Jewish Community Resources
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul
Jewish Family and Children Service of Minneapolis
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Greater Twin Cities United Way’s 2-1-1 Resource Hotline is the first call for help. If you or someone you know needs assistance accessing food or stable housing, paying housing bills or in-need of other essential services, dial 2-1-1 or text the letters MNCOVID to 898-211. A Certified Community Resource Specialist will help you find available resources in your area. Additionally, visit our 2-1-1 resource website for the latest information on COVID-19. Thank you to GTCUW’s 100,000 annual donors who make this service available at times like this, and all the time.
State of Minnesota Resources
MN Dept. of Health Guidance, Updates, & Resources
Governor’s Office Response & Preparation
Apply Online for Unemployment Benefits
Start by clicking on the word “Applicants” in the upper left corner of the Unemployment Insurance website – and select from the menu options: What do I need to know? How do I apply? How do I get paid? What affects my benefits? These are designed to answer the questions most people have. Additional, current need-t0-know information is available here.
Apply Online for Health Insurance thru MNsure by April 21
Legal Services for MN Residents
Online Services for Drivers & Vehicles
Hennepin County Resources
Ramsey County Resources
Financial Relief Resources
Community Sharing Fund of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Personal Emergency Relief fund for artists
Twin Cities Music Community Trust
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Restaurant Workers Direct Crisis Relief
Modest Needs Self-Sufficiency Grants
Mortgage Forbearance or Reduced Payments for Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae borrowers
Economic Injury Disaster Loans for small business owners
Food Resources
Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools meal access
Programs and restaurants offering food to families in Minnesota
Community Mutual Aid
Twin Cities Queer and Trans Mutual Aid
Logan Park/NE Community Care/Mutual Aid
Central Neighborhood Community Care
Childcare or household management request by health care workers
Other Resources
City of Minneapolis Coronavirus Hub
City of St. Paul Coronavirus Hub
Coronavirus disease advice for the public from WHO
Home internet access for low-income households & Free WiFi in Minneapolis