May 18, 2012

Serving the seven-county metro area of Minneapolis-St Paul Minnesota

Community Connections

  • Administration on Aging
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website providing a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, program and services related to aging.
  • Alzheimer Association of MN-N Dakota
    Provides information about Alzheimer’s disease, resources, research advances, publications, and events.
  • CaregiverMN
    Information for caregivers of seniors.
  • Care Options Network
    Information and referral resource for senior care professionals in the Greater Twin Cities Area of Minnesota.
  • Cub Foods
    On-line ads, recipes, store locations.
  • DARTS
    Dakota County community-based nonprofit that connects people to services and partnerships that improve their quality of life, help them age well, and enable them to engage in their community.
  • EFN Mobile Foodshelf
    Delivery of quality, nutritious food staples to homebound seniors in over a dozen subsidized housing complexes in the metro area. Delivery and the 3-4 day supply of food are provided at no charge.
  • Eldercare Partners
    For aging adults and their caregivers, non-profit supportive tools to help organize and cope with your personal situation.
  • Fare For All
    Big savings every month on fresh, high quality, nutritious groceries
  • Fridley Seniors
    Fridley community-based services, from meals to legal aid to chore service as well as screened referrals for support services.
  • Hamline Midway Elders
    Seniors living at home network serving residents of the Hamline Midway area in St Paul.
  • Hennepin County Library At Home Service
    Free library book delivery for Hennepin County residents that are unable to get to the library because of illness, disability or visual impairment.
  • Hunger Solutions
    A membership organization comprised of the six Feeding America affiliated food banks, more than 300 food shelves and food distribution centers. Keying on “search4food help” on the website will identify sources of food in proximity to a zip code.
  • Jewish Family and Children’s Services
    Provides broad range of supportive services for aging adults, including case management, personal visits and chore services.
  • Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly
    Pairs volunteer mentors with elderly adults in order to relieve isolation and loneliness while promoting the well-being and independence of older adults in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
  • Mayo Clinic
    Tools and resources for managing your health.
  • Metro Meals on Wheels
    Information about prepared meals delivered to your door.
  • Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
    The designated area agency on aging for the seven county metropolitan area.
  • Minnesota Board on Aging
    Includes the Senior Linkage Line and RXConnect.
  • MinnesotaHelp.info
    Directory of community resources sponsored by the MN Board on Aging and MN Department of Human Services
  • MN Leadership Coalition on Aging
    Coalesces the resources and power of consumer, advocacy, social and health service organizations to advocate boldly for positive systems change for older adults and their families in Minnesota.
  • Second Harvest Heartland
    Administers the NAPS (Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors) program. NAPS is a supplemental food program providing no-cost food to qualified seniors each month. For more information, call Second Harvest Heartland at 651-484-8241.
  • Senior Community Services
    Nonprofit organization provides innovative community-based service programs to seniors and their caregivers in Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Plymouth to help them remain independent.
  • Senior Recovery Program
    Nonprofit organization providing a unique and comprehensive recovery program for men and women, 50 years of age or older, who are abusing or have become dependent on alcohol or drugs.
  • SNAP/Food Support Benefits
    Supplemental Nutrition Assistance funding provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to individuals who apply and qualify. Apply at the county office in which you live:

- Anoka County 763-422-7246
- Carver County 952-361-1600
- Dakota County 651-554-5611
- Hennepin County 612-596-1300
- Ramsey County 651-266-4444
- Scott County 952-445-7751
- Washington County 651-430-6455

  • Southeast Seniors
    Non-profit, Southeast Minneapolis neighborhood-based organization of health care professionals and neighbors helping people 65 and older remain independent and safe at home.
  • Training to Serve
    Assists providers of aging services with education and tools to help them meet the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons as they age.
  • TRUST
    An interfaith, non-profit coalition of 19 South Minneapolis congregations serving families, youth and seniors since 1970. Meals on Wheels, chore service, parish nurse.
  • Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project
    Providing free of charge counseling, claims help, and advice on pensions and retirement income.
  • Vital Aging Network
    Promoting self-determination, civic engagement, and personal growth for people as they age.