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A weekly food shelf where clients can walk through and choose nutritious foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, grains, pantry staples, and baby food.- Available items may also include hygiene and household products, depending on donations. - Donations of food and funds are accepted. - Families with young children can access diapers (newborn through size 6) and wipes. - Home delivery may be available for individuals with limited mobility or special circumstances.- Staff assist with SNAP applications and connect clients with additional community resources.

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include:Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence.Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities.Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided.Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning.Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youthNorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:- Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

Provides individualized supportive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Services include:- 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line- Assistance with writing protective orders- Care and Share Corner: Offers free clothing, blankets, school supplies, and toiletries - Crisis intervention- Emergency hotel/motel safe homing- Emergency financial assistance- Personal advocacy- Safety planning- Specialized information and referral - Support groups- Transportation and accompaniment to court or the hospital for a forensic exam

Provides a daily drop-in and resource center serving those experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness. Provides access to basic needs such as:?- Clothing- Food (shelf stable foods)- Hygiene supplies- Phone and computer access- Referrals to organizations such as Southern Minnesota Legal Services (SMRLS), state and county housing programs, and Coordinated Entry assessments- Respite room and lounge space- Tents

Through a voucher system administered by on-call volunteers from member churches, funds are set up to help those who fall in between the cracks of other assistance. Vouchers are provided for electric service, gas money, gas service, heating fuel, rental deposit assistance, rent payment assistance, and water service assistance.Vouchers do not cover the amount of a total client's bill, the client must pay some of the bill on their own. Volunteers provide spiritual ministry as well as the ministry of meeting the person's basic needs for emergency food and shelter.Offers free laundry services once a month through Laundry of Love program

Drop-in center for homeless youth:?- Housing Hub: Connects youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist the youth with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between friends or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry.- Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer- Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)

Provides help in finding safe, suitable housing and connects to community resources to navigate life's challenges.Social services include:- Case management- Educational support- Housing referrals- Job search assistance- Legal support- Mental health care; mental health counseling available on-site through community collaborationsCoordinated Entry Assessments:- Provides an assessment to eligible individuals that will place them on a list for housing optionsAmenities available:- Clothing Closet - Computers and wi-fi- Food- Hygiene supplies and snacks- Laundry- Showers

Provides students, families, and community members with access to information and support from community agencies addressing basic needs such as food, clothing, energy assistance, shelter, and healthcare. The resource rooms maintain limited supplies of clothing, personal household items, and food for immediate access. They accept donations of winter gear (coats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves), sweatpants, socks, t-shirts, and gift cards (Visa, Target, Walmart, gas, Cub Foods, etc.).

Offers free clothing, food, household items, and toiletries monthly. Depending on the types of donations received, the items vary. Donations are accepted for new clothing only, gently used household items, and toiletries. Call to set up drop-off time.

Offers a food shelf for households in need. Accepts donations of food items and pet food. The food shelf provides:- 10-day supply of food once a month- Fresh produce, dairy items, bakery goods, meat, and non-perishable items- Hygiene products, diapers, and pet food depending on available items- Mobile food truck deliveries to older adults in senior housing- Volunteer-staff to assist clients

Offers a variety of senior services rotating every 3 months. Services may include:- Health screenings/exercise programs, including foot care and flu shots - Driver improvement classes- Information and referral to community resources- Recreational and social activities for seniorsNOTE: Visit the website to find rotating PDF of services

Emergency food shelf for persons living in area. Clients will be asked to provide name, address, telephone number, the number of adults and the number of children to be served and if there are any infants. Clients should call the day on which food is to be picked up. Clients will need proof of address and identification for all members of the household. Usage is limited to once every 30 days.Senior Food Shelf: Usage is limited to seniors and may be used once a month by appointment only. Free home delivery.Free hot lunch provided Monday - Thursday to community membersHygiene: Shampoo, razors, shaving cream, soap and lotion are given to clients once every two months. The availability of hygiene products will vary.Transportation: Clients can qualify for tokens or a bus card in one of two ways. The caseworker must be able to verify by telephone that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or have several medical appointments.Energy conservation services including furnace checks and minor repairs, call 612-721-6462.Referrals to LensCrafters for free eye exam and glasses.Limited financial assistance for special needs. Call to see if funding is available.Seasonal services, HeatShare, and emergency disaster services.Food support application assistance (SNAP)

Health services including:- Foot care provided by nurses- Health advocacy- Health assessment - Health education - Hygiene products- Referrals to health resources

Offers a food distribution center serving individuals in New Prague and the surrounding area. Accepts food (nonperishable items and fresh produce), personal care items, and monetary donations.

