Family Resources
Basic Needs
Ramsey County Basic Needs related to COVID 19
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-yPMg47xbeKbvm3f0QrUzW93wbjLo3_wAzpuPOj53U0/edit
Additional Free Food Locations
https://www.isd623.org/news/archive/202003/roseville-area-schools-food-shelf
https://www.ymcamn.org/food-distribution
Boxes of Hope: http://www.rivervalley.org/hope/
Ramsey County Covid HELP Team
About the Help Team
For the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic the Sheriff’s Office has formed a COVID "Help Team" to assist those in the community who are most at risk and vulnerable during this time. The Help Team serves anyone in Ramsey County who requires assistance or support as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Services Provided
The Help Team:
Picks-up and delivers prescription medication
Picks-up and delivers pre-paid food and groceries
Delivers food, medication, and other essentials that have been donated
Coordinates the collection of donated items based on current community needs
Provides resources and referrals, including social services, financial assistance, medical assistance, mental health, and others
The Help Team also coordinates services with local government(s) and service providers.
Hours of Operations
The Help Team operations are:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Request Services
There are three ways to request help:
Call: 651-448-3874
Text: 651-448-3874
Email: HelpTeam@co.ramsey.mn.us
Employment
The Unemployment Insurance program is ready to assist workers who can’t work, workers who have had their hours reduced, and workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
You can apply online, Monday-Friday or with their automated phone service.
If you have questions, call one of the Customer Service representatives. They can assist you in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or any other language you prefer. Customer Service representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090;
TTY users: 1-866-814-1252