Food and Health Resources

Information on Food Resources

Please use the following resources if you are in need of food assistance:

• SNAP and MFIP: view the latest updates on SNAP and MFIP on the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) website.
• Food assistance in Minnesota: view a map of food assistance locations via The Food Group
• Thanksgiving programs for 2025: view the United Way 211 Thanksgiving program database, Free Community Thanksgiving Meals
• Seasonal Holidays for 2025: view Seasonal Holiday Resources by county via United Way 211
• Other food services in Minnesota: Keystone Services, Sanneh Foundation Winter Food Distribution

Mental Health

Mental health can be challenging in times of need. Please use the resources below if you need assistance with mental health:

• The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) podcast series on Chemical and Mental Health
• Mental Health America's BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit
• Minnesota Department of Health information on Mental Health and Well-being
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• The National Council for Mental Wellbeing Mental Health Awareness Checklist
• Ramsey County Mental Health Urgent Care