For over a week now, our community has been using this resource to find ways to serve our neighbors. We hope it provides you and your family with opportunities to help.
We have continued to add to this list to keep it updated. We have linked to the best source of information, usually Facebook pages as they continue to be updated. Please be sure to double check that events are still happening before heading out, but also be aware that many of the most pressing needs are often noted quickly and from within the community. We hope you’ll use this resource in addition to being sure to get connected directly with groups that are helping those in need.
Health officials are also encouraging all people to remember and be cautious of COVID-19, wearing masks while in close proximity of others.
Food Drives & Community Support
11am – 12:30pm Daily this Week | Donations at Projects in Person in partnership with MAVEN Events
PIP Taking West Metro Donations | 906 Mainstreet Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
See link for more details
Mon 6/1: Baby Items
Tues 6/2: Hygiene Supplies
Wed 6/3: Laundry Needs
Thur 6/4: Canned Goods
Fri 6/5: Pasta Supplies
12-3pm Wed/Thur/Fri | Northside Donation Dropoff
Anwatin Middle School | 256 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
June 3-6 9:30am | Grocery Drop-off at Mt Calvary Church
The “Purpose” Church | 3859 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
June 4-Jun 12th 9am-3pm | Grocery & Drop-Off and Fellowship MBC
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church | 3355 N 4th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412
Volunteer Opportunities available – see event details for sign-ups
Minneapolis Food Shelves with Contact Information
St Paul Food Shelves with Contact Information
Clean-Up & Community Efforts
June 2nd 2-5pm | Secondhand Hounds Lake Street Clean-Up
Plan to meet at 2800 E Lake Street (US Bank), Minneapolis
Support the Cities Facebook Page: Continued updates on how to help
We Love Lakestreet Website: Rebuilding efforts for small businesses
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Offering direct support, including first aid, in the middle of the city and sharing regular updates on immediate needs.
Community Facebook Pages
You can find ways to help specific Mpls and St Paul communities by heading to these Facebook pages for updates
Little Earth Residents Association
Powderhorn Community Facebook Page
Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association
Audubon Neighborhood Association
Closures: Follow links for details on specific areas
This is by no means a complete list of closures and we will do our best to update as much as we can. Please be aware that we are linking to the websites or announcements of the businesses or organizations listed as much as we can but cannot guarantee how often they are updating their information. So many area businesses are closed it will be hard to keep this list updated and we will keep our closure updates to closures that involve access to food or regular services. For business closures please check websites or Facebook pages for updated details.
USPS has suspended service temporarily
Target has closed multiple locations in the area
(Now updated to just a couple area locations)
Lunds and Byerly’s locations | Open at all locations aside from the Uptown location (closed May 29th) but temporarily changing hours of operation
St. Paul farmers Market: Closed the weekend of May 30-31
Mill City Farmer’s Market: Closed for May 30th
Multiple area Trader Joe’s stores closed the weekend of May 30-31. Call your local store to check if you plan to head there.
Curfews
- Many, if not most, area curfews have been lifted – some cities have chosen to extend them. Check your local city and county websites if you are unsure if a curfew is in place in your area.
These are the current curfews in place. Most generally seem to be requiring the same thing: residents to be inside, no foot, automobile or bicycle travel of any kind. Homeless, those fleeing dangerous circumstances and those traveling to and from work appear to be exempt for all. The orders imply that anywhere aside from home is prohibited.
We welcome additional information on clean up, community support and closures. You can email info@twincitiesmom.com with details.
(We will keep all old events and support efforts here – you may be able to link to them to find updates of new events happening in the area.)
