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Basic Needs

Homeless/Housing
Food, Shelter, Transportation
Health Care
Additional Resources

Homeless/Housing

Cold Weather Resources

With the cold weather upon us, click here for a list of resources for singles, families and youth in Anoka County and beyond.

Homeless Resources

Anoka County Housing Resource Line: 763-324-1215

Select from the menu options to be connected to an agency that may be able to help. This is not crisis housing.

For Veterans who may be homeless

Anoka County Veteran Services Office
763-323-5290

Housing Resources

Housing Link allows you to search for affordable rental units where you choose

Housing Benefits 101: Plan for your home, with the services you need. Explore housing options. Discover what works for you and make a plan to get there.

Food, Shelter, Transportation

Food Shelves

ACBC Food Shelf Opens a New Window.
2615 9th Avenue N
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-422-0046
Email ACBC

CEAP Food Shelf Opens a New Window.
Opens a New Window. 7051 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Phone: 763-566-9600
Email CEAP Opens a New Window.

NACE Opens a New Window.
18511 Highway 65 NE
Suites 100 and 200
East Bethel, MN 55011
Phone: 763-434-7685
Email NACE

SACA Opens a New Window.
627 38th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Phone: 763-789-2444
Email SACA Opens a New Window.

Food Help Finder

Shelters

Alexandra House Opens a New Window.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence Shelter
10065 3rd St NE
Blaine, MN 55434
Phone: 763-780-2330

The Dwelling Place
Domestic Abuse/Transitional Housing Shelter
Business Address:
940 - 44th Avenue NE
Unit Number 21307
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone: 651-776-4805

Family Promise in Anoka County Opens a New Window.
Family Shelter
14515 Nowthen Boulevard NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone: 763-568-7365

Stepping Stones Emergency Housing Opens a New Window.
Single Adult Shelter
3300 4th Avenue N
Cronin Building Number 14
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-323-7006

Transportation

Anoka County Traveler
612-373-3333

Dial-a-ride small bus service Opens a New Window.
651-602-5465

Cars for Neighbors Opens a New Window.
763-717-7755
Offers car repair assistance or donated cars to qualifying families in Anoka County.

Health Care

MNSure

MNSure is a new, one-stop health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can find and compare health plans, and choose the coverage that fits their needs. MNSure offers low rates and help paying for health insurance.

Useful Links:

MN Sure
Health and Medicine
Health Care Navigator
Paying for Health Care

Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits 101 gives you tools and information on health coverage, benefits, and employment. You can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together.

Additional Resources

Clothing

Clothing outreach - Mobile Clothing Closet

Calendar for Cities in Anoka County

3rd Sunday of the month in Andover
1^st Monday of the month in Ham Lake
3^rd Monday of the month in Blaine
4^th Tuesday of the month in Fridley
3^rd Thursday of the month in Coon Rapids
2^ndFriday of the month in Blaine
3^rdFriday of the month in Andover
4^th Friday of the month in St Francis

Economic Assistance

Anoka County Economic Assistance
EZ Info Line: 763-422-7200
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Cash, Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance

ACCAP
763-783-4747
Resource Guide (PDF)
SNAP, Head Start, Senior Outreach, Energy Assistance

Legal

Home Line: Free legal help for renters
612-728-5767

Judicare: Free legal representation in non-criminal matters to low income residents of Anoka County.
763-783-4970

Mediation Services: Low-cost or no-cost peaceful dispute resolution alternatives.
763-422-8878

Landlords and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (PDF) of Minnesota
This handbook is a summary of the laws that govern the landlord-tenant relationship, it is not legal advice.