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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

    www.basicneedsmn.org

    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

    celebraterecovery.com

    Christian 12 Step Recovery Groups 



    Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge

    mntc.org

    Christian In-patient and Out-patient Services 



    Faith Family Recovery Center

    ffrcllc.com

    Christian Outpatient Services 



    Rise Up Recovery 

    riseuprecoverymn.com

    Support, Post-treatment Housing 

  • Life Care

    DivorceCare

    divorcecare.org

    Support Groups



    Gone Too Soon

    Child Loss Support Group

    6:30-8pm First & Third Wed each month

    Hastings Community Ed unfinishedbydesign.com 

  • Pregnancy Resources

    Total Life Care – Hastings

    tlchastings.com 



    New Life Family Services

    nlfs.org

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