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Minnetonka Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Minnetonka, Minnesota that provide free legal help, food and social services, and statewide programs are described on the Minnesota page.

Mid-Minnesota Legal AidFree civil legal assistance
Websitemylegalaid.org
Phone877-696-6529
Address111 N. 5th Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55403
HoursIntake lines open daily, Friday until noon

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Hennepin County, which includes Minnetonka. Its work covers housing, family law, public benefits and other civil matters. Apply online or call the intake line at 1-877-696-6529.1

Volunteer Lawyers NetworkFree civil legal help from volunteer attorneys
Websitevlnmn.org
Phone612-752-6677
Address600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390A, Minneapolis, MN 55402
HoursMonday through Thursday, 10 AM to 1 PM, intake by phone

Volunteer Lawyers Network connects low-income Minnesotans with volunteer attorneys for free help with civil matters, including housing, family law, bankruptcy, immigration and criminal record expungement. Call the intake line during intake hours or apply online.2

Food

ICA Food ShelfFood shelf, employment and housing assistance
Websiteicafoodshelf.org
Phone952-938-0729
Address11588 K-Tel Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343
HoursMonday 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; first and third Saturdays 10:00 AM to noon; closed Friday

ICA Food Shelf runs a choice-model food shelf in Minnetonka, set up like a small grocery store where visitors pick the food their household uses. Appointments are required for shopping, and households may visit up to two times per month. Emergency bags are available during service hours with no appointment. Call 952-938-0729 to book an appointment.3

Second Harvest HeartlandFood bank
Website2harvest.org
Phone866-844-3663, call or text
Address7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Second Harvest Heartland is located in Brooklyn Park, near Minnetonka. The Care Center connects callers to a food shelf and helps with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).4

Social services

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin CountyEnergy, rental and vehicle repair assistance
Websitecaphennepin.org
Phone952-933-9639
Address7101 Northland Circle N., Suite 123, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County works with Hennepin County residents who have low incomes. Its programs include energy assistance, rental assistance, vehicle repair, employment readiness and homebuyer counseling. Its main office is in Brooklyn Park.5

Catholic Charities Twin CitiesSocial services
Websitecctwincities.org
Phone612-204-8500
Address1007 East 14th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Catholic Charities Twin Cities lists children and family services, emergency shelters and affordable housing programs. For emergency services or basic needs assistance, the organization refers callers to United Way 2-1-1.6

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Get legal help. Intake phone and hours come from Legal Aid’s own site. The Minneapolis office address rests on the state listing, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Minneapolis office. ↩

  2. Volunteer Lawyers Network, Volunteer Lawyers Network. Address, phone and intake hours rest on the Minnesota State Law Library listing, Hennepin County legal referrals. ↩

  3. ICA, Food Services and How ICA Can Help. Address, phone and hours come from ICA’s own site. ↩

  4. Second Harvest Heartland, Find food and Hours and location. ↩

  5. Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County, CAP-HC. Address and phone come from CAP-HC’s own site. ↩

  6. Catholic Charities Twin Cities, Contact us and Services and locations. ↩

  1. Plymouth Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  2. Rochester Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  3. St. Cloud Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  4. St. Paul Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  5. Woodbury Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  6. Apple Valley Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  7. Blaine Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  8. Bloomington Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  9. Brooklyn Park Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.
  10. Burnsville Local Assistance Programs, Minnesota.

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