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.
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
Community resource advocates available at Ramsey County Library
Do you need assistance with housing, food, mental health care, daycare/preschool or other resources?
Social workers will be present in the library to help individuals and families with questions relating to housing, accessing benefits, food assistance, employment, teen services, early childhood, crisis intervention, and more. All are welcome. No appointments necessary.
Hours and locations
Tuesdays, 1:30-3 p.m., RCL - Maplewood
Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m., RCL - Roseville
Contact Call 651-724-6062 for more information. Co-sponsored by People Incorporated.
https://www.ramseycounty.us/content/community-resource-advocates-available-ramsey-county-library
Mobility 4 All
Serving St. Paul and first ring suburbs. Call (612) 412-4321. $20 for the first 5 miles, then $4 for each additional mile.
If this is your first booking, leave time to share some information with us so that we are prepared to meet your needs. Request a wheelchair accessible vehicle if you need one.
Virtual Caregiver Support Groups
A welcoming space for caregivers to learn and reinforce positive self-care, give and receive encouragement, and enjoy support and understanding from others.
Morning Virtual Caregiver Support Group, 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 to 11:00 am
Evening Virtual Caregiver Support Group, 3rd Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 pm
www.FamilyMeans.org | 651-489-4840
Ramsey County Launches Free Naloxone Distribution For Residents:
The county is offering free naloxone (commonly known as Narcan®) directly to residents on a limited basis, while supplies last.
Ramsey County residents can order a naloxone kit which includes:
Two doses of naloxone nasal spray.
Breathing barriers and gloves.
Directions for use and a list of community resources.
Public Health is offering one kit per address which county residents can order online at ramseycounty.us/Opioids. The kits will be mailed directly to homes.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNRAMSEY/bulletins/37f4770
Absentee Voting Begins
Absentee voting for the presidential primary begins Jan. 19, 2024. Residents can cast their ballot in person or vote by mail from Jan. 19 to March 4. The presidential primary election is March 5. For more information on where to vote early in-person or by mail go to:
Ramsey County Library Winter Reads
Starting January 2 - February 29, read four books and you will be entered for a chance at a grand prize. For more information stop by our local library or go to:
Covid cases are on the rise in Minnesota
We want you to be protected! Free test kits are still available to order! There is a limit of 8 per household. There are two easy ways to order listed below!
To order online: www.Covid.gov
To order by phone: 1-833-431-2053 M-W-F 9am-5pm, T-TH from 9am-7pm
