Resources for Cristo Rey Families
We are committed to supporting all Cristo Rey families in times of need.
Food and Groceries
If your family is experiencing any difficulty getting groceries such as food, toiletries, diapers, or other household necessities, Cristo Rey has resources to help. Please reach out to our Family and Community Engagement Manager, Diana Herrera at (612) 545-9700 or via email at familycommunications@cristoreytc.org. Each family will be contacted directly with details about how to easily access this support.
Below are additional community resources. We cannot guarantee the availability of these resources.
MIRAC - Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee
Community Aid Network: For delivery, please email: communityaidnetworkmn@gmail.com
Para la entrega, envíe un correo electrónico a communityaidnetworkmn@gmail.com para agregarlo a nuestra lista de correo semanal. CANMN Hours of Operation: Free food distribution Thursdays 5pm - 7pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave S, Minneapolis 55407
COPAL: Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action:
Call Copal’s Navigators’ line: 612.255.3112
Joyce Uptown Food shelf: 3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis 55408
612.825.4431
- Monday/Lunes: 10:30AM – 4:45PM
- Tuesday/Martes: 9:30AM – 4:45PM
- Wednesday/Miercoles: 12 Noon - 4:45pm
- Thursday/Jueves: 11AM – 6:45PM · DHH Church Registration to Receive Free Box of Food (they deliver all over the metro area) – form in English/Spanish; they are also trying to coordinate Rental Assistance; this is in the donation gathering stage.
Salvation Army, Fresh Food: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help
Manna Market at Substance Church – free food distribution
8299 Central Ave NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Distribution Days:
- Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. (registration begins at 3 p.m.)
- Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (registration begins at 9 a.m.)
Map of local food shelves in the area and criteria for getting assistance: Map HERE
Alborada Market: Free deliveries with in 3 miles of 1855 E. Lake Street:
Call 612.276.9552 (deliveries 8-4 Saturdays & Sundays)
Isuroon : Community organization centered on support for Somali women.
Offering Halal food assistance Crisis Hotline: 1-833-437-3463 Website: https://isuroon.org
Iglesia La Vina -Need to call the church or submit a form to request food deliveries: 612.567.9777 https://iglesiavina.org/
DHH CHURCH: 5728 Cedar Ave South 612.824.4505 Sergio@dhhmn.com
Bethel Church: Free little pantry- all are welcome. www.bethel-mpls.org
4120 17th Ave S. Minneapolis 55407
North Side Blessings: Send email and they will assist as available. northsideblessings17@gmail.com TC Food Justice Food Assistance | Human Services | CEAP Brooklyn Center, MN
CAP Hennepin: Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County https://caphennepin.org/
Neighborhood House: St. Paul Food and other resources: https://neighborhoodhousemn.org
Transportation
School Related Transportation: If you need an adjustment to your current school transportation, please contact Alicia Foster at 612-545-9709 If the transportation plan does not adequately meet your needs, please reach out to Mr. Wepsala at 612-545-9791 to discuss adjusting academic learning delivery methods.
Housing
Bloomington Mutual Aid Network: Through the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, contact information is Email: ogpc@oakgrv.org | Phone: 952.888.4621
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association 612 722 4817 info@ppna.org
CANDO- Critical Rent Assistance for Central Neighborhood Families https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families This is the link to the GoFundMe page. You can contact organizer Sara Huelle to request support, or below is contact information for CANDO: 612-353-6768 cando@thecentralneighborhood.com
Flourish Placemaking Collective: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund https://givebutter.com/nhn2026 Link is to the GoFundMe page, contact tim@flourishplacemaking.org to request support
Collective Care Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/6x2bzr-collective-care-fund
This website is for the GoFundMe page, use the link to contact Emily LaJoy
Colectiva Bilingue: colectivabilingue.org 612.576.8340 colectivabilingue@gmail.com
Sky Without Limits: https://www.inquilinxsunidxs.org/sky-without-limits-cooperative Hennepin County Rental Assistance Programs Home - United Way 211. Has resources in Spanish and resources for cold weather clothing and immigration support
Other Resources
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Immigration: https://www.archspm.org/inmigracion
Immigration Law Center of MN: https://www.ilcm.org/immigration-resources
Immigrant Support Services: https://mnicom.org
Immigrant Defense Network: https://immigrantdefensenetwork.org
Monarca: https://monarcamn.org
- A rapid response network that sends trained responders to witness federal activity in our communities.
DOPA (Delegation of Parental Authority) Information: LINK
- Information about the DOPA, a document that lets someone take care of your children when you can’t.
United Way 211: Immigration Resources: LINK
Salvation Army, Heat Resources: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/utility-assistance-1/
- Heat Share Program: 1-800-842-7279
Laundry Services
Diapers/Formula
- Hamline Midway Coalition: Hamline Midway Diaper, Formula, Hygiene, & Medical Supply Hub navigators@hamlinemidway.org
Health Consultation - Pierre Health
- If you are unable to leave home and need medical help, I offer free, private video visits. What I can do: Help with quick health concerns or manage your current conditions until you can see your regular provider. What I cannot do: I am not an emergency room, and I do not prescribe controlled medications. Language: While I speak some Spanish, I am not fully fluent.
Reach out with questions or to set up a visit here: https://pierrehealth.com/start/