Bloomington Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Bloomington, Minnesota that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Minnesota page.
Legal aid
| Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid | Free civil legal assistance |
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| Website | mylegalaid.org |
| Phone | 612-334-5970 |
| Address | 111 N. 5th Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Hennepin County, which includes Bloomington. Its work covers housing, family law, public benefits and other civil matters. Call to make an appointment.1
| Cornerstone Advocacy Service | Legal advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking |
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| Website | cornerstonemn.org |
| Phone | 952-884-0376 |
| Address | 1000 E. 80th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420 |
Cornerstone provides legal advocacy for people affected by domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, including help with protective orders and support through court processes. Its 24-hour crisis line is 952-884-0330.2
Food
| VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) | Food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | veap.org |
| Phone | 952-888-9616 |
| Address | 9600 Aldrich Avenue S., Bloomington, MN 55420 |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday, in-person shopping by appointment; Friday, 9 AM to noon, fresh items |
VEAP runs one of the largest food pantries in Minnesota. Visitors can shop once a month for groceries including meat, dairy, produce and bread, plus household items such as diapers and toilet paper. There are no income guidelines for the food pantry, and appointments are made by phone.3
Social services
| Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County | Rental assistance |
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| Website | caphennepin.org |
| Phone | 952-933-9639 |
| Address | 1101 E. 78th Street, Suite 110, Bloomington, MN 55420 |
CAP-HC Rental Assistance can help pay past-due rent or a security deposit for households in Hennepin County with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Grants pay up to $1,000 per household, and a household can apply once every 24 months.4
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Minneapolis office listing and Hennepin County Law Library, Legal assistance for Hennepin County . Phone and address come from these listings. ↩
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Cornerstone, brochure and Minnesota.gov listing . ↩
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VEAP, Visit the food pantry . Street address from the Minnesota state listing, VEAP food shelf , and VEAP’s own tax filing, Form 990 . ↩
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Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County, Rental Assistance . Bloomington office address from the Minnesota state listing, CAP-HC Bloomington . ↩
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- Ada Hu