Community organizations across Minnesota are preparing for increased demand as threats to sanctuary city funding create fear and disrupt access to services.
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Thanksgiving resource guide 2025
This statewide Thanksgiving Resource Guide lists free meals, food distributions and support services available across Minnesota. From the Twin Cities to Tribal Nations, families can find holiday meals, groceries and community assistance throughout November 2025.
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Federal Shutdown Delays SNAP Food Benefits for November
Minnesota’s November SNAP and MFIP food benefits are paused during the federal shutdown, while October benefits remain available. Families can still apply, but no new funds will load in November until federal operations resume. Here’s what this means, who is affected, and where to find immediate food support across the state.
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SNAP challenge highlights why hunger remains a crisis
Food shelves across Minnesota have seen a steady increase in visits since 2020, highlighting an ongoing hunger crisis, with Minnesotans visiting food shelves a record 7.5 million times in 2023, the hungriest year on record.
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MN food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Minnesota food shelves are seeing record demand, with more than 7.5 million visits in 2023.
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Where to go for help: a coronavirus resource list
The MSR has compiled a list of financial resources, loans, and other programs to help you get you this crisis.
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Four places where homeless folks can fill up
Not having the means to do as others do does not mean one has to do without. The MSR found a few places that welcome those down on their luck.