May 29th 10am-2pm | Hamline-Midway Clean up
Gordon Parks High School 1212 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
May 29th 10am-1pm | Justice Clean Up
Minnehaha Mall, 2500 Lake St E, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
May 29th 10-1pm | Union Park Helping Hands Clean-up
May 29th 3-7pm | Clean up Our Beautiful City
Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 30th 9:30-1pm | Lake Street Clean Up and Grocery Distribution
1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
May 30th 11am-12pm | Grocery Delivery at Cedar & Lake: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
3028 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
May 30th 11a-2pm | Board up Lake Street: Calling Handy People
10 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
May 30th 11am-1pm | St. Paul Clean UP
Meet in the TJ Maxx parking lot: Bring your own mask and if able, bring trash bags and brooms
1410 University Ave W. St Paul, MN
May 30th 11am-1pm | South Minneapolis Clean Up
South High School parking lot: Bring your own mask and if able, bring trash bags and brooms
3131 S 19th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
May 30th 11:30am-12:30pm | Master Collision – Boarding up Windows
224 W Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
May 30th 11:30am-12:30pm | Clean-up at Popeyes in Westlake
310 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
May 30th 11am-Noon | North Minneapolis Food Drive
Sanctuary Covenant Church: 710 W Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Donations being accepted: Diapers, baby formula, feminine products and non-perishable foods
May 30th 12-3pm | Supply Drop for items to be taken into Minneapolis
Bolz Gym, 780 S Plaza Dr, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
Click link for list of supplies
May 29th 3-6pm | Food Drive for Minnehaha Commons Residents
3001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
May 29th 2:30-7:45pm | Food Relief for South Minneapolis Residents
2916 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hope Breakfast Bar: Free breakfast for anyone hungry today (May 29th)
May 30th 12:30-6pm | Modist Brewing Supply Gathering
505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Biggest needs: gauze, pain meds, gloves, masks, water, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide.
May 30th 12-4pm | Clean up Our Community
Minneapolis
May 30th 12-4pm | Clean up Our Beautiful City
Phelps Field | 3900 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
May 30th 1pm | Debris Clean-Up
2401 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
May 30th 2-5:30pm | Lake & Minnehaha Clean Up
Minneapolis
May 30th 2:30-5:30pm | Phillips Clean-up
May 30th 2:30-May 31st 6pm | Working to Board up Local Businesses
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | 2730 E 31st St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
May 30th 1-7:30pm | Donation Drop-off for The Link and Circle of Discipline
The Link | 1210 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
May 31st 10:30am-12:30pm | Grocery Distribution Event
Incarnation / Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
3817 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409
May 31st 12:30-4pm | Pop Up Grocery Distribution
Midtown Global Market | 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
May 31st 12-4pm | Food and Supplies for Sanford and Minneapolis Families
Sanford Middle School parking lot, 3524 42nd Ave. S, Minneapolis, Enter parking lot from 41st Avenue, Minneapolis
May 31st 12-3pm | Clean Streets for George Floyd
Click link for meet up details.
May 31st 12-3pm | Community Clean-up in South Minneapolis
1015 Snelling Avenue S, St. Paul, MN
May 31st 12:45 – 6pm | Home Delivery of Essentials
Online event – follow link for details
May 31 4-5pm | Van Unload from Donations at Jericho Road
Jericho Road Ministries | 1628 E 33rd St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
June 1st 9:30am-12:30pm | Food Drive for Families in Need
1010 W Lake St, Minneapolis,
June 1st 10am-2pm | Hiawatha Food and Supplies Distribution
Hiawatha Collegiate High School | 3500 E. 28th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
June 1st 11:30am | The Link Donation Drop-off in Apple Valley
Grace Lutheran Church | 7800 W County Road 42, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
June 1st 8am-2pm AND June 2nd 8am-2pm | Minneapolis Food and Supply Drive
Alchemy 365 (Edina) | 6729 York Ave S, Edina, Minnesota 55435
June 1st 10am-8pm | Donation Drive for Minneapolis
The Lakes Running Company | 218 Water St, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
June 1st 9am-6pm | Donation Drive at Holy Trinity Lutheran
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | 2730 E 31st St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Supplies needed are listed – click link for updated needs throughout the day
June 1st 9am-3pm | Urban Roots Food Donation (9-3) and Pickup (12-4)
463 Maria Avenue, St Paul, MN 55106
June 1st 12:45-2:15pm | St Paul Food Drop-off
New Hope Church | 711 Bradley St, St Paul, MN 55130-4548, United States
June 1st 4-7pm | Supply Drive for Riot Victims
Thrivent Financial | 14670 Robert Trail S., Rosemount, Minnesota 55068
June 1st 3pm | OSFNA Clean Up
2500 E Lake St, Minneapolis,
June 2nd 10-11am | Unload Clothing: Downtown Minneapolis
Bethlehem Baptist Church | 720 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
June 2nd 1-5pm | Grocery Pop-Up
Nu Way Missionary Baptist Church | 1530 N Russell Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
June 3rd 11am-12:30pm | Diaper, Formula, & Grocery Pop-Up Drop-Off
Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist | 1800 Dupont Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
