COVID-19 Resource List

Communities across Minnesota are in uncharted territory as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

The regional outbreak will have immediate and long-term effects on people and organizations across the state. Our nonprofits are on the front lines of this rapidly evolving situation, but weathering this crisis will require sustained compassion from all of us. Let’s work together to help those in need. Below is a list of regularly updated resources you can use to find aid during this challenging time.

  • Bush Foundation
    COVID-19 response and recovery resources available to individuals, nonprofits and businesses within our region. » MORE INFO
  • Fox Advancement
    Comprehensive COVID-19 resources and funding opportunities. » MORE INFO
  • Freelance Artists Resource
    Compiled list of funding resources specifically designed to serve freelance artists and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. » MORE INFO
  • Initiative Foundation Central Minnesota Emergency Relief and Recovery Fund
    The Initiative Foundation works daily to strengthen the economy and communities of Central Minnesota. The Initiative Foundation’s grant-making focus through September 2020 will be on the region’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. » MORE INFO
  • Greater Twin Cities United Way
    Greater Twin Cities United Way 2-1-1 coronavirus resources and information referral service connecting people to resources in the state of Minnesota. » MORE INFO
  • Minnesota Department of Human Services
    Open grants, requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS). » MORE INFO
  • Minneapolis Renters’ Coalition
    Monthly lottery to aid cost-burdened renters in a low-barrier way. » MORE INFO
  • Minnesota Council on Foundations
    Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus » MORE INFO
  • Feeding America 
    Search tool to find the nearest food shelves. » MORE INFO
  • Hunger Solutions
    With one call the Minnesota Food HelpLine assesses the caller’s situation and provide solutions to their food needs. People can call, use the chat, or fill out a form online. » MORE INFO
  • Loaves and Fishes
    Free meals for anyone (please note, they are now only serving take-away meals). » MORE INFO
  • Metro Food Justice Network
    A crowd-sourced repository of resources related to food and the need during COVID-19. » MORE INFO
  • Minneapolis Public Schools
    Free meal pickup for students. » MORE INFO
  • Minnesota Legal Aid 
    This resource highlights eligiblity for emergency SNAP benefits. » MORE INFO
  • Saint Paul Public Schools
    Free meal pickup for students. » MORE INFO
  • Second Harvest Heartland
    If you need to enroll in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contact Second Harvest Heartland for help. » MORE INFO
  • VEAP
    VEAP provides access to high quality, healthy, and fresh foods for individuals, families, children, and seniors experiencing hunger or food insecurity in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and South Minneapolis. » MORE INFO
  • Pillsbury United Communities
    Food shelves and community cafes with free grab-and-go meals. » MORE INFO
  • AFL-CIO
    Context and resources available for workers rights. » MORE INFO
  • Lake Street Council
    Resources for (small) businesses during COVID-19. » MORE INFO
  • MN Legal Aid
    This resource explains changes in MN Unemployment Benefits During the Pandemic. » MORE INFO
  • MN Unemployment Insurance
    Step-by-step COVID-19 unemployment benefits application. » MORE INFO
  • Propel Nonprofits
    Propel Nonprofits is providing links to resources and no-cost technical assistance to nonprofits in the Upper Midwest as it relates to finance, strategy, and governance questions or concerns. » MORE INFO
  • Small Business Administration
    MN Small businesses now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. » MORE INFO
  • Community Mediation Minnesota
    Remote mediation services for tenants and landlords. » MORE INFO
  • Home Line MN
    Free legal helpline for renters. » MORE INFO
  • Inquilinos Unidos (Spanish & English)
    Letter template to give your landlord if you can’t pay rent. » MORE INFO
  • Law Help MN
    FAQs on renter’s rights during COVID-19. » MORE INFO
  • MN Legal Aid
    This resource explains MN renters’ rights and court changes during the pandemic. » MORE INFO
  • Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance
    Protecting Asain American and Pacific Islander Working People (including signs and posters). » MORE INFO
  • Asian Americans / Pacific Island in Philanthropy
    Statement on COVID-19 and additional resources. » MORE INFO
  • CAIR-MN
    Muslims may report an incident of racism or islamophobia through CAIR-MN » MORE INFO
  • Facing History and Ourselves
    This Teaching Idea outlines the known facts about COVID-19 and gives students the opportunity to explore instances of discrimination related to this novel strain of coronavirus. » MORE INFO
  • Poster House
    Digital posters to help spread awareness, alleviate feelings of isolation, and help the Asian community fight xenophobia. » MORE INFO
  • Teaching Tolerance
    A four-step process for speaking up against bias. » MORE INFO
  • Advocates for Human Rights
    Continuing to take cases and represent asylees. » MORE INFO
  • Immigrant Law Center
    Legal resources during COVID-19. » MORE INFO