Community Resources
What follows are some resources for families and individuals during the Coronavirus pandemic. Please know that we are doing our best to keep things up to date, however, this is a rapidly changing situation and we do not always know when something has changed. Please call the various resources listed or click on links where they are provided for the most up to date information. Feel free to contact us if you find that something on this list has changed. you will find contact information on the sidebar to the left.
Finding Food, Paying Housing, Bills or Other Essentials
The United Way
Available Supports
- Potential to access alternative funding streams for people who have been denied for Emergency Assistance OR require more than the maximum amount available. (Eviction, Utility Disconnect, etc.)
- Information and referrals for individuals with concerns about housing.
- Information regarding housing resources/options available in South St. Louis County
- General Community Resources (these change daily, so we will provide the most current, up to date information)
- Food sites (Food shelf availability)
- Medical supplies
- Infant/Child needs (such as diapers, formula, etc)
- MNsure Navigator availability
- Shelter availability (Homeless and DV)
- ARMHS referrals
St. Louis County Resources
MN Sure – Health Insurance
In response to the potential growth of Coronavirus, MNsure is offering a special enrollment period for eligible Minnesotans who do not have health insurance. Those who are eligible can enroll from March 23 through April 21.
Free assistance: https://www.mnsure.org/help/find-assister/index.jsp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=GovDelivery&utm_term=covid-19
Call 651-539-2099
“Northlanders in Need of Help During Corona Crisis”
If You or A Family Member Get Sick
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
Essentia Health
St. Lukes
Food for Kids:
Perkins
11:00am-2:00pm
Available to students 12 and younger
Pre-determined menu for each day of the week
Canal Park Brewing
218-464-4790
Curbside pickup 11:00am-2:00pm
Free lunches for kids
Any items from kids meal
Burrito Union
218-728-4414
Curbside pickup 11:00am-1:00pm (Mon-Fri)
Free lunches for kids
Mac & Cheese, Orange & Cookie
Fitger’s Brewhouse Brewery & Grille
218-279-2739
Curbside pickup 11:00am-1:00pm (Mon-Fri)
Free lunches for kids
Mac & Cheese, Orange & Cookie
Boys & Girls Club of Duluth Lincoln Park Branch
2407 W Fourth St, Duluth
218-727-1549
Dinners from 5:00-6:00pm starting Monday 3/23
Additional resources from the Boys and Girls Club: homework support, distance learning support, Google Hangouts to keep communication open with youth, library with over 400 books and games for grabs
Other Food Resources:
Ruby’s Pantry
Thursday, March 19
Coppertop Church
Drive through format
Beginning at 4:00pm
Damiano Center
Bagged meals in west parking lot for families
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun Lunch 11:30-1:00pm
Monday – Thursday dinner 5pm
Chum Food Shelf
Visit Website for details: https://www.chumduluth.org/chumfoodshelf.htm
(Locations and hours on the right hand side of page)
The downtown location will open on Friday at 10 a.m. and accept the first 50 people drive-up only.
This procedure will continue for Wed/Fridays.
Lakeside Location: closed
East and West locations: First 20 people, drive-up only. (days/times on website)
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00am-1:45pm
First come first served (20 boxes available)
Downtown Food Shelf
Open Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00am-1:45pm
First come first served (50 boxes available)
Staff are not offering rides to any locations at this time
Vineyard Church on Arrowhead Road
Tuesdays 6-8pm
Saturdays 9:30-11:30
COVID Updated: Grab and Go style, no shopping.
Union Gospel Mission
Tues/Thurs, 12-12:30 curbside pick-up (meals)
Sun-Fri, 4:30-5:15 curbside pick-up (meals)
Positively 3rd Street Bakery
218-724-8619
Grab bag: 2 loaves of bread, a pound of granola.
COVID-19 and Coping for Families
CDC’s guide to Stress and Coping During Covid 19/Coronavirus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Helping Children Cope: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
Domestic Violence Help
Safe Haven Shelter and Advocacy: 218-728-6481
Dabinoo ‘Igann Shelter and Advocacy 218-722-2247
Domestic Abuse Intervention Project: 218-722-2781
Day One: 1-866-223-1111
Mental Health Crisis Help
South St. Louis County: 218-623-1800
Birch Tree: http://www.birchtreeduluth.com/
218-623-1800
Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to741741