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Severe cold warming spaces in the Twin Cities

As Minnesota continues to experience fluctuating winter temperatures from mild to frigid, Hennepin County is encouraging those in need to utilize warming spaces during the bitter cold snaps. When temperatures or wind chills reach dangerously low levels, the warming centers listed below will be open during designated hours to provide a safe refuge. All are welcome to seek shelter. For more info, call the Hennepin Shelter Hotline at 612-204-8200.

Daytime

 

Catholic Charities Opportunity Center
Walk-in at 740 E 17th St, Minneapolis
Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Services:  meals, showers, laundry, mail, computer lab,  and storage lockers

Hope Avenue Twin Cities
Walk-in at 1229 Logan Ave, Minneapolis
Open every day, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Services:  meals, showers, clothing closet, haircuts,  AA group, mats

Hennepin County Government Center
300 6th Street South Minneapolis, 612-348-3000
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding certain holidays.
*The skyway is open until 8 p.m.
No services offered

Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-543-8000
Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Providing indoor heated space and time-limited computer access. No services offered
All Hennepin County libraries are available as warming centers.
Visit hclib.org/locations for hours and locations.

Peace House Community
1816 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, 612-870-7263
Weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Hot lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day

Steps of Strategy
1803 Bryant Avenue N, Minneapolis
Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Lunch 12:30 p.m., Dinner 9 p.m.
Case management, laundry, showers, clothing closet

Youthlink (ages 16-24 only)
41 12th Street North, Minneapolis, 612-252-1200
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Metro Transit bus routes 4, 6, 9, 12

Nighttime

 

American Indian Community Development Center (AICDC) KOLA and A3 drop-in centers
Walk-in at 1600 E 19th St, Minneapolis
Open every day, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
50 spots on a first-come, first-served basis
Services: meals, showers, hygiene supplies

Winter overnight shelter beds
Call the Hennepin Shelter Hotline at 612-204-8200 to reserve a shelter bed. During the severe cold, 85 additional shelter beds are made available.
Services: Meals, showers, hygiene supplies

 

Find clothing, food, public restrooms, and other resources at hennepin.us/waypoint.

 

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Thanksgiving meals and turkey giveaway events across Minnesota

Whether you need a holiday meal or want to lend a helping hand, various organizations across the Twin Cities metro area are hosting giveaways to ensure everyone has food for Thanksgiving. From free turkeys to full meal packages, check out the list below for locations and times to help make this holiday season brighter for those in need. All meals are offered while supplies last.

Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops 100 Turkeys Giveaway
When: Nov. 20 · 11 am
What: Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops will give out 100 turkeys at George Floyd Square while supplies last.
Where: 38th & Chicago Ave. S., Mpls.
More info: www.facebook.com/waitehouse 

Pillsbury United Communities Community Dinner
When: Nov. 21 · 5-7 pm
What: This event offers food, music, games, and a fun opportunity to connect with neighbors, families, and friends.
Where: Waite House, 2323 11th Ave., S., Mpls., MN, 55404; dining room (2nd floor)
More info: www.facebook.com/waitehouse 

River Heights Thanksgiving Giveaway
When: Nov. 22 · 7:30 pm; Saturday, Nov. 23 ·12:30 pm
What: River Heights is hosting an annual giveaway where community members can get what they need for a Thanksgiving meal. Gently used clothing will also be offered. No registration is required.
Where: River Heights, 6070 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights
More info: bit.ly/RiverHeightsThanksgivingGiveaway

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
When: Nov. 23 · 10 am – 12 pm
What: This annual, free drive-through giveaway returns to offer families a turkey on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is needed.
Where: 810 W. 31st St., Mpls.
More info: www.joycommunityservice.org

Life Center Thanksgiving Outreach
When: Nov. 23 · 12 pm
What: Life Center’s annual Thanksgiving outreach event offers community members a hot Thanksgiving meal and 200+ frozen turkeys.
Where: 1812 Park Ave., Mpls.
More info: bit.ly/ThanksgivingOutreach2024

Tru Breed MC’s 14th Annual Turkey Giveaway
When: Nov. 23 · 1 pm
What: Tru Breed Motorcycle Club is once again giving back to the community with a turkey giveaway (while supplies last).
Where: Folwell Park, 1615 N. Dowling Ave., Mpls.
More info: https://bit.ly/3OdYA3z

FOCUS Minnesota Thanksgiving Dinner
When: Nov. 24 · 5-6:30 pm
What: Community members are invited to enjoy a dine-in or take-out Thanksgiving dinner.
Where: 550 Rice St., St. Paul
More info: www.facebook.com/FOCUSMN

Thanksgiving Distribution Registration
When: Nov. 26 · 9 am – 12 pm
What: Registration for Union Gospel Missio’s Thanksgiving food distribution is full, but leftover food will be offered after distribution day on a first-come-first-served basis starting at 9 am.
Where: Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities – Men’s Campus, 435 University Ave. E., St. Paul
More info: secure.qgiv.com/for/thanks20

White Bear Area Food Shelf Thanksgiving’s Give A Gobble
When: Nov. 26 ·  2 pm
What: Registration is full, but all unclaimed meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis without prior registration beginning at 2 pm.
Where: 1884 Whitaker St., White Bear Lake
More info: whitebearfoodshelf.org/2024

Loaves & Fishes Community Meals
When: Nov. 27 (times listed below)
What: Dine-in and to-go community meals
Where:

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (to-go meal)
1390 Larpenteur Ave. E., Saint Paul
5:30 – 6:30 pm

Saint Paul Opportunity Center (to-go meal)
422 Dorothy Day Place, St. Paul
4:30 – 5:15 pm

True Foundation Church (dine-in and to-go meal)
5840 Lilac Dr. N., Brooklyn Center
5:30 – 6:30 pm

More info: loavesandfishesmn.org

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities
When: Nov. 28 · 11:30 am –1 pm
What: Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities will offer a special dinner for Mission residents and community members.
Where: Men’s Campus – 435 University Ave. E., St. Paul
More info: bit.ly/UGMTCThanksgiving

Daily Work and Shobi’s Table Gratitude Feast Free Thanksgiving Meal
When: Nov. 28 · 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
What: Enjoy traditional Thanksgiving food and additional dishes for cross-cultural inclusion.
Where: Christ On Capitol Hill, 105 University Ave. W., St. Paul
More info: Facebook or email events@shobistable.org

8th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal
When: Nov. 28 · 12-3 pm
What: This community meal is not just for those in need but for anyone without a place to go on Thanksgiving Day. Come share in a delicious, free meal with your neighbors.
Where: Fellowship Church, 707 Commerce Dr., Woodbury
More info: bit.ly/FellowshipChurchThanksgiving

Third Annual Buffalo Community Thanksgiving Meal
When: Nov. 28 · 12- 5 pm
What: Hope Community welcomes a free traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, rolls, and pie. All are welcome.
Where: 206 2nd Ave., Northeast Buffalo
More info: bit.ly/ThirdAnnualBuffaloThanksgiving 

StartAnew Thanksgiving Dinner
When: Nov. 28 · 1:30-4:30 pm
What: StartANew’s annual dinner is open to all. Bring family and friends; registration is not required.
Where: 1119 Morgan Ave. N., Mpls.
More info: 612-389-0008 or bit.ly/StartAnewThanksgiving

Discounted Groceries
Fare For All
$35 Thanksgiving Holiday Pack
No registration required
More info: For locations, call 763-450-3860 or thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/pack

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