filled with the necessary school supplies are available at all schools, public and private, within Brown County, by contacting a student's teacher, guidance counselor or school principal, or by contacting the United Way. Call for deadline for registration, usually early August.

An emergency fund for students to provide clothing, eyeglasses, prescription drugs, and required materials for class projects.

Emergency fund to provide clothing, eyeglasses, prescription drugs, and required materials for class projects.

Provides a clothing closet of new or secondhand clothing. Also, accepts donations of gently used items. Items offered: - Adults and children's clothing - Basic necessities based on available resources - Household items - Limited school supplies - Winter gear or winter clothing

Provides the follwing services: - Adopt a Family: A holiday giving program connecting low-income families with anonymous sponsors that provide the families with gifts and necessities ?- Birthday Shelf: Gifts and party supplies to celebrate a child's birthday - Personal Hygiene: Personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies given out once per month to stretch budgets - Pet Food Assistance: Pet food available once per month if needed - Ready to Learn: School supplies and backpacks for children in grades K-12

Children can pick out a backpack and fill it with school supplies based on their school's supply list, with quantities adjusted as needed. Seasonal distribution days are annually in August and are available by appointment throughout the school year.

Financial assistance on a limited basis provided for such emergencies as rent payments to prevent eviction. School supplies also available.

Emergency assistance is available once every twelve months and considered on a case-by-case basis for the following unless otherwise noted: - Clothing vouchers - Food voucher (first come first serve) - Formula and/or diapers vouchers - Gas vouchers are available once every six months on a case-by-case basis - Limited Family Permanent Supportive Housing - Limited rental assistance available (first come first serve) - Prescription expense assistance - Shelter services go through Twin Cities offices - School supplies available seasonally - Vehicle repair

Engages the community in collecting donations of new school supplies and backpacks. Donations received are then sorted and packed into new backpacks that are distributed to registered Douglas and Pope County K-12 students.

School supplies distribution in the fall for eligible Saint Louis Park residents with children in grades K - 12th.

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

Provides free school supplies; school supply donations accepted year round

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

Collaborative effort that provides new back-to-school supplies to Olmsted County families with children in grades preK-12: - Backpacks and supplies are distributed to students through participating school districts - Donations are accepted online in early July when the supply drive opens - Organizations, groups, or businesses may participate by holding their own drive online - Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals or groups

- Provides fresh produce, bread, frozen and canned foods in a grocery store-type setting for individuals and families living in ROCORI School District. - Backpacks with school supplies are also available and are distributed in August to families in need. - Food donations can be dropped off at the food shelf during open hours or call to schedule a drop-off time.