If you need help applying for benefits like SNAP (food stamps), MFIP (cash assistance), and unemployment and childcare through the state, the Office of Multicultural Services is able to assist. Their number is 612-348-2193. For assistance in Spanish, families can call Dennis Dice at 612-596-2034.
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) will be accepting online applications for its Two, Three, Four and Five-Bedroom Family Housing Waitlist beginning 8 AM Friday November 5, 2021, through Monday November 9, 2021, at 12 noon. Once the wait list opens families can go to https://mphaonline.org/housing/how-to-apply/familywaitlist/ to apply or call 612-342-1491 or 612-342-1390 if help is needed to apply (including language support).
Hunger Impact Partners has created a mobile app called Free Meals for Kids that shows almost 400 locations in Minnesota offering free meals for youth 18 and under.