Project Reach and Fostering Connections

Ramsey Co. Info https://www.ramseycounty.us/foodresources

Hunger Impact Partners https://hungerimpactpartners.org/   

Food Pantries  https://www.foodpantries.org

YWCA http://www.ymcamn.org/food-distribution

Second Harvest Food Bank distribution lists: https://www.2harvest.org/who--how-we-help/how-to-get-help/#.YwjquOzMJCU

SNAP Benefits (formerly food stamps)  - How to apply for monthly food assistance: https://2harvest.service-now.com/survey?id=shh_public_survey&type_id=d50ab3711be12450d59611392a4bcbe0

Ramsey County - Home food delivery: https://www.mealsonwheels-rc.org/

Free-Reduced Lunch Program - https://www.schoolcafe.com/application-guest

Today's Harvest - The market is open to anyone in need of food. The market is designed to provide a 1-2 day supply of food during each visit. Households are welcome to shop as often as needed.  

• 8264 4th St North, Oakdale, MN 55128
• 5703 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale MN 55128
• https://todaysharvestmn.org/hours/

Meal’s on Wheels  What: Hot prepared meals delivered to those in metro area Call 651-699-5404 and leave a message with name, address, # of person’s, and phone number

Merrick Community Services Providing a variety of high-quality foods and household supplies, Merrick’s Food Shelf is dedicated to connecting families and individuals with community resources to help eliminate the long-term causes of hunger. These services are offered to the East Side of Saint Paul and Maplewood residents by distributing nutritious foods through a client-choice model. https://merrickcs.org/food/

Loaves and Fishes What: Serving Hot Meals on various days every month Where: Multiple locations throughout Saint Paul, Minneapolis, & surrounding suburbs Contact: 612-377-9810 for more information https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/community-meal-sites/

Agate Housing and Services (Formerly known as House of Charity) What: Free daily meals Where: 740 E 17th St., Minneapolis Public Meal Times Monday-Friday Breakfast: 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast/Brunch: 9:30am-10:00am Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm Contact: 612-204-8300

Shelter: https://www.211unitedway.org/ or Call 211

Ramsey County  - coordinated access to housing/shelter availability and wait list:

Families with at least one minor child in need of emergency shelter should call the United Way’s Helpline and Crisis Line for a prescreen at 651-291-0211.

If a family is currently unsheltered, they can also call Ramsey County’s Homeless Services Team directly during business hours at 651-266-7818.

For those experiencing domestic violence, Day One Services may be able to help find a safe place for families while fleeing abuse. Call Day One Services at 1-866-223-1111.

Women and children escaping abuse, battling addiction, or struggling with homelessness and poverty can call Union Gospel Mission's Naomi Family Residence at 651-228-1800.

Families who are sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (streets, car, camping, public transit, etc.) or staying at a domestic violence shelter and are only looking for supportive housing (not shelter) can call 651-215-2262.

Anyone age 24 or younger can connect with a variety of resources by visiting the Youth Services Network website or by downloading the YSN mobile app for free. Youth who need emergency help with food, clothing or finding a place to stay can call Safe Zone at 651-224-9644 or visit the SafeZone Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth, 130 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. 

Youth ages 12-24 who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless may also contact the Youth Resource Line through the YMCA 8 a.m.-8 p.m. seven days a week at 763-493-3052. YMCA staff will assist in problem-solving information on community resources and referrals; resources include food shelves, housing, employment, legal services, education, and health care. 

Looking for available housing - updated frequently: https://www.housinglink.org/

Minnesota Department of Housing - resources for rental subsidies, applying for Section 8, many housing resources.  https://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/multifamily/bridges  -

 

Fleeing violence (street, sexual, dangerous situation, low barrier - potential for sex trafficking. https://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house/

Domestic Violence - Call MN Day One Crisis Line: 1-800-223-1111 or TEXT 612.399.9995 http://dayoneservices.org/

Permanent Supportive Housing for teens and parenting teens (>16-20) housing for 2 years and parenting teens (child less than 3 yo).  If 20-24 then variance with DHS needed. Tubman East

Focus MN - https://www.focusmn.org/programs

Joseph's Coat - https://www.josephscoatmn.org/

Twin Cities Salvation Army locations are by appointment only. Call to make an appointment.  Saint Paul Payne Avenue ● Phone:(651)776-2653

Heat Share-Salvation Army- Emergency utility bill assistance (natural gas, oil, propane, and electricity) Contact: 1-800-842-7279 http://salvationarmynorth.org/programs-that-help/basic-needs/heatshare/ 

Southern MN Regional Law Schools - https://www.smrls.org/

City of St. Paul Tenant Protections

Legal Aid assistance for housing (SMRLS)

Sealing past criminal records

https://learningcenter.dps.mn.gov/mndrive/External/HomelessYouthIdentificationCard.html

TruConnect free mobile phone 

The Life Garage offers very low cost repairs.  However, they don't open up the calendar to book appointments until next month (2^nd Monday of each month)

https://www.theliftgarage.org/services#inspection-repairs

https://fullcyclebikeshop.org/  They have free bikes for youth experiencing homelessness teens