COVID-19: Community Resource Guide

Last Updated: 03 April 2020 | Hits: 9180

Community Resources

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.

Food Resources

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:

St. Paul Public Schools: Meal Service During the COVID-19 School Closure
Minneapolis Public Schools: Food For Children During Closure
St. Cloud Area School District: COVID-19 Updates
Rochester Public Schools: COVID-19 Updates
Duluth Public Schools: Update Center

Support from Meals on Wheels or Help at Your Door may be available:

Meals on Wheels: Call 612-623-3363
Help at Your Door: Call 651-642-1892

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.

Health & Testing Resources

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.

Mental Health Resources

General Mental Health During Covid 19 Resources

Substance abuse recovery resources (virtual)

Financial Resources

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

Education Resources:

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.