Isuroon Emergency Food Support Line: 612-517-8095
Health resources in Somali
- Koronafayraska 2019 (COVID-19)
- Kahortag Faafidda COVID-19 (Prevent the spread of COVID-19)
- Dabool Afkaaga marka aad Qufaceyso (Cover your cough)
- Noqo Ka-Hortage Jermis (Wash your hands)
- Ilaha laga Helo Daryeel Caafimaad Qiime – Jaban leh ama laga Helo Caymis Caafimaad (Resources to find low-cost health care or get health insurance)
- Waxa La Sameeyo Hadii Aad Qabto Calaamadaha COVID-19 (What to do if you are symptomatic)
- Sida Nafta loo Karantiimeeyo ee Dadka Kale ee Guriga Kula Jooga loo Caawiyo (How to self-isolate) ...
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Health Insurance
- Ilaha laga Helo Daryeel Caafimaad Qiime – Jaban leh ama laga Helo Caymis Caafimaad (Resources to find low-cost health care or get health insurance)
- MNSure open enrollment through April 21
Food
- Macluumaadka Qaadashada cuntada ardayda inta lagu guda jiro xiritaanka dugsiyada sababtoo ah hakinta cudurka COVID-19 (Meal pick-up from Minneapolis Public Schools)
- Kandiyohi County Food Shelf (non-pork meat) (624 Pacific Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201), phone: 320-235-2641
- Twin Cities restaurants providing free kids' meals
- Metro Mobility food and supplies delivery
- Find a local food bank
- Apply for SNAP/Food stamps
- More food services available at:
- Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Thursdays only, 5:15pm - 6:15pm, 5025 Knox Ave S.
- Salvation Army Temple Corp, Monday-Wednesday, Noon - 1:00pm, 1604 East Lake St.
- Waite House, Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm, 2323 11th Ave S.
- St. Stephen's, Monday - Friday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 2123 Clinton Ave S.
- Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Monday - Thursday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm, 2424 18th Ave S. ....
Housing
- Governor Walz has suspended evictions and foreclosures in Minnesota. Rent and mortgage payments are still due.
- Paying rent or mortgage
- Get a copy of the letter from your workplace to let your landlord or mortgage holder know you are out of work.
- MN Foreclosure Prevention
- Federal HUD helpline, available 24 hours a day: 888-995-HOPE
- Local Mortgage Councilors
- HOME Line: Free legal assistance for renters: 612-728-5767
Utilities and internet
- The City of Minneapolis will not shut off water services during the COVID-19 emergency.
- See which utilities statewide have committed to suspending disconnections.
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free internet access
Child care
- State of Minnesota school and child care questions hotline, available 7 am to 7 pm: 651-297-1304 (Twin Cities Metro) or 1-800-657-3504 (Greater Minnesota)
Assistance for small businesses
- Small business information from the City of Minneapolis
- Disaster loans are available from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Student debt relief
- The U.S. Department of Education announced two student debt relief programs.
