Ways to Help Minnesota
If you’re looking for ways to help those in Minnesota, below are some resources. This is not intended to be a comprehensive master-list, rather, I hope it gives you somewhere you can start!
Some of these links will take you to Instagram where you can better follow along, some may take you to the organization website.
General Resources
This website provides links to mutual aid funds, crowdfunding campaigns, and other organizations. It’s a far more comprehensive list than what I have here, so please check them out!
Saint Paul Specific Organizations
For 128 years, Neighborhood House has supported immigrants and refugees. Not only do they provide food support, they offer adult education programs, youth mentorship programs and daycare, housing, and other educational programs.
They are a youth sports organization that constantly gives back to the community, and they also run a youth mentorship group.
They help educate individuals on their rights, maintain a neighborhood communication network, and document ICE activity.
Businesses That Need Support & Are Giving Back
This business has been resharing GoFundMes and mutual aid requests, not to mention collecting tons of donated goods!
Wrecktangle Pizza - Minneapolis
Although they have reached capacity for donations as of 1/17, they are still accepting cash donations at the link in their bio.
Currently hosting a donation drive for nonperishable goods, toilet paper, baby formula, and diapers.
El Burrito Mercado - Saint Paul
This marketplace and restaurant has been hit hard and could use additional support. Despite their hardships they are still giving back to the community. Check out their website for more information.
Boca Chica Restaurante - Saint Paul
Another restaurant that could use support. Kids eat free here on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Wandering Leaf Brewing - Saint Paul
They just started a donation drive for food and other supplies for Neighborhood House.
Yellowbird Coffee Bar - Saint Paul
They have also started a donation drive for Neighborhood House.
Each of their three locations has a free community food pantry.
Organizations that Help Immigrants
They run a few different programs and focus on community advocacy.
COPAL, along with the Immigrant Defense Network, runs a hotline for those impacted by ICE raids. The phone number is 612-255-3112.
A coalition of over 90 nonprofits that provides emergency support by those impacted.
A rights action committee.
CAPI runs their own food pantry and has tons of other programs!
Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Native Americans have also been impacted by ICE’s racial profiling and violence. MIWRC has been providing a lot of resources to the community in the Phillips neighborhood and could use your support.
Legal Defense & Bail Funds
This is a multi-state organization that has decided to support MN since our original bail fund for immigrants closed last year.
Food Pantries & Grocery/Supply Distribution
Second Harvest Heartland Food Map
This interactive map will allow you to look up the nearest food pantry/shelf in your area. It also provides addresses and contact information for each location.
Open Cupboard - Various Locations
They have a few different locations in the Twin Cities suburbs such as Maplewood, Oakdale, and Woodbury. They also have a drive-up program.
Community Aid Network MN (CANMN) - Minneapolis
They run a grocery/supply distribution center at Bethel Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. You can donate to them at CANMN through Venmo or PayPal!
Community Emergency Services - Minneapolis
This food shelter is by appointment only.
Animal Shelters with Foster Programs
Displaced families may need capable folks to foster their animals until they are able to stabilize.