Financial Assistance Resources

Financial Assistance


community resources


Name of Organization Address Phone Number Email Address Website Types of services  Notes
Lakes and Pines 1700 Maple Ave E
Mora, MN, 55051
(800)832-6082 Click here Click here Wide variety such as SNAP, Medical, Social Security, Housing, Energy Assistance, Homelessness, Headstart, etc.  Please contact them for a list of all services and programs they can assist you with.
Lakes and Pines 

SNAP & MNSure Assistance
Pine County HHS Offices - Both Pine City and Sandstone (800)832-6082 Option 4 lap@lakesandpines/org
Click here Appointments:
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at Pine City. 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Sandstone. 
By Appointment Only - No walk ins will be accepted.
Lakes and Pines 

SNAP Employment and Training
1700 Maple Ave E
Mora, MN, 55051
(800)832-6082 Click here Click here If on SNAP:job search assistance, resume writing, interview tips, and more.  This is a free and voluntary program.
Lakes and Pines 

Emergency Housing Assistance
1700 Maple Ave E
Mora, MN, 55051
(800)832-6082 Click here Click here Assistance with rent, mortgage, or if you are homeless. Lakes and Pines has a NEW/Streamlined Emergency Housing Application 
Directory of Pine County Health Care Providers       Click here Addiction, Ambulance, Chiropractors, Clinics, Dental, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Financial Health Care Resources, Food Assistance, Government Agencies, Hearing, Home Visits, Hospice, Hospitals, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Pharmacy, Senior Services, Sexual Assault, Transportation, Veteran Services, Vision, Women/Children, etc.  
A Place For You 220 3rd Ave SE Pine City, MN 55063 320-438-7070 housing@apfy.org Click here Transitional Homeless Shelter for adult men and women. Serving 6 counties in East Central MN, including Pine County.
Ruby's Pop Up Pantry 67331 Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Dr, Askov, Minnesota 55704     Click here $25 food bundle. 4th Saturday of the Month. Registration begins at 9am. Food bundles available from 9:30 - 11:00am.  Hosted by Memorial Drive Bible Fellowship.
Pine County Veterans Services Pine County HHS Offices - Primarily Sandstone M, T, W, F and Pine City on Thursday 320-216-4250 mindy.sandell@co.pine.mn.us or
daniel.burch@co.pine.mn.us
Click here Services for Pine County Veterans such as budget counseling, benefits, disability, claims, dental programs, and more! Coffee Talk an topics are available on their website.
Deaf or Hard of Hearing Resource       Click here Additional resource page for freelancers to assist with communicating to our agency  

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe   Click here for Directory   Click here Federally recognized tribe and reservation in Pine County.  Mille Lacs Band Members are encouraged to check out their  website for more information and resources.  
Senior Linkage Line   800-333-2433 senior.linkage@state.mn.us Click here Wide variety of resources for Seniors.  
Central MN Council on Aging   320-253-9349   Click here Helps aging adults with advocacy, maximizing services, finding resources, etc. Guides & Resources can be located on the CMCOA Website .
Disability Hub MN    866-333-2466   Click here Serves people with disabilities.  
Emergency SNAP (E-SNAP) ended March 2023           Because Emergency SNAP is issued the month after SNAP is approved, most households will get their last Emergency SNAP payment in March and benefits will return to the standard amount in April. Minnesota does not have control over this decision. For more information, please check out the E-SNAP MN DHS Website for additional resources.
Pine County Operation Community Connect (OCC) Typically in Hinckley, MN (Centrally located)   Feel free to message on Facebook.  Click here Annual FREE event for all Pine County residents to provide vendors, resources, along with household items giveaways. Check their Facebook page regularly for updates.
New Pathways   763-691-0121 Ext 5 casemanager@newpathwaysmn.com    Helping families who are  struggling with homelessness. They provide shelter for qualifying families.  
Safe at Home Program Mailing Address: Safe at Home
PO Box 17370
Saint Paul MN  55117-037
866-723-3035 Safe.athome@state.mn.us Click here Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource. Safe at Home Program: Safe at Home is a statewide address confidentiality program administered by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. It is governed by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 5B and Minnesota Rules Chapter 8290. Safe at Home is designed to help people who fear for their safety maintain a  confidential address. Many times program participants are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. For more information about the program, where to find a safe, emergency shelter, or how to enroll in the Safe at Home Program, please visit their website
Family Pathways   800-338-SAFE (7233)   Click here Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource for Pine County residents.
**Please contact our front desk staff or your worker directly if you do not feel safe or need additional resources or assistance.
Please call their 24-hour Crisis Hotline  or visit their website for a list of shelters, Advocates, Support Groups, and local legal resources.
Children Dental Services   612-746-1530     This is a non-profit dental clinic that accepts all forms of insurance and offers a sliding scale for income eligible families. Starting Feb 2021 CDS will be providing care at the North Pine Government Center in Sandstone the THIRD Wednesday and Thursday of each month.  They offer the following services: Cleanings, Exams, Fillings, Sealants, Oral Health Education, Crowns, Extractions, Fluoride, and X-Rays. Please contact them for more information or to schedule an appointment. See flyers below.

Dental Advocate & Resource - Alexis Roberts 555 18th Ave SW Cambridge MN 55008 763-689-8266 Alexis.Roberts@co.isanti.mn.us    This BC/BS Dental Innovations Coordinator, Alexis, can help to find a dental provider, schedule appointments, information on dental care, resources, and/or if you need her to attend an event.   She can assist Pine County residents.

See flyer below.
Central MN Council on Aging

Congregate Dining Sites
        This is a program offered to older adults 60+ in central MN, additional food support through congregate dining.  See flyer below.
Pine County Drop in Center

Local Mental Health Resource
Pine City Senior Center 670 Main St S Pine City MN 55063     Click here

The Drop-in Centers are for those 18+ and need mental health support.  10:30 am – 2:30 pm Tuesdays. 

Wide variety of fun activities planned each week.

Check out their calendar for specifics each month.
ACT Pine City Dementia Caregivers Coffee Chats Pine City Library 300 5th St SE Pine City
1:30 - 3:00
Pre-register 3 days prior to class.  320-629-4030

Questions about class call 651-398-9361.
    Programs to assist Caregivers not only to care for others but themselves. All sessions are FREE to attend and open to the public.
             
             
             
             
             
             



Final CDS Flyer February 2021 Announcement


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Catalogue of Languages
Notice of Rights to Language Assistance
NOTICE: English
Your right to a free interpreter
You have the right to a free language interpreter if you cannot speak or read English well. The Department of Human Services or the county agency must provide an interpreter for you if you need one or if you ask for one.  Pine County Health & Human Services will assist you by calling the Language Line to assist us

If you have any questions, please contact our agency by phone 320-216-4100/320-591-1570 or email 
income.proof@co.pine.mn.us