Programs
Free Community Meal
Sundays | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Come share a hot meal with us and build community at FOCUS House!
Due to the increased need for safety and social distancing our meals will be offered as a takeaway at this time, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Supplemental Food Shelf
We are open the 3rd Saturday of the month - 10:00 - 11:30 am
We offer food staples to individuals and families. Our service is intended as a supplemental resource, to be used in conjunction with a visit to the primary food shelf in your area. There are no zip code or income requirements. Food staples are also available for emergencies.
Please bring photo ID & proof of address.
Clothes Closet
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 10:00 am - 2 pm
Access to our clothes closet is by appointment, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Appointments are scheduled on Mondays Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10am until 2pm (last appt. at 1:30pm). Please call 651-222-0712 and leave a message with your name and number.
Visit us at FOCUS Minnesota to receive donated items of clothing for you and your family. We offer a range of clothing items and shoes for men, women, and children. During the winter months we offer coats, boots and outerwear. Personal hygiene items such as shampoo, soap, deodorant toothbrush, toothpaste, and razors, all based upon availability. You are welcome to visit once a month.
Please bring photo ID & proof of address
Packed food headed out the door
What Else?
Weekly Lunch bag distribution outside our doors Monday-Thursday 11:30-12:00
Shelf-stable mini-meals for homeless and highly mobile students
Emergency Food Requests
Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Meals
Bus tokens (when available)
Lighten Your Load Laundry Program (by referral only)
Utilities Assistance (by referral only)
Get Involved!
There are many ways to serve those in need through FOCUS Minnesota. Please visit us at FOCUS House to see how we work, and to learn what opportunities there are to get involved.