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Food Needs
Hastings Family Service
301 2nd St E
Hastings MN 55033
651.437.7134
Emergency short-term assistance, 7 days of food, Meals on Wheels, partners with Allina Hospital. Meals for the elderly, people living with a disability or recovering
from surgery.
Basic Needs Food Shelf
8475 East Point Douglas Road, Ste. 106
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
612.489.6192
Can shop 1 time per day per household (free), 6 free little food pantries throughout Cottage Grove, Newport and St. Paul Park
Prescott Area Food Shelf
911 Pearl Street, PO BOX 124
Prescott, WI
715.262.4143
The Harbor Church Food Distribution
$30
Once a month 2nd Saturday 9-11am
Friends in Need Food Shelf
535 4th St
St Paul Park, MN 55071
651.458.0730
Serves residents of Cottage Grove, Newport, St Paul Park and Grey Cloud Island, call to make an appt.
$$ assistance (may be housing, electricity bill, water bill, car repair, or prescription help for elderly)
Hastings Family Service
301 2nd St E
Hastings MN 55033
651.437.7134
Grants and vouchers for emergency situations
Basic Needs
651-458-9786 (press 1, then 2)
Need Social Service Referral
Friends in Need Food Shelf
535 4th St
St Paul Park, MN 55071
651.458.0730
Serves residents of Cottage Grove, Newport, St Paul Park and Grey Cloud Island, call to make an appt.
Clothing/Household Items
Hastings Family Service Thrift Shop
301 2nd St E
Hastings MN 55033
651.437.7134
Free to those in need, public can shop and $$ used for programs of HFS
Basic Needs Thrift Shop
6990 80th Street South, Ste. 200
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Phone: 651-458-9786 (press 1, then 2)
Free with social service referral, public can shop and $$ used for programs of Basic Needs
Back to School
Hastings Family Service
301 2nd St E
Hastings MN 55033
651.437.7134
Free backpack filled with school supplies for all in need in school district 200.
Rides
Hastings Family Service
301 2nd St E
Hastings MN 55033
651.437.7134
Just Friends program: Rides to medical appts and county buildings for services.
Other Food Shelves in the Metro
We suggest you call before going to any food shelf to find out their requirements. If your area isn't listed below, call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151.
They offer Food Support eligibility screening and application assistance.
Open Cupboard
Serving: Woodbury, Oakdale, Landfall, and part of South Maplewood
8264 4th Street North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651.233.1296
Neighbors, Inc.
Serving: Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Sunfish Lake, Lilydale
222 Grand Ave. W.
South St. Paul, MN 55075
651.455.1508
Merrick Food Shelf
Serving: St. Paul, Maplewood (2 locations)
1740 Van Dyke St.
St. Paul, MN 55109
1669 Arcade Street North, Door 3
St. Paul, MN 55106
651.287.2088 (number is the same for both locations)
St. Michael’s Food Shelf
Serving: Stillwater School District
611 3rd St. South
Stillwater, MN 55082
651.439.3241
Valley Outreach
Serving: School District 834
1911 Curve Crest Blvd. W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
651.430.2739
North St. Paul Area Food Shelf
Serving: North St. Paul, Oakdale
2538 E. Seppala Blvd.
North St. Paul, MN 55109
651.770.1309
360 Communities
952.985.5300
We have food shelves located in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville, and Rosemount. Our food shelves in Burnsville and Rosemount are also Resource Centers that provide financial assistance services and connections to other community resources.
Call to set up an appointment.
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.7233
360 Communities
Lewis House
651.452.7288
Domestic Abuse Advocates, Women and Children Shelter, Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotline
651.405.1500
Substance Abuse Recovery Resources
Celebrate Recovery
Christian 12 Step Recovery Groups
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge
Christian In-patient and Out-patient Services
Faith Family Recovery Center
Christian Outpatient Services
Rise Up Recovery
Support, Post-treatment Housing
Life Care
DivorceCare
Support Groups
Gone Too Soon
Child Loss Support Group
6:30-8pm First & Third Wed each month
Hastings Community Ed unfinishedbydesign.com
Pregnancy Resources