Senior Resources
The Crosstown area has many different organizations and programs to help seniors remain independent and living in their own homes. We have created a list of the funding options for home delivered meals, chore services, other food resources and social services.
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Help at Your Door is a grocery and delivery service for homebound seniors in the Twin Cities metro area:
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CareNextion is a Twin Cities-based website that helps caregivers manage care for their loved ones through offering scheduling tools and home-care resources all in one place:
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Friends & Co (formerly Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly) is an organization dedicated to reducing isolation and loneliness while promoting well-being and independence among older adults in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
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Aging Pathways (formerly Senior Linkage Line) provides access to statewide community resources for seniors, their families and caregivers. 1-800-333-2433
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): The SNAP program in Minnesota is a county-run federal nutrition program that helps people get the foods they need to maintain a healthy diet. Whether or not you use SNAP does not influence your ability to receive meals from Meals on Wheels.
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Living at Home Network programs have helped seniors stay healthy, safe and independent while living in their own homes.
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Metropolitan Center for Independent Living provides people with disabilities with resources for independent living.
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Trust, Inc. Chore Program: Chores and transportation needs. 612-827-6159
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Help at Your Door: Delivering groceries, home repair and transportation. 651-642-1892
If you are not able to afford meals, you may qualify for various waivers, grants or programs:
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Brain Injury Waiver: Contact Brain Injury Alliance of MN at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442.
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Developmental Disabilities Waiver: Programs based on income, age and disability status: CADI, ACW, ACA.
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Check with your Medical Insurance provider for information
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Veterans may be eligible for meals through the VA.

Social Services
Programs that offer Social Services and Social Workers:
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Front Door Social Services: 612-384-41112
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Edina Resource Center: 952-848-3936
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Richfield Active Aging Programs: 612-861-9385
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Senior Outreach Services: 612-770-7005
Additional Resources
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USDA Food and Nutrition Services: 703-305-2062
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SNAP: 1-800-221-5689
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP):
Provides a box of groceries once a month for qualifying seniors. 651-401-1411 -
Second Harvest Heartland: Able to help deliver food from CSFP. 651-484-5117
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The Food Group: Provides mobile markets with discounted fresh foods. 763-450-3860
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National Hunger Hotline: Representatives will help you find food resources and social services near you - 1-866-3-HUNGRY
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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Working to provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown goods farmers’ markets, roadside stands and CSA programs to low-income seniors

