Basic Needs
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.
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 Shelves
ACBC Food Shelf
2615 9th Ave N
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-422-0046
Email: [email protected]
CEAP Food Shelf
1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 130
Blaine, MN 55434
Phone: 763-783-4930
Email: [email protected]
NACE
18511 Hwy 65 NE
Suites 100 and 200
East Bethel, MN 55011
Phone: 763-434-7685
Email: [email protected]
SACA
627 38th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Phone: 763-789-2444
Email: [email protected]
Food Help Finder
Shelters
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 Ave NE
Unit #21307
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone: 651-776-4805
Family Promise in Anoka County
Family Shelter
14515 Nowthen Blvd NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone: 763-568-7365
Stepping Stones Emergency Housing
Single Adult Shelter
3300 4th Ave N
Cronin Building #14
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-323-7006
Transportation
Anoka County Traveler
612-373-3333
Dial-a-ride small bus service
651-602-5465
Cars for Neighbors
763-717-7755
Offers car repair assistance or donated cars to qualifying families in Anoka County.
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:
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.
Clothing
Clothing outreach - Mobile Clothing Closet
Calendar for Cities in Anoka County
3rd Sunday of the month in Andover
1st Monday of the month in Ham Lake
3rd Monday of the month in Blaine
4th Tuesday of the month in Fridley
3rd Thursday of the month in Coon Rapids
2nd Friday of the month in Blaine
3rd Friday of the month in Andover
4th 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
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 of Minnesota
This handbook is a summary of the laws that govern the landlord-tenant relationship, it is not legal advice.
Seniors
Senior Services through Anoka County
763-576-2000
Senior LinkAge Line: 1-800-333-2433
Veterans
Anoka County Veteran Services Office
763-323-5290
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
651-291-8756
Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Office
612-467-1100
Youth
Youth resources - Anoka County Community Resource Guide
Emma B. Howe YMCA (24 and under)
Youth Intervention Services
763-493-3052
Other Information
Combined Application Form
Disability Linkage Line
1-866-333-2466
United Way 211
Call 2-1-1