If you are not eligible for any of the resources listed here, contact the United Way 2-1-1 First Call for Help at 651-291-0211 or 1-800-543-7709 and ask for agencies helping with holiday assistance!
Shelter/Crisis Housing Resources
- Dakota County: 651-319-2153
- Hennepin County: 612-596-1300
- Washington County: 651-430-6488
- Ramsey County: multiple shelter options, contact 211 and ask for Ramsey County Adult shelter
- Anoka County:763-568-7365
Food/Meal Resources
Today's Harvest
Easter Lutheran
- Free hot chef-cooked meals.
- Monday through Thursday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan
Friends in Need Food Shelf
- Food assistance
- Call 651-203-9033 to apply
- Eligibility:
- Must live in Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, and Grey Cloud Island.
- You must bring your picture ID and current bill for proof of address.
Fare for All Express
- $10-$30 Food Packs, available in November & December
- Food is first come, first serve
- Various locations
- Check the schedule or call 763-450-3880 to find a sale in your area.
iHelp Market Square
- Grocery assistance on a first come, first serve basis
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 pm
- City of Reconciliation Church - 900 Dale St. N, St Paul, MN 55103
- You will need to bring a picture ID, proof of each person shopping, and proof of ID for all children under 18 years old
- Call 651-488-4463 to schedule an appointment
Meals on Wheels
- Hot-prepared meals delivered to those in the metro area
- Call 651-699-5404 and leave a message with name, address, # of people, and phone number
White Bear Lake Food Shelf
Loaves and Fishes
- Serving Hot Meals on various days every month
- Multiple locations throughout Saint Paul, Minneapolis, & surrounding suburbs
- Call 612-377-9810 for more information,www.loavesandfishesmn.org
NEAR (North Suburban Emergency Assistance Response)
- Northern Robbinsdale, Crystal, and New Hope (live between 42nd & 62nd Avenues North ONLY)
- Thanksgiving & Christmas meals, monthly food supply
- 5209 W. Broadway Ave., Crystal, MN 55429
- Bring a photo ID and proof of residency
- Call (763) 533-2836 to make an appointment and sign up, www.nearfoodshelf.org
Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP)
- Holiday food and typical food shelf items
- 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center 55429
- Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Schedule an appointment by calling 763-566-9600
Agate Housing and Services (Formerly known as House of Charity)
- Free daily meals
- 740 E 17th St., Minneapolis
- Public Meal Times
- Monday-Friday
- Breakfast: 8:00 am-9:00 am
- Breakfast/Brunch: 9:30 am-10:00 am
- Lunch: 11:30 am-12:30 pm
- Call 612-204-8300 for any questions
Hugo Community Food Shelf
United Way
- Connects you with seasonal resources such as Thanksgiving meal baskets or Holiday toy programs.
- Text STU211 to 898211 to find resources near you.
Winter Clothing Resources
Twin Cities Salvation Army locations are by appointment only. Call to make an appointment.
- Anoka County
- Dakota, Scott, and Carver County
- Saint Paul Payne Avenue
- Washington and Chisago County
- Valley Outreach: Winter Outerwear
- Location: 1911 Curve Crest Blvd. West Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
- valleyoutreachmn.org
- Call to schedule an appointment 651-430-2739
Miscellaneous Resources
HeatShare-Salvation Army
Energy Assistance Program
Neighbors Inc
- South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Lilydale, and Sunfish Lake Residents ONLY
- Emergency grants for individuals at risk of eviction, utility shut off, car repairs, medical payments, food shelf, “Love your Neighbor” Holiday Program
- 222 Grand Ave. West, South Saint Paul, MN
- Contact: 651-455-5000
Bridging - Furniture Bank (Referral Required)
- Provides furniture and household goods
- 201 W 87th Street Bloomington, MN 55420 (952-888-1105)
- 1633 Terrace Drive Roseville, MN 55113 (651-631-3255)
- Home Page
- How to Make an Appointment