Other Food Resources
Find the Assistance You Need.
Overview
In addition to the youth hunger-relief programs we run at Feeding Our Communities Partners, Southern Minnesota has a wide variety of nonprofits and social service programs which provide assistance on a variety of levels to the entire community. Whether you're looking for financial assistance, stable housing, hunger relief or any other support, we've gathered screening tools, portals and assistance pages that can help you find what you're looking for.
Note that this list is not comprehensive, but most of the tools here will help you get in touch with someone who can further assist you in connecting with community resources.
Find Help
Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care and other free or reduced-cost help is gathered at one easy-to-use portal. Log on today to see what services are available in your community. Includes nonprofit orgs, assistance opportunities and more.
Other Eligibility Assistance
Bridge to Benefits
Complete an online screening tool to learn what public work support programs you may be eligible for. While this does not show nonprofit orgs like FOCP, this resource helps you find/apply to public work programs (government programs).
United Way
The Greater Mankato Area United Way works to unite the community to secure and invest resources to improve people's lives. They have trained information specialists and volunteers who can connect you to over 40,000 community resources available throughout Minnesota. It's free, confidential and available 24/7. Get connected to the assistance and resources that will help you.
If you or someone you know needs help, dial 2-1-1 on any land-line phone or dial 1-800-543-7709 on any cell phone.
Direct Assistance
Federal Food Support Program (SNAP)
Formally known as Food Stamps, this program provides financial assistance for the purchase of food. View eligibility/apply for benefits.
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND SNAP OUTREACH
If you'd like assistance viewing eligibility, getting information about food support or applying for benefits with SNAP, Second Harvest Heartland offers SNAP Outreach specialists who can personally work with you to find food assistance, whether through SNAP or through various community orgs.
To speak to a specialist immediately call 651-209-7963 or call toll-free at 1-844-764-5513
The first step is using their online screening tool to take your first steps.
MANKATO AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
One breakfast and one lunch are provided to students on school days at no charge due to the passing of the Minnesota Free School Meal Bill in 2023.
To access the free or reduced-lunch program, email MAPS at foodservice@isd77.org or call at 507-388-7442.