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Free Food in Whittier
Source MN Food Shelf
2906 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
HOURS
Tuesdays – 9:30am-12:30pm
Wednesdays – 3pm-6:30pm
Saturdays – 9:30am-11am
Minneapolis First SDA Church
2315 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
HOURS
Thursdays – 5pm-6:30pm
Groveland Food Shelf
1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
HOURS
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – 9:30am-12pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays – 3pm-5:30pm
WEDGE Neighborhood Food Share
610 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
HOURS
Second + fourth Saturdays – 10:30am-1pm
Third Wednesdays – 10:30am-1pm
Comida Gratis en Whittier
Source MN Food Shelf
2906 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Horario
Martes– 9:30am-12:30pm
Miércoles – 3pm-6:30pm
Sábado – 9:30am-11am
Minneapolis First SDA Church
2315 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Horario
Jueves – 5pm-6:30pm
Groveland Food Shelf
1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Horario
Lunes, Miércoles, Viernes– 9:30am-12pm
Martes, Jueves – 3pm-5:30pm
WEDGE Neighborhood Food Share
610 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Horario
Segundo y Cuarto Sábado del Mes– 10:30am-1pm
Tercer Miércoles del Mes– 10:30am-1pm
Cunto Bilaash ah oo ku taal Whittier
Source MN Food Shelf
2906 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
JADWALKA
Talaado – 9:30am-12:30pm
Arbaco – 3pm-6:30pm
Sabti – 9:30am-11am
Minneapolis First SDA Church
2315 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
JADWALKA
Khamiisaha – 5pm-6:30pm
Groveland Food Shelf
1900 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
JADWALKA
Isniinta, Arbacada, Jimcaha – 9:30am-12pm
Talaado, Khamiis – 3pm-5:30pm
WEDGE Neighborhood Food Share
610 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
JADWALKA
Sabtiyada Labaad iyo Afaraad – 10:30am-1pm
Arbacooyinka Saddexaad – 10:30am-1pm
Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People
VEAP offers a variety of programs from social services, housing stability, transportation assistance. and food at no charge. They have a focus on helping the undocumented community and seniors, but anyone can apply for help.
https://veap.org/get-help/
Community Aid Network Minnesota
CANMN is located near the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis offering supplies and food at no cost out of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Loring Park. Recipients can be from any location or income-level. Delivery or pick-up available, no identification needed.
https://www.canmn.org/
Hunger Solutions
Search for the nearest food shelf zip. Includes options for curbside pick up, open times and availability, and delivery for some. https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/
Help for Older Adults
The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging put together a list of community-based services and resources for older adults and their caregivers to support daily living needs and safety at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can find more information here, or if you need additional assistance, you can call the Senior LinkAge Line – a free statewide help line for seniors and caregivers – at 1-800-333-2433.
Meals on Wheels
Twin Cities Meals on Wheels is now providing seven free meals per week to anyone age 50 or older experiencing difficulty in getting food. These freshly prepared, ready-to-eat meals are delivered to participants' doorsteps. This program is designed to serve individuals who are unable to pay full price for meals and do not qualify for other government programs that offset the cost of home-delivered meals. Visit online for more information and sign up.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
The program provides information and case management to veterans and their families to obtain housing stability, basic needs, and self-sufficiency. For more information, call 952-697-1306.
People and Pets Together
This pet food shelf is open to residents of Minneapolis who need help feeding and caring for pets. No appointment necessary. https://www.thebondbetween.org/pet-food-shelf
Lift Garage
The Lift Garage is an affordable, non-profit auto repair service for all Minnesotans who meet the 150% Federal Poverty Guideline. When faced with an unexpected car repair, The Lift customers simply cannot afford market-rate repairs. Customers at The Lift pay $15/hour for labor and receive the parts at cost.
Minnesota Food Helpline
With one call the Minnesota Food HelpLine assesses the caller’s situation and provides solutions to their food needs. Call at 1-888-711-1151. HelpLine Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. https://www.hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline/
Hennepin County Resource Helpline
If you’ve been impacted by COVID-19, get help with: Clothing, financial assistance, groceries, medical care and equipment, or medication, call the resource helpline: 612-348-3000. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – 7 days/week, help is available in different languages: English, Hmong, Oromo, Russian, Somali, and Spanish.
MNsure Application Assistance
CAP-HC's Navigators offer in-person application assistance with MNsure to determine eligibility for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Tax Credits, and Qualified Health Care Plans. To make an appointment, call 952-695-1367.
Child Care Assistance from Hennepin County
The child care assistance program helps families pay for child care so parents can work, look for a job or attend school. The program is available for children younger than 13 and for children with special needs who are younger than 15. They pay part of the child care cost, a bi-weekly co-pay, based on income and the size of the family. Call 612-348-5937 for more information, or visit website
Child Care Assistance
Paying for child care can be hard as you look for a job, go to work or go to school. Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can help make quality child care affordable for families with low incomes. The program promotes equal access to child care, family self- sufficiency and healthy child development.
Vehicle Repair Assistance
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County's Vehicle Repair Assistance Program focuses on helping residents overcome transportation barriers. The program addresses the high cost of vehicle repairs by providing income-eligible clients with financial assistance toward auto repairs to ensure their vehicle is safe and reliable.
Auto Repair
CARS is a Minnesota based non-profit that serves the greater Twin Cities area, operating with a singular mission: to serve single moms, single women, widows, financially limited individuals, and others who may need assistance with vehicle repairs