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Meals on Wheels of Ramsey County

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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Meals on Wheels Resource Update OCTOBER 2024

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    RAMSEY COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES

    Older adults and caregivers can find out about eligibility for other senior services through Medical Assistance / Elderly Waiver and other services by submitting an online MnCHOICES assessment request.

    FREE INSULIN

    Free insulin will be available in nine clinics across the state as part of a legal settlement with the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly: 

    In St. Paul:

    • Minnesota Community Care: 651-602-7500

    • St. Mary's Health Clinics: 651-287-7777

    • United Family Medicine: 651-758-9500

    Check with the clinics about availability and eligibility.

    If you can’t get free insulin in a city near you, you can buy a month's supply of Sanofi and Eli Lilly products for $35. 


    Visit The Minnesota Insulin Safety Net Program for more information.


    MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK, OCTOBER 6-12

    In 1990, Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since then, mental health advocates across the country have joined NAMI in the effort to educate the public about mental illness. NAMI MN has prepared the attached handout of Crisis and Mental Health Resources.  Please feel free to distribute widely. You may help save a life in more ways than one.


    988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    If you or someone you know is in danger, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 for support.  Read More →https://988lifeline.org/contact-us/


    See corresponding 2-page handout on

     Crisis & Mental Health Resources prepared by NAMI-MN



    Meals on Wheels Resource Update May 2024


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      Every month we provide an update to new or existing resources available to those we serve in Ramsey County or of interest to their caregivers or our member agencies.


      If you have questions about resources or information that may be helpful to the population we serve or those who care for them, please reach out by phone or email and let us know.


      Resource Updates for May 2024


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      OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2024


      Every May, ACL leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year's theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Join us in exploring the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place. Visit: acl.gov/oam



      RAMSEY COUNTY: UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 and OTHER RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES


      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendations and prevention strategies for protecting against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. Also, information on new vaccine and testing options can be found here:

      Meals on Wheels Resource Update February 2024: Food Shelf Updates

        WHITE BEAR AREA FOOD SHELF COMMUNITY MARKET - NOW OPEN!

        A new market in a new location just opened for IN-PERSON SHOPPING! This is your corner market-style selection and quantity of free FRESH PRODUCE and other items collected daily from local grocery stores (bakery items, meat items, deli items, sandwiches, milk, etc.). https://whitebearfoodshelf.org/ 


        • 2446 County Road F East in WBL

        • M, T, W, F from 3-6pm

        • Everyone is welcome and no appointment is needed! Bring your own bag.


        WOODLAND HILLS CORNER SHELF

        Woodland Hills Corner Shelf is currently open and is a low-barrier food shelf, NO ID is needed. It is located at Woodland Hills Church. https://whchurch.org/find-support/the-corner-shelf/


        • 1740 Van Dyke Street, St. Paul

        • W, TH 10-11:30am

        • 651-287-3000


        The church is also teaming up with Open Cupboard to open a second location of TODAY’S HARVEST, a fresh free market, later this spring. Today’s Harvest is currently open in Oakdale and offers daily items collected from local grocery stores, farms and other partners. Their NEW location will be in the North End of Woodland Hills Church and open daily. For more information: https://whchurch.org/welcoming-a-second-food-shelf/ or https://todaysharvestmn.org/new-site-update/


        TODAY’S HARVEST CURRENT LOCATION  https://todaysharvestmn.org/


        • 8264 4th Street North, Oakdale

        • M-F, 10:30am - 6:00pm and Sat. 10:30am - 2:30pm


        FAMILY VALUES FOR LIFE

        Family Meal in a Box available for anyone. Do not have to live in Ramsey. Bring ID and current piece of mail if possible to register for the first time. Can come twice a month. https://fvflmn.org/


        • 1280 Arcade St, St Paul

        • Tuesdays 3-6pm

        • 651-774-6663

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