Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
270 N. Kent St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
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Laura Jeffrey Academy
Family Resources
Supporting scholars means supporting the people who care for them, too. Explore resources for your family and connect with people who can help.
Need Help? Start With Us.
You don’t need to know which program to call or have everything figured out before reaching out. LJA’s social work team can help you explore resources and connect with community support.
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maddim@laurajeffreyacademy.orgCommunity Food Resources
Everyone is welcome at the table.
If you or someone you love could use help with groceries, explore these community food resources.
Before you visit: Call or visit the organization’s website for current hours, available services and any requirements. Website links open in a new tab.
Feeding Frogtown
West Minnehaha Recreation Center
685 W. Minnehaha Ave.
St. Paul
651-236-8699
Frogtown Neighborhood Association
Salvation Army: Payne Avenue
1019 Payne Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55130
Salvation Army: West Seventh Street
401 W. Seventh St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Neighborhood House: Wellstone Center
179 E. Robie St.
St. Paul, MN 55107
Neighborhood House on Montreal
1080 Montreal Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
Merrick Food Shelf
1669 Arcade St. N., Door 2A
St. Paul, MN 55106
CLUES: Canasta Familiar
797 E. Seventh St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
St. Kate’s/CSJ Food Access Hub
Carondelet Center, Kitchen 101
1890 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Joyce Uptown Food Shelf
3041 Fremont Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Neighbors, Inc.
222 Grand Ave. W.
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Heating & Utility Help
If keeping up with heating bills is difficult, help may be available. You can ask your utility company about a payment plan and contact an energy assistance program to learn about support for your household.
Know Your Cold Weather Rule Protections
Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule can help protect residential customers from electric or natural gas shutoffs that affect their heat from October 1 through April 30. Protection is not automatic.
- Contact your utility company. Ask about Cold Weather Rule protection and a payment plan that fits your household’s financial situation.
- Make and keep the payment agreement. Follow the steps your utility provides to establish protection.
- Call if your circumstances change. If you cannot make a payment, contact your utility company to discuss a new arrangement.
If you have received a shutoff notice or your heat is already disconnected, contact your utility company right away. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission can help with questions about your options.
Consumer assistance: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782
Learn About Shutoff ProtectionMinnesota Energy Assistance Program
Find help with energy bills and connect with the provider serving your county or tribal community. Eligibility requirements apply.
Explore Energy AssistanceRamsey & Washington Counties
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties helps eligible residents apply for energy assistance.
Get Ramsey & Washington County HelpHennepin County
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County provides energy assistance for eligible Hennepin County residents.
Get Hennepin County HelpHome Energy Hub
Explore information about home energy use and improvements from the Center for Energy and Environment. For help paying a current bill, start with an energy assistance program above.
612-335-5858
Center for Energy and Environment
Not sure which program serves your household?
Call Minnesota’s energy information line at 800-657-3710 to find your local provider. You can also contact LJA’s social work team for help connecting with a program.