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A weekly food shelf where clients can walk through and choose nutritious foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, grains, pantry staples, and baby food.
- Available items may also include hygiene and household products, depending on donations.
- Donations of food and funds are accepted.
- Families with young children can access diapers (newborn through size 6) and wipes.
- Home delivery may be available for individuals with limited mobility or special circumstances.
- Staff assist with SNAP applications and connect clients with additional community resources.
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- Clearinghouse for donations to partner agencies - Collects donations of food, personal hygiene products, and money from churches, companies, schools, foundations, service clubs, and the general public - Promotes and coordinates food/product drives and distributes donations to member shelves - Purchases food for partner agencies
Provides students, families, and community members with access to information and support from community agencies addressing basic needs such as food, clothing, energy assistance, shelter, and healthcare. The resource rooms maintain limited supplies of clothing, personal household items, and food for immediate access. They accept donations of winter gear (coats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves), sweatpants, socks, t-shirts, and gift cards (Visa, Target, Walmart, gas, Cub Foods, etc.).
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Offers free clothing, food, household items, and toiletries monthly. Depending on the types of donations received, the items vary. Donations are accepted for new clothing only, gently used household items, and toiletries. Call to set up drop-off time.
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
Offers a food distribution center serving individuals in New Prague and the surrounding area. Accepts food (nonperishable items and fresh produce), personal care items, and monetary donations.
Donations Accepted for Relationship Building Services: These toys and games can be used to help caregivers and children connect, build a bond, and help the child talk about their feelings. Can visit the Amazon wish list for specific items that are needed: https://a.co/fjh1W7j
- Art supplies including markers, modeling clay, non-toxic paint, pipe cleaners, etc.
- Baby dolls of diverse ethnicities and accessories, including a bottle, bed, etc.
- Dollhouse families of various cultural backgrounds
- Multicultural books - especially those about emotions
- Play food items, plates, pots, etc.
- Play-Doh
- Playmobil toys including ambulances, fire trucks, hospitals, pirate ships, police cars, and schools
- Puppets and/or stuffed animals, including bunnies, crocodiles, mice, puppies, sharks, and turtles
- Simple games, including Candyland, Checkers, Connect 4, Jenga, Mancala, etc.
- Small drums and other small musical instruments
- Small plastic animals including crocodiles, dinosaurs, domestic animals, sharks, wild animals, etc.
- Small toy cars
- Toy doctor kits
Donations Accepted to Support Families
- Diapers
- Family size boxes of facial tissue
- Gift cards to retail stores such as Target or Walmart and gas stations, grocery stores, etc.
- Personal care items
Offers various resources and living essentials to help individuals in the community. Resources may include:
- Baby care: Provides cribs, highchairs, strollers, and pack-n-plays.
- Bed items: Provides new mattresses, bed frames, and bunk beds
- Bikes: Provides bicycles for adults and children
- Birthday closet: Providing children’s birthday supplies
- Cleaning supplies: Essential household cleaning supplies
- Diapers: Provides diapers, pull ups, and baby wipes
- Kitchen Essentials: Offers a basic supply of silverware, dishes, cups, and cookware
- Laundry and dishwashing: Supplies such as detergent and soap
- Personal Care: Hygiene products for daily needs
- Towels: Providing kitchen, bath towels and washcloths
Note: Donations accepted
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Accepts donations and sells: - Clothing - Costume jewelry - Home decor - Shoes - Small household appliances, dishes, pots, and pans - Travel size personal care items NOTE: Accepts donations of new or gently used items that are clean, free of animal hair, repairs, and stains
Provides a food shelf available for anyone to access weekly. The food shelf:
- Accepts donations of food items, toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products
- Allows individuals to visit the food shelf weekly for bread and produce and once a month for boxes of packaged food (otherwise call if emergency access is needed) - Offers frozen meal pick-up and in-person dining for seniors - Provides food and other items for those in need which include bread, produce, meat, dairy items, and more
- Provides food shelves, hygiene supplies and gift cards - Accepts donations of food, hygiene supplies, and gift cards
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,
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.
