Empathy-driven with a person-centered approach.
For you & your family

Your life.
Your way forward.

Looking for support for yourself or someone you love? Let’s start with what a good day looks like to you.

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Three steps to explore care

A little guidance goes a long way.

  1. Tell us what matters

    Share your goals, preferences, and the kind of help you are looking for.

  2. Explore the right support

    Talk through service options, availability, and next steps with our team and your care coordinator.

  3. Plan around your life

    Discuss a plan that reflects your routines and the support you need.

Resources for you & your family

Helpful connections.
All in one place.

Find trusted Minnesota resources for everyday needs, health coverage, and housing, along with support from Affinity.

01 / Understand your options

Explore Affinity’s services

Learn about CFSS, basic and intensive waivered services, Housing Support, and Employment Services. Start with the support that matters to you.

02 / Food & everyday needs

Apply for benefits

MNbenefits helps Minnesota residents apply for food, cash, child care, and other assistance. You can also find guidance on documents and application status.

03 / Health coverage

Explore health insurance

MNsure is Minnesota’s official health insurance marketplace. Explore coverage options, financial help, and enrollment assistance.

04 / Housing & shelter

Find housing help

Hennepin County’s resource page connects residents with housing guidance, emergency shelter information, and other housing support options.

05 / Community resources

Not sure where to turn?

United Way 211 offers free, confidential information about community resources across Minnesota, available 24 hours a day.

06 / Connect with Affinity

Talk through your next step

Ask about starting care, supporting a loved one, or getting help with current Affinity services. Our team can direct you to the right person.

07 / Housing search

Find a place to call home

Search affordable rental listings and explore housing resources through HousingLink.

08 / Housing planning

Understand your housing options

Housing Benefits 101 offers tools to explore housing choices, services, and ways to pay for housing.

09 / Work & benefits

Plan for work and benefits

Disability Benefits 101 helps you explore how work, income, and benefits can fit together.

10 / Renter support

Get help with rental questions

HOME Line offers free legal help to Minnesota renters. Contact its team with questions about your rental situation.

Links lead to an external resource or start a phone call. Each program determines its own eligibility and availability.

Twin Cities metro food shelf index

Food support.
Closer to home.

Open a metro county below to find food shelf names, street addresses, and phone numbers. Call directly or follow the source link to plan your visit.

Anoka CountyAnoka · Blaine · Circle Pines · Columbia Heights · Coon Rapids · East Bethel · Fridley
More locations and updates: Browse Anoka food shelves ↗
Carver CountyChaska · Cologne · Norwood Young America · Waconia · Watertown
More locations and updates: Browse Carver food shelves ↗
Dakota CountyApple Valley · Burnsville · Eagan · Farmington · Hastings · Lakeville · Rosemount · South St. Paul
More locations and updates: Browse Dakota food shelves ↗
Hennepin CountyMinneapolis · Bloomington · Brooklyn Center · Brooklyn Park · Hopkins · Plymouth · Richfield
More locations and updates: Explore Hennepin’s food map ↗
Ramsey CountySt. Paul · Maplewood · New Brighton · Roseville · Shoreview · White Bear Lake
More locations and updates: Browse Ramsey food resources ↗
Scott CountyBelle Plaine · Jordan · New Prague · Prior Lake · Savage · Shakopee
More locations and updates: Open Scott’s food guide (PDF) ↗
Washington CountyCottage Grove · Forest Lake · Hugo · Oakdale · Stillwater · Woodbury
More locations and updates: Explore Washington food resources ↗

Need help finding food?

The Minnesota Food Helpline can help you find local food resources. Call 1-888-711-1151.

Find food near your address ↗

These listings cover food shelves and food markets across the seven metro counties. The county links include additional locations and updates; this is not an exhaustive list. Before visiting, confirm hours, appointments, and service areas with the food shelf. Resources reviewed November 6, 2026.

Before your first conversation

Start where
you are.

Explore our services
I’m arranging care for a family member.

You’re welcome to contact us to understand the process. Involve your loved one in decisions and ask our team what permissions are needed.

I already have services with another provider.

Contact Affinity to discuss availability and what a possible transition would involve. Confirm arrangements with your current team before making changes.

I have a question about my current care.

Call (612) 259-7064 so our team can direct you to the right person.

Let’s find your way forward

A conversation is a good place to start.

Tell us what matters to you. We’ll help you explore the next step.