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Social Services

Food Shelf:

We distribute both fresh produce right from the farm, frozen food, dry food, and other household items by partnering with The Food Group.

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SNAP/MFIP/DWP:

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach Program

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What is SNAP?

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SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) is a nutrition assistance program that helps eligible low-income individuals and families to help them get the food they need. SNAP is a supplement program meaning it is not meant to meet all of one’s food budget needs.

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Why is this important?

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It is important that families and individuals understand how and where to access programs like SNAP so they can make informed decisions about applying and accessing food resources that are potentially available to them. The SNAP Outreach program serves to educate the community about SNAP, so they can understand what the eligibility factors are, how the application process works, and what requirements are needed.

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Our Goal

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Our goal is to educate and inform individuals and families about the purpose, use, and benefits of SNAP/MFIP/DWP. The program offers assistance with SNAP/MFIP/DWP screening, applications, and post-application follow-up to make the application process less difficult.

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Do you want to learn more about the SNAP/MFIP/DWP program or need assistance with your application?

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Contact:

612-978-7045

oromoresourcecenter@gmail.com 

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by (1)  mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider

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Affordable Health Care (MNsure):

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Ensuring you have access to affordable, quality health services is one of ORCMN’s highest priorities. ORCMN’s Health and Wellness Impact Area assists you and your family in navigating the health care system and its challenges within a cultural context. We provide education to help you become proactive about your health through health care insurance enrollment. Our programs focus on reducing health care disparities that disproportionately impact immigrants and refugees.

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MNsure

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ORCMN believes one of the key steps to economic and medical security is having the benefit of knowing that you and your family have proper health insurance coverage. We help make the enrollment process easy to understand and provide culturally-specific services to help guarantee our clients find the right insurance plan. We will work to help you and your family get proper and affordable coverage.

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Want to learn more about how ORCMN can help you and your family get health insurance coverage?

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Contact:

612-978-7045

oromoresourcecenter@gmail.com 

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Affordable Housing Resources:

Housing: Any application links and openings we get from our partners in public housing, section 8, or any other subsidized housing will be posted here.

 

Free Immigration Support Resources:

Hennepin County:

1) Office of Multi-Cultural Services - Minneapolis

Services provided: Adjustment to Legal Permanent Residence (Green Card), adjustment to citizenship, and petitioning for relatives.

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2) Advocates for Human Rights - Minneapolis

Services provided: Pro bono attorney services for asylum seekers. 

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Free Legal Support Resources:

Mid-MN Legal Aid - Minneapolis
Services provided: "Our attorneys, staff, and volunteers handle civil legal matters for Minnesota’s most vulnerable people for no charge. With expertise
and compassion, we work to provide basic legal protections so our clients can achieve security, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunity."

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