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Community Resources for Families
United Way 211
Free and Confidential Referrals to social service and health agencies
Within 651 area code: 211
Outside 651: 651-291-0211
Child Care
Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network
1-866-308-3224 or 651-290-9704
Clothing
Ramsey County Alley Shoppe
Free clothing and household items
Located at Arlington Hills Lutheran Church
1115 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
651-776-5501
Area Service: Eligible families in Ramsey County. Referral required.
Hours: Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM September – May.
Families are allowed 6 visits between September and May
Swap Shop
Provides gently used clothing and housewares, food, socks and underwear
Located at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1065 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105 651-227-7669
Hours: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the first and third Saturday of every month
Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church
Free clothing center- anyone is welcome
Located at 217 Mackubin St. St. Paul, MN 55102
651-227-7389
Hours: 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM on the first and third Saturday of the month during the school year.
SafeZone Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth Ages 14-24
On-site clothing closet with hygiene items as well as many other resources
Located at 130 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN
Hours: Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Brown Community Center
Provides free clothing and small household items for families in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Located at 270 North Kent Street St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-4601
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Families need to make an appointment
Joseph’s Coat
Free winter clothing and more
Located at 1107 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
651-291-2472
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Salvation Army
Call 211 to locate the Salvation Army location nearest to you, or visit Salvation Army’s website at
https://salvationarmynorth. org/community/twin-cities- metro/
Various Salvation Army sites offer winter clothing for families
Local Food Shelves
If you live in North St. Paul or Oakdale…
North St. Paul Area Food Shelf
2538 E. Seppala Boulevard, North St. Paul
651-770-1309
Open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Families have to call one day ahead
If you live in Maplewood…
Salvation Army Food Shelf
2080 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood
651-779-9177
Open Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Families have to make an appointment
If you live in some parts of Maplewood…
Merrick Community Services Food Shelf
1740 Van Dyke Street, Maplewood
651-287-2088
Open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM. - 11:30 AM
Families have to make an appointment
If you live in Woodbury, Oakdale, Landfall, or South Maplewood…
Christian Cupboard Food Shelf
8264 4th Street North, Oakdale
651-233-1296
Open Mondays 12:00 P.M-4:00 PM Thursdays 3:00 PM-7:00 PM and Fridays 9:00 AM-1:30 PM
**All food shelves listed above require identification and proof of residence**
Any address…
Manna Pantry at Redeeming Love Church
2425 White Bear Avenue North, Maplewood
651-777-5200
Open one Monday per month from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
2018 dates: November 26th, December 17th
Counseling & Social Service
African American Family Services 612-871-7878
American Indian Family Center 651-793-3803
Brian Coyle Center (Somali) 612-338-5282
Children's Home Society & Family Services 651-646-7771
CLUES (Chicano/Latino) 651-379-4200
Face to Face Health & Counseling 651-772-5555
Lao Family Community Center (Hmong) 651-221-0069
Northwest Youth & Family Services 651-486-3808
Parent Support Resources 651-641-1300
Sexual Offense Services of Ramsey County 651-643-3006
White Bear Lake Area Community Counseling 651-429-8544
Food
Emergency Food Shelf Network
www.emergencyfoodshelf.org
763-450-3860
Minnesota Food Helpline
www.hungersolutions.org
1-888-711-1151 or 651-486-9860
Women Infants & Children Program (WIC) 651-266-1300