Basic Needs
Resources for Renters and Homeowners
Anoka County Resources
Anoka County has a variety of funding resources available to those who have been impacted by COVID-19, are at risk of losing their housing or are currently experiencing homelessness.
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) - 763-324-1215
- Economic Assistance - EZ Info Line 763-422-7200
"Cold Weather Rule" starts 10/1/21
This rule does NOT automatically protect those behind on utility bills, nor does it mean that heat or electricity cannot be shut off in winter. Income guidelines to assist in determining eligibility
Here are more resources which may help:
ACCAP Energy Assistance:
- Begins 10/1/2021 and ends 5/31/2022
- Fillable Application
- Income guidelines also attached
- http://www.accap.org/energy-assistance/
763-783-4747
ACCAP Energy Assistance Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.accap.org/energy-assistance-faqs/
Anoka County Economic Assistance; Emergency Assistance:
(Public Assistance, Cash Program)
https://www.anokacounty.us/199/Emergency-Programs
763-422-7200
Salvation Army HeatShare:
HeatShare funds may be used after other funding sources have been exhausted. HeatShare is crisis funding that my be available to households in threat of an electric or gas shut off, or those in threat of a shut off.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/heatshare-program/
763-755-6873 Ext. 1 or Ext. 2
Homeless Resources
Anoka County Housing Resource Line: 763-324-1215
Select from the menu options to be connected to an agency that may be able to help. This is not crisis housing.
For Veterans who may be homeless
Anoka County Veteran Services Office
763-323-5290
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
Financial Assistance for Veterans
Housing Resources
Click here for a list of resources for singles, families and youth in Anoka County and beyond.
Housing Link allows you to search for affordable rental units where you choose
Housing Benefits 101: Plan for your home, with the services you need. Explore housing options. Discover what works for you and make a plan to get there.
Financial Resources
- Need help with car repairs, insurance or vehicle registration? Click here for more information.
- For unemployment insurance questions or applications, please visit the website or call:
Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090
TTY - users: 1-866-814-1252
- The Bridge to Benefits provides an online tool for self-screening for public assistance benefits. By answering a few simple questions, you will be able to see if you or someone else may be eligible for public support programs. It does not ask you for information that identifies you. It’s easy, confidential and free!
- Economic Assistance lists detailed information about cash, food, emergency, healthcare, child support and funeral assistance, including how to apply.
- Do I qualify? Click here for eligibility during COVID-19.
- Online application for MNSure
- Online application for food, cash and emergency programs
Anoka County Public Health is working diligently with the MN Department of Health on COVID-19
Click here to be redirected to the Anoka County Public Health’s website.
Food Shelves
ACBC Food Shelf
2615 9th Avenue N
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-422-0046
Email ACBC
The Salvation Army
1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 130
Blaine, MN 55434
Phone: 763-783-4930
NACE
18511 Highway 65 NE
Suites 100 and 200
East Bethel, MN 55011
Phone: 763-434-7685
Email NACE
SACA
627 38th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Phone: 763-789-2444
Email SACA
Food Help Finder
Shelters
Alexandra House
Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence Shelter
10065 3rd St NE
Blaine, MN 55434
Phone: 763-780-2330
The Dwelling Place
Domestic Abuse/Transitional Housing Shelter
Business Address:
940 - 44th Avenue NE
Unit Number 21307
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone: 651-776-4805
Family Promise in Anoka County
Family Shelter
14515 Nowthen Boulevard NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone: 763-568-7365
Stepping Stones Emergency Housing
Single Adult Shelter
3300 4th Avenue N
Cronin Building Number 14
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-323-7006
Transportation
Anoka County Traveler
612-373-3333
Dial-a-ride small bus service
651-602-5465
Cars for Neighbors
763-717-7755
Offers car repair assistance or donated cars to qualifying families in Anoka County.
MNSure
MNSure is a new, one-stop health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can find and compare health plans, and choose the coverage that fits their needs. MNSure offers low rates and help paying for health insurance.
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits 101 gives you tools and information on health coverage, benefits, and employment. You can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together.
Clothing
Clothing outreach - Mobile Clothing Closet
Calendar for Cities in Anoka County
3rd Sunday of the month in Andover
1st Monday of the month in Ham Lake
3rd Monday of the month in Blaine
4th Tuesday of the month in Fridley
3rd Thursday of the month in Coon Rapids
2nd Friday of the month in Blaine
3rd Friday of the month in Andover
4th Friday of the month in St Francis
Economic Assistance
Anoka County Economic Assistance
EZ Info Line: 763-422-7200
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Cash, Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance
ACCAP
763-783-4747
Resource Guide (PDF)
SNAP, Head Start, Senior Outreach, Energy Assistance
Legal
Home Line: Free legal help for renters
612-728-5767
Judicare: Free legal representation in non-criminal matters to low income residents of Anoka County.
763-783-4970
Mediation Services: Low-cost or no-cost peaceful dispute resolution alternatives.
763-422-8878
Landlords and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (PDF) of Minnesota
This handbook is a summary of the laws that govern the landlord-tenant relationship, it is not legal advice.
Seniors
Senior Services through Anoka County
763-576-2000
Senior LinkAge Line: 800-333-2433
Veterans
Anoka County Veteran Services Office
763-323-5290
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
651-291-8756
Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Office
612-467-1100
Youth
Youth resources (PDF) - Anoka County Community Resource Guide
Emma B. Howe YMCA (24 and under)
Youth Intervention Services
763-493-3052
Other Information
Disability Linkage Line
866-333-2466
United Way 211
Call 2-1-1
Useful links and legal resources
Law Help MN - Helping Minnesotans solve legal problems
HOMELine - 612-728-5767 Free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.
Judicare - 763-783-4970 Free legal representation in non-criminal matters to low income residents of Anoka County.
Central Minnesota Legal Services - 612-332-8151 Free legal help to low-income individuals and families to assist with civil legal issues. CMLS does not charge for legal services.
Volunteer Lawyers Network - 612-752-6677 Connecting volunteer lawyers with clients in need.
Mediation and Restorative Services in Anoka County - 763-422-8878 Low-cost or no-cost peaceful dispute resolution alternatives, landlord/tenant services and more.
Additional Mediation Services around the Twin Cities and throughout the State:
- Community Mediation & Restorative Services, Inc. - https://cmrsmn.org/
- Conflict Resolution Center - http://crcminnesota.org/
- Dispute Resolution Center - http://disputeresolutioncenter.org/
- Mediation & Conflict Solutions - http://volunteer.uwolmsted.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=54238
- Restorative and Mediation Practices - https://www.mediationservice.org/
Landlords - Here's a video link to assist in pairing your unit with your tenant, courtesy of Richard McLemore II, McLemore Holdings Inc, & Project HOPE, an identified Field Partner assisting with RentHelpMN.