Get Involved and Support Minneapolis
Food and Supply Needs
- Central Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) is accepting donation drop-offs at 3715 Chicago Ave. For more information, please call 612-824-1333.
- Hunger Solutions has a map showing food shelf locations and hours across all of Minneapolis.
- Loaves & Fishes: This organization serves free, healthy meals to Minnesotans in need. Several locations are offering meals to the community. Click here to find a location near you.
- Minneapolis Public Schools: 3435 36th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Daily food box pick-up will start at Longfellow Park Monday, June 1. Free weekly food boxes will be available for pick-up at this site Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until further notice. Click here for more information.
- Pimento Jamaican Kitchen: 2524 Nicollet Ave S. The business is accepting donations for those on the front lines. All are asked to bring food, masks, medical supplies, and toiletries before curfew.
- The Coven: 30 N 1st Street, Minneapolis. Volunteers needed to drop off supplies along with the following donations: baby wipes, diapers of all sizes, baby formula, soap, culturally appropriate shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, laundry soap, and non-perishable food.
- People & Pets Together: 3745 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis. They are looking for donations to help families in south Minneapolis feed and care for their pets. People looking to donate pet food or cat litter can use the drop-box in the parking lot behind the People & Pets Together pet food shelf.
- If you are looking for more resources to find food for your family, you can contact the MN Food Helpline at 1-888-711-1151.
Monetary Needs
- The Lake Street Council: 919 E Lake Street. The organization is asking for donations to help small businesses and nonprofits in the Lake Street community to help them rebuild their storefronts. Donations can be made on their website.
- 700 Block of Park & Lake Street: A GoFundMe has been set up to help the businesses located on this block.
- Neighbors United Funding Collaborative: They are looking for donations to help small businesses and nonprofits rebuild. Donate here.
- African Economic Development Status: They have set up a Business Relief fund for the needs of local African businesses.
- Longfellow Community Council: They are raising money for the rebuilding of their community for food security, safety & security, and business restoration.
Get Involved and Support Saint Paul
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Our community is facing unprecedented challenges. Serve Saint Paul: Neighbors Helping Neighbors is building a community of service in Saint Paul by connecting neighbors who could use a helping hand through this situation. In partnership with Cities of Service and AARP, this initiative engages volunteers to safely support community members who are experiencing barriers to meeting some basic needs due to age, mobility, income, or other factors. Working together as a community, our city will emerge stronger and more connected. Get started at stpaul.gov/neighbors.
Connect with Community Organizations
Saint Paul’s District Councils and several community organizations are coordinating food drives or accepting donations to support residents. Find contact information below for organizations actively involved in these efforts.
Bethlehem Lutheran in the Midway (436 Roy St. N)
- Call (651) 646-6549 or email [email protected]
- Website | Facebook
Greater Eastside Community Council, Payne-Phalen Community Council, and Mom’s Food Shelf
- Call (651) 774-2220 or 651-774-5234; or email [email protected] or [email protected]
- Website (Greater Eastside), Website (Payne-Phalen) | Facebook (Greater Eastside), Facebook (Payne-Phalen) | Twitter (Greater Eastside), Twitter (Payne Phalen)
Indigenous Roots (788 E 7th St)
- Call (651) 395-7145 or email [email protected]
- Website | Facebook | Twitter
New Hope Baptist Church (712 Burr St)
- Call (651) 772-4080 or email [email protected]
- Website | Facebook
Urban Roots (463 Maria Ave E)
- Call (651) 228-7073 or email [email protected]
- Website | Facebook