Part of our response to COVID-19 is ensuring that our community, and all Minnesotans, have access to resources that may be able to help them through this unprecedented time. As part of that effort, we've created the following list of available community resources and volunteer opportunities. We hope to continue adding additional resources and keep the list updated for the duration of the pandemic. Please contact us if you work for, or know of, an organization or resource that we should consider adding.
CAIR-MN: Job Loss Due to COVID-19
While closed throughout the country, many public schools are providing alternative nutritional assistance to families in need. Check with your local or county department of education or your ISD (“Independent School District”) to see if such a program is available to supplement your child's nutritional requirements. Examples include:
Support from Meals on Wheels or Help at Your Door may be available:
Hunger Solutions: Search for food shelves, senior resources, free meals, discount grocery, and farmers market near you.
Second Harvest: Partner Agency List
Soup for You Cafe & Food Shelf: Serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Diners pay whatever they feel is a fair price — or whatever they are able to.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MN Department of Health COVID-19 Page
People's Center Clinics & Services: Operates two clinics and accepts all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
General Mental Health During Covid 19 Resources
Substance abuse recovery resources (virtual)
CAIR-MN Job Loss Resource Page
IRS: Economic Impact Payments: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 Paid Leave for workers and tax credit for small businesses
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
US Bank COVID-19 Information
Wells Fargo COVID-19 Information
TCF Bank COVID-19 Information
Bremer Bank COVID-19 Information
Bank of America COVID-19 Information
Caring for Children during the Crisis
Resources for Parents Homeschooling their Children
How to replicate each aspect of school from home
How Minnesota schools are preparing for distant learning
Numerous online resources are likely available from your local public library including e-books, digital magazines, and more. Find your local library by searching for “libraries near me” on Google.
What do older adults and people with disabilities need to know?
Resources for older adults, family caregivers and health care providers
How to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus in Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities
Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL)
Rebuilding Together - Twin Cities
University of MN Housing/Shelter info
CAIR-MN Job Loss Resource Page
Tips for taking care of yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MN Department of Health Cultural and Faith Communities Update on COVID-19
Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association Exhibits and Events (virtually)
Star Tribune: How to Lend a Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Crisis