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Energy Assistance & Food Assistance Updates

ENERGY ASSISTANCE - Community Action Program of Ramsey and Washington County

  • Energy Assistance 

    • Website:  caprw.org.  Main phone number: 651-645-6470

    • Cold Weather Rule - Xcel not disconnecting services for gas and electricity. But if you are in an apartment, utility can still be shut off.

    • Also pays water bills up to $300 per year if done directly through St. Paul Water Works. Per calendar year. Resets in January.

    • Do not currently have funds - not sure when they will be allocated due to gov. shutdown. They are just processing applications,however..

  • Furnace repair assistance - homeowner needs to apply. Same energy assistance application, just let them know that the furnace needs repair. Will also work with Mobile Homes.


  • Power On!  EnergyCents Coalition has the Power On application on their website and it is a very easy application.  

    • Website: www.energycents.org. The phone number is: 651-774-9010.

    • Referring to PowerOn - had to have been approved by energy assistance last year. If all the way disconnected, and they see that you have applied, and would be approved by energy assistance, they will assist


SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Updates

  • Due to a lack of funding caused by the federal government shutdown, SNAP and MFIP food benefits will not be issued for November until the shutdown ends or we receive further guidance from the federal government. 



  • As of 10-27-25: Governor Walz will be providing $4 million in emergency state funding to MN food shelves to help with needs through gov. Shutdown




THANKSGIVING GROCERY AND MEAL RESOURCES

  • Union Gospel Mission

    • Thanksgiving Basket Distribution: Registration is already full this year. 

    • Thanksgiving Meal On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community. The meal will take place at the Men’s Campus: 435 University Ave. E, St. Paul, MN. This event is open to anyone in the community in need of a meal. All are welcome.


  • Fare for All offers discounted grocery packs for $35 and produce-only packs for $10. For more information, call 763-450-386. Upcoming Ramsey County location:  White Bear Lake-Community of Grace, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110 - Friday, Nov. 7, 1-3pm


  • FOCUS Minnesota at 550 Rice Street, Saint Paul, is offering Thanksgiving groceries at their Food Shelf on Saturday, November 22, 10:00-11:30 am to the first 100 and a prepared Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 23, from 5:00pm-until they run out of food. Open to anyone in need. For more information: (651) 222-0712.


  • White Bear Area Food Shelf - Give a Gobble

    • Every year local businesses and neighbors come together to provide turkeys and all the essentials needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast. This year's meal kit includes: Turkey, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Canned Green Beans, Milk, Gravy Mix Packet, Cranberry Jelly, Dinner Rolls, and a Pumpkin Pie! 

    • Pick up dates:

      • November 24, 11:00AM - 5:00PM

      • November 25, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

    • Pre-Registration online is required. The registration link will open Monday, November 10 at 10:00AM. Please check the website for pre-registration link: https://whitebearfoodshelf.org/2025/11/give-a-gobble-2025/

    • Or call 651-407-5310 for the latest information.


  • Saint Andrew’s Community Resource Center has a FREE community meal every Thursday @ 6 pm, BUT NOT on Thanksgiving Day. Vouchers for Thanksgiving grocery giveaway have already been given away. 


ADDITIONAL FOOD RESOURCE UPDATES for November

  • Keystone Community Food Center, 1800 University Ave, St. Paul, will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, and Nov. 28.  Their regular food shelf hours are Mon-Fri 10-12 and 2-4, except Wed 11-1 and 4-6pm. Keystone also offers mobile markets and grocery delivery to select neighborhoods in St. Paul. Call 651-917-3792  for more information.


  • Loaves & Fishes offers dinner meals. Click on each location for more information or to volunteer. 

St. Matthew's Catholic Church: 

510 Hall Ave., St.Paul, Monday-Friday: 5:00 to 6:00 PM

No meal service on Thanksgiving or Friday after

422 Dorothy Day Place, Every day: 4:30 to 5:15 PM 

2708 33rd Ave. N, 2nd Thursday: 5:00 to 6:00 PM, in-person meal


  • Merrick Community Services Food Shelf serves residents of the East Side of St. Paul and Maplewood. Located at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St. N, St. Paul with both drive-thru and in-person shopping. There will be no Thanksgiving baskets this year but the food shelf will be open normal hours on Monday-Wednesday and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. Call 651-287-2088.

1669 Arcade St, St. Paul

Drive Through Only Hours, Door 2A: Mondays 3-5pm and Tuesdays 10-noon

In Person Shopping Only Hours, Door 3: Wednesday’s 10-Noon

 Closed Thanksgiving Thurs. & Fri. 11/27-11-28


Monday – Friday 12pm – 6pm and Saturday 10:00am – 1:00pm

The market is open to anyone in need of food and is designed to provide a 1-2 day supply of food during each visit. Households are welcome to shop as often as needed.


 
 
 

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