Applying for Benefits, Refugee Helpline, and Fall Food Distributions - August 2025
- Aug 19, 2025
- 2 min read
Applying for MN Benefits: Food Assistance (SNAP), Housing Support, Emergency & Cash Assistance
In need of emergency, cash, food or housing assistance? Go to: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/#about-programs for a quick 20 minute or less application to get started.
Refugee and Immigrant Helpline
The Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Refugee and Immigrant Helpline connects new Minnesotans to local information, resources and services in communities across the state. The DHS Resettlement Programs Office service is available to new Minnesotans, community organizations, county and Tribal staff—and anyone who has a question.
Find more information here.
Fall Food Distribution Resources
Neighborhood House Summer/Fall Fresh Produce Distribution
From July to October, you are welcome to pick up free fruits and vegetables for you and your household. The distributions are farmer’s market style and are held outdoors. If you join us, please consider bringing your own large, reusable bags or a cart.
Wellstone Center
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday from July to October | noon–2 p.m.
8/14, 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23
Summit Brewing
910 Montreal Cir, St Paul, MN 55102 (parking lot)
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday from July to October | noon–2 p.m.
8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16
Keystone’s Free Drive-Through Farmers Market
Join us at one of our events held at three community locations: Roseville Covenant Church, Rice and Arlington Field, and Allianz Field.
Everyone is welcome—no registration needed. Each participant will receive a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. These events do NOT count as a food shelf visit and won’t impact your eligibility for other food shelf services.
Our upcoming Free Farmer’s Market events are as follows:
Roseville Covenant Church
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Address: 2865 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville, MN 55113
August 1
September 5
October 3
Galilee Lutheran Church (changed from Rice & Arlington Field due to construction!)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Address: 145 N McCarrons Blvd, Roseville, MN 55113
August 15
September 19
October 10
Allianz Field
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Address: 400 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul, MN 55104
September 12
FOCUS MN Food Shelf
Current Hours & Services
LUNCH BAG DISTRIBUTION
MONDAY ~ THURSDAY 11:30a - 12:00p (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
FOOD SHELF
3rd Saturdays of every month-
First come, first served - 10:00am - 11:30am
SUNDAY DINNER (DINE-IN or TAKEAWAY)
5:00p - 6:30p (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) join us for a hot meal or pick-up one to go!
CLOTHES CLOSET
Open Monday, Wednesday, & Thursdays from 10am-2:00pm (last appt. at 1:30.) APPOINTMENT PREFERRED BUT WALK-INS TAKEN, AS SPACE ALLOWS
CALL 651-222-0712 to schedule.
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