Provides food and toiletries.

Accepts donations of and provides fresh produce in the summertime and meat, eggs, and milk year-round. Households may visit 1 time per month for staples and canned goods, and once a week for perishables including produce, bread, and refrigerated items. Each member of the household receives a toothbrush and 15 pounds of staples and canned goods, and as many perishable items as they would like.

An integrated one-stop location connecting adults to critical services to improve their health, income, housing stability, and overall well-being. Services offered:- Access to Benefits: Community representatives can help individuals move towards self-sufficiency or access community benefits and support. Representatives can help with MNsure applications, Open Access voicemail, SNAP applications, Social Security applications, Veteran's benefits, and more. Schedules may vary when community representatives are onsite.- Free laundry with a limit of one load per day- Hot meals are available for those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week.- Lockers based on availability and for a fee- Mail service available to guests which can be held for 7 days- Phone charging stations- Showers, towels, and toiletries for clients- Supportive Services: Provides comprehensive help through medical care, vision screenings, housing services, referral to mental health assessments, legal services, financial services, and job opportunities

A resource center assisting individuals and families with a variety of needs. Services include: - Assists people with connecting to the workforce and training programs- Employment resources and referrals- Permanent housing resources and referrals- Provides free new and gently used clothing for children of all ages and sizes from infant through high school- Provides hygiene and personal care items- Provides weekend meals - Support with navigating community housing options

Provides a means for churches and other organizations to work together to match up volunteers to meet an individual's or family's needs. Provides:- Baby Care Ministry: Helps young families by providing infant and toddler high chairs, baby cribs, pack-n-plays, and strollers- Build-A-Bed: Builds and gives single beds and bunk beds. Also delivers them directly to homes and assembles them in the room.- Bike Ministry: Provides bicycles for adults and children- Clean Sweep: Helps families with basic cleaning supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, sponges, all-purpose spray, toilet bowl cleaner, and more- Clothing Ministry: Provides essential clothing through Trending Upward Thrift Shoppe- Diaper Ministry: Helps young families by providing diapers, pull-ups, and wipes for babies and toddlers- Food and Gas Cards: Provides gift cards for food and gas- FurniShare: Matches up donations of household goods and furniture (including beds, mattresses/box springs (free of stains, rips, and tears), dressers, kitchen tables/chairs, and living room furniture) with people who need them. Also provides monthly furniture sales.- Kitchen Essentials: Offers a basic supply of silverware, dishes, cups, and cookware to individuals and families- LAM Vac Valet: Donates and repairs vacuum cleaners in good condition- Loads of Love: Cares for families in need by providing laundry detergent, fabric sheets, dish, and dishwasher soap- Personal Care: Provides necessary personal items including soap, shampoo, razors, toilet paper, deodorant, feminine products, and more- The Birthday Closet Ministry: Provides supplies for children's birthdays- The Linen Closet: Provides new or used blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths- Towel Ministry: Provides bath towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths- Winter Wear Ministry: Provides boots, coats, hats, mittens, and scarves

Educational, recreational, and social activities:- 55 defensive driving course, 8 hour and 4 hour options available- Congregate dining- Exercise classes- Foot and nail care services- Games: 500, Bingo, Cribbage, Dominoes, Left Center Right (LCR), and Hand, Foot, and Arm- Movie days - Potlucks

Will help families with food or personal items if needed due to an accident, illness, or hardship.- Cards and greetings are sent year-round to those hurting from the death of a loved one, or enduring illness or injury- Christmas gift-giving program for those in need- Monetary donations accepted