Provides a network of local churches into a partnership that links their resources and services to help community members in need as well as providing a chance to engage with the person. Resources and services provided include:
- Appliances
- Clothing
- Financial counseling
- Furniture - Household items
- Information and referral to community resources
- Mentoring
- Minor car repairs
- Transportation to appointments
- Vacuums
- Winter clothing All services are dependent on volunteer availability and donations; there is no guarantee of receiving services or assistance. Donation accepted are both monetary and personal care items, kitchen items, storage and garbage supplies, and laundry soaps and detergent.
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Provides a 5-day food supply according to family size and may occasionally have pet food for homeless and low-income pet owners. Services include: - Distribution of personal care supplies such as bar soap, cleaning supplies, dish soap, laundry soap, soap products, shampoo, toilet paper, and toothpaste. Supplies are limited depending on donation items. - Donations of food and personal care items are accepted - Volunteer opportunities to help work with clients, assist in shopping, stock shelves, and accept contributions
- Accepts donations of gently used baby items (except car seats and cribs), blankets, bouncers, diapers, wipes, baby wash, formula, high chairs, maternity clothes, swings, toys, books, stuffed animals, pacifiers, and clothing/shoes from newborn up to size 3T
- Car seat safety seminars - Classes in breastfeeding, budgeting, childbirth, child care, food/nutrition, housing, infant care, life coaching, parenting, and more
- Individuals may receive a new infant car seat or convertible car seat when they take two classes and the car seat safety seminar
- Community referrals to child care, food, education, employment, housing (including assistance in searching for housing), job assistance, physicians, and more
- Peer counseling - Pregnancy testing - Provides baby clothing, coats, snow suits, hats, mittens, scarves, shoes, furniture, emergency diapers, wipes, blankets, maternity clothing, Pack N Plays, and formula - Pro-life pregnancy educational counseling on abortion and alternatives
- Ultrasound services
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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.
Provides resources for food, clothing, hygiene items, and baby supplies on a limited basis. Services provided: - Dental Clinic: Open to individuals without dental insurance. Services provided include extractions/pulling teeth and fillings for cavities. Services are prioritized by the level of pain patients are experiencing. - Eye Clinic: Provides eye exams and glasses for people without eye insurance.
- Food, clothing, and hygiene items: Provides a grocery store-style environment that allows people to choose approximately 3 days of food that best meet a family’s preferences. Guests are invited to shop one time per month. Also provides a free clothing closet, diapers, and household items, which are only accessible during a food shelf appointment. The variety of selections is based solely on the donations received from the community.
- Resource Center: Assists people in applying for county services such as public assistance, energy assistance, and MNsure. Also helps individuals with resumes and searching for a job.
NOTE: Accepts donations of items such as personal hygiene products, laundry detergent, toiletries, clothing, and food items.
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Provides supplemental food and personal hygiene items to those in need. Accepts donations.
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.
- 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
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Provides emergency food assistance in the form of food boxes for individuals and families in need. Also assists with SNAP applications and SNAP renewal/recertification. Health, personal care, and household items may be available depending on donations.
Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.
Family emergency shelter open 24 hours daily/7 days a week, includes three meals a day, advocacy, early learning programs, referral services, employment and housing services, free local phone calls and free laundry services. Many basic needs are provided including diapers/wipes, hygiene items, detergent, etc.
Support programs include:
- Advocacy
- Early Childhood Development Program: On-site, licensed preschool
- Family activities
- Financial empowerment program
- K-12 programs: After school and evening programs for youth
- Parent engagement and education
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Technology Resource Center: Provides computer access for job and housing searches, email, and social media
Accepts donations of new items. Visit website for list of items needed and items not accepted
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Provides monthly short-term assistance with groceries and household items for individuals and families. Limit of one visit per month.
Accepts donations of non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, diapers and baby wipes, and hygiene items.