Here is a post from http://news.minneapolismn.gov/ on how you can help those in need.
With the loss of grocery stores and other damage affecting people’s access to food, clothing, financial assistance, groceries, medical care and equipment, and medication, the City is compiling this list of resources to help residents.
Note: Information is changing rapidly. Please confirm the locations are still accepting or handing out donations before heading out.
- All Minneapolis food shelves
- Food shelves help ensure all Minneapolis residents have steady access to food. A map to help you find a food shelf and other food resources is available on the City’s website. More resources are listed below the map.
- Minneapolis Public Schools free meals for kids
- Daily free food boxes for pickup. Seven breakfasts and seven lunches including fresh produce for anyone 18 and under. All families are welcome.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday now until further notice.
- Free meals for kids app
- More resources for free meals for anyone under 18.
- MN Food Helpline
- Online map of food resources
- Or call phone hotline at 1-888-711-1151 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
- SNAP-EBT emergency food services expanded eligibility
- Plus online purchasing and delivery through Amazon and Walmart.
- Participants with questions can call 651-431-4050 or 800-657-3698 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday starting June 1.
- People who use SNAP and don’t want to leave their homes to get food can authorize a trusted relative, friend or neighbor to pick up and deliver groceries using their electronic benefits card. They must contact their county or tribal financial worker to make the authorization. Minnesotans can fill out an application for SNAP online at ApplyMN.dhs.mn.gov. For help applying or additional food resources, contact the Food Helpline at 1-888-711-1151 or visit Hunger Solutions.
- Food and financial assistance
- The Minnesota Department of Human Services has temporarily made it easier for people to get and use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which offers monthly food benefits. Information about SNAP and other hunger resources is collected on the department’snew food emergency webpage.
- If you weren’t receiving SNAP or MFIP but your child had free or reduced lunch, you canapply for P-EBTto help buy food for your family.
- Apply starting noon June 8.
- South Minneapolis food distribution efforts(Note: Some may be pop-up efforts not licensed by the City of Minneapolis.)
- CANDO (Central Neighborhood Development Organization)
- Accepting drop-offs at 3715 Chicago Ave., 612-824-1333
- Simpson Food Pantry, 2740 First Ave. S.; 612-874-7741
- CAPI (Center for Asian and Pacific Islanders) Food Shelf, 612-721-0122
- Twin Cities Democratic Socialist of America (TCDSA) are hosting food distribution of hot meals and fresh produce for all southside residents.
- Northern Sun, 2916 E. Lake St.
- Minneapolis farmers markets
- Clothing, financial assistance, groceries, medical care and equipment, and medication through Hennepin County
- Call 612-348-3000 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.Help is available in multiple languages.Residents in need of assistance are assigned a Human Services Navigator to help connect to available services and resources.
- Pet food
- ThePeople & Pets Together pet food shelf is open to residents of Minneapolis who need help feeding and caring for pets.
- 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday. No appointment necessary.
- 3745 Bloomington Ave. S., 612-722-9998