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738 First Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379

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

2501 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Provide emergency food, litter, and pet supplies to those who are temporarily unable to provide for their pets. Also accepts donations for food, litter, and pet supplies.

4618 Main Street, Bruno, MN 55712

Offers food shelf services and also accepts food donations. Depending upon donations received, also offers pet food.

13150 1st Street, Door 5, Becker, MN 55308

Provides nutritious food to people in Becker and surrounding areas who are food-insecure. Operates a client-choice model, where recipients select what works for them. Accepts donations of food, personal care items, and pet food,

15598 US Highway 59 NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Manages and maintains a pet food pantry for residents in need of help providing food for their pets. Donations are accepted, and unable to guarantee the availability of food.

8264 4th Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55128

Drive-up food program offers fresh produce, milk, dairy, meat, bakery, dry goods, personal hygiene items, pet food, baby diapers, and feminine hygiene products. Individuals can use the drive-up once a month and use this along with Today's Harvest.

4009 West Arrowhead Road, Duluth, MN 55811

Assistance with: - Information and advice concerning found wild animals - Rehabilitation for injured or sick wild animals - Sometimes able to provide live traps for wild animals - Will facilitate referrals to larger wildlife rehabilitators Accepts monetary donations, some items used in rehabilitation, and would take volunteers to help with transporting animals to and from their facility. Calling in advance is highly recommended, as some animals can be helped best by keeping them where they are found and providing minimal assistance (sometimes taking an animal from its habitat and providing uninformed care can actually make things worse or cause irreparable harm) To determine whether the animal needs to be helped: https://wildwoodsrehab.org/does-this-animal-need-help/

502 East Main Street, Onamia, MN 56359

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.

2615 9th Avenue North, Anoka, MN 55303

- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Provides low-income adults ages 60 and older with additional food and nutrition education. Items are selected by participants each month. - Food Shelf Market: Can be utilized once each month. Individuals receive a 7-to-10-day supply of food including fresh produce, meat, dairy, eggs, bread, shelf-stable, pet food, hygiene, and more. Choices can not be guaranteed due to limited quantity of items.

- Summer Food for Kids: During the regular food shopping appointment, households with school-age children have the option to choose additional 'kid-friendly' food - Weekly Program: Additional food services available for those who are experiencing homelessness. Other special events such as produce distributions and additional shopping opportunities on select Fridays.

- Personal care items and food donations are accepted

700 5th Street South, Hopkins, MN 55343

Offers rescue services, rehabilitation, and finding homes for adoptable animals. Services include:

- Accepts surrenders of cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies and enables them to be available for adoption

- Accepts reports of lost or found animals

- Adoption services

- Fur Keeps: Keeps pets with their owners by providing resources, assistance, and training to help families and pets stay together. Shelter diversion, emergency financial assistance for veterinary care, and pet food are provided.

Accepts donations. Visit website for a current list of needs.

1575 1st Avenue East, Cambridge, MN 55008

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.

220 7th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063

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.

250 28th Street SW, Willmar, MN 56201

Depending upon donations received, it provides dry cat and dog food to families in need. Does not provide canned food or litter.

523 South Chestnut Street, La Crescent, MN 55947

Provides shelter and care for stray dogs and cats. Services include:

- Animal adoption

- Animal foster care

- Rescue services 

Animals that are adopted will be spayed/neutered, have a feline leukemia blood test, and rabies and distemper shots.

Accepts volunteers and donations. Visit the website for a list of current donation needs.

1250 North River Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

Shelters homeless animals until they are placed in new homes - Dogs and cats are adopted out to appropriate homes - Pets are vetted and spayed or neutered before adoption - Lost and found animal services referral - Volunteer opportunities available and accepts donations

6381 Main Street, North Branch, MN 55056

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.

1900 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403

- 3-5 days of groceries provided

- Fresh vegetables, excess bakery, and canned goods are placed in an area daily and are available to anyone including those that have used the food shelf many times

- Pet food available on a limited basis

- Accepts food and pet food donations

390 Annandale Boulevard, Annandale, MN 55302

Offers fresh food and shelf stable food to individuals once a month. Amount of food provided is based on family size.

Accepts donations of food, pet food, diapers, and other household items and offers volunteer opportunities

2602 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Individuals, community groups, and businesses can support victims of domestic violence by donating materials or volunteering. Available volunteer positions range from court advocacy to roles in maintenance, mentorship, office assistance, public speaking, reception and transportation support. All items should be new or gently used. Bedding and Household Items: - Standard size pillows - Twin blankets - Twin Bedding - Towels and wash cloths - Cooking utensils - Pots and pans - Cookie sheets - Toilet paper - Paper towels - Air mattresses Infants and Toddlers: - Baby teething rings, pacifiers, bottles, bibs - Diapers, sizes 4, 5, and 6 - Pull-ups - Disposable wipes - Baby bottles - Baby Monitors - Baby formula - Pedialyte - Clothes - Boys underwear - New Car Seats Children's enrichment center items: - Family board games - Card games (Uno, playing cards, memory, etc.) - Barbies, baby dolls, Infant toys, dump trucks - Art supplies (paints, brushes, colored pencils, glitter, stencils, markers) - Office paper, colored construction paper, butcher paper - Combined easel/chalkboard - School supplies Transitional clients moving out: - Hangers - Kitchen mat - Soap dispenser - Dishes - Cups/mugs - Silverware - Pots/pans - Coffee maker - Microwave - Toaster - Blender - Can Opener - Peeler - Cutting boards/cutting mats - Toilet paper - Toilet brush - Plunger - Towels - Shower curtain - Cleaning supplies, mops, brooms - Curtain rings - Curtain liner - Wastebasket - Personal care items Pet Supplies: - Dog collars - Dog and cat harnesses - Dog and cat food/treats - Dog and cat grooming combs/brushes - Litterbox liners - Cat litter Other Items: - Large bottles of shampoo, soap, face wash - Band aids - Hair products for women of color - Feminine hygiene products - Bus Tokens (Dial-A-Ride) - Gift cards for gas, retail stores, or groceries - Books (adult and child) - Paint By Number (for adults and children) - Ladies business attire - Ladies bathrobes - Household tool kits - Women's 1x pants, pajamas, hoodies - Women's tennis shoes & sandals size 8, 9, 10 - File-type organizers - Planners All cell phones are accepted, including cell phones without chargers or accessories, and broken cell phones. If a phone can't be converted, it is recycled. To donate, simply drop off or mail cell phones to the Mid-Minnesota Women's Center

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935 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, MN 55025

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.

10586 Liberty Lane, Chisago City, MN 55013

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.

710 West Washington Street, Carson City, NV 89703

Member collection sites accept donated pet food. The donated pet food is then delivered to distributing organizations (food banks, homeless shelters, and/or soup kitchens) that have agreed to distribute the pet food to the homeless and poor.

Collection and distribution sites for pet food and supplies can be found on the website at https://petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/

201 Sherwood Drive, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Helps abused, neglected, abandoned, surrendered, and stray animals, and educates the public on animal care and the importance of spaying and neutering pets. Services include:

- Adoption services

- Provides housing for lost animals and surrendered pets

- Volunteer opportunities such as cleaning, walking dogs, and playing with cats

Note: Pet supplies donations are accepted; visit Facebook page for current needs.

1301 South Valley Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

Offers adoption services for cats and dogs. Also accepts animal surrenders for a fee.

Accepts monetary donations and other items such as cleaning supplies, pet treats, pet food, and laundry supplies. Volunteer opportunities available.