Social Services/Food Resources

Bridge to Benefits
bridgetobenefits.org

Offers a free screening tool online to determine if you may be eligible for a variety of public work support programs. Examples: Free and Reduce Lunch, Tax Credits, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, Energy Assistance. They also have a FAQ page for each program with helpful information.  Site is offered in English and Spanish.

CAP-HC (Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County)
caphennepin.org

Energy assistance, home ownership services, rental support services, homeless services, food support, tax assistance, legal service clinics, community development, financial services and MNSure application assistance

Bloomington Office
1101 East 78th Street, Suite 110
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-933-9639

Fare for All
fareforall.org

Great way to save money on quality, nutritious food. They buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meat in bulk to save you up to 40% off grocery store prices
Multiple locations

763-450-3860

Hennepin County Economic Supports:  Food/Cash/Emergency/ Child Care Assistance & Housing Support Programs
hennepin.us/residents/human-services/cash-assistance

Food, cash, emergency and child care assistance and housing support are are provided to help eligible families and individuals meet their basic needs until they can support themselves.  Learn More

Apply Online: Hennepin County is now using the new and improved MNBenefits.com application.  Easy, convenient and available in multiple languages.

Call: Hennepin County Staff are ready to answer questions or walk through your application process. We’re available to take calls Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 612-596-1300.

Submit Documents:  Already applied?

Upload:  MNBenefits.com
Email [email protected]
Fax to 612-288-2981
Mail to:  Hennepin County Human Services Dept. P.O. Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440
If people don’t have access to these options, there are document drop boxes available at any Hennepin County Human Service Center

Hennepin South Suburban Hub: 9600 Aldrich Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420
612-596-1300

Hunger Solutions
http://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/

Search for local food resources including: Food Pantry, Free Meal Sites, Meal Delivery, Discount Grocery, Farmers Markets.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
hennepin.us/residents/human-services/food-assistance

Helps people with low income to buy the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. Apply at MNBenefits.com

9600 Aldrich Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
612-596-1300

VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)
veap.org

Provides a range of services including a Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, and Social Services to help low-income people meet immediate needs and reach their long-term goal of stability. Serves residents of Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and South Minneapolis.  Rental Assistance Applications open the 28th of each month.

9600 Aldrich Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-888-9616

Veterans LinkAge Line
linkvet.custhelp.com

Support specialists trained through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

1-888-546-5838

WIC (Women, Infants, Children), Bloomington Public Health (Bloomington, Edina, Richfield Residents)
bloomingtonmn.gov/ph/wic

Designed to improve health for women and young children, and help families make positive nutrition and health decisions and help to put more fresh and healthy food on the table

952-563-8993

WIC (Women, Infants, Children)- Hennepin County (not Bloomington, Edina, Richfield Residents)
www.hennepin.us/residents/health-medical/wic-women-infants-children

Designed to improve health for women and young children, and help families make positive nutrition and health decisions and help to put more fresh and healthy food on the table

612-348-6100.

FOOD RESOURCES