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FINDING HYGIENE SUPPORT IN THE TWIN CITIES

If you or your family are navigating a difficult time, please know that you are not alone. At Bridge to Basics, our mission is to ensure every neighbor has access to the essentials they need to feel healthy and valued.

How We Work

To serve as many people as possible, Bridge to Basics operates as a centralized hygiene bank. This means we do not provide products directly to individuals at our location. Instead, we work behind the scenes to supply a large network of local nonprofits, schools, food shelves and clinics with the items they need to stock their shelves.

Where to Find Essentials

The best way to receive support is through our dedicated partners who provide direct services to the community.

  • View Our Partners: Visit our Partnership Page to see a list of the organizations we currently supply. We hope that these organizations can get you the items you need.
  • School Support: If you have children in school, we encourage you to reach out to their school social worker or health office, as many Twin Cities schools are part of our distribution network. And if they are not, they may have additional resources for you.
  • Food Shelves: Connect with your local food shelf to see what support they can offer.
  • Search for Local Resources: If these organizations are not accessible to you, please use the guides and resources below to seek support near you.
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We are honored to be part of the community’s “infrastructure of care” and hope these resources help you find the support you deserve.

Seeking support during current ICE operations?

Visit Stand with MINNESOTA to find help.

Looking for help?

Use the following resources to find help in Minnesota.

FOOD SHELVES

The Food Group has a several programs to help stretch your food dollars, make fresh foods available in more urban and rural areas, and grow access to local organic produce. Learn more at thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/. If you need food now, visit the link below for food access locations or call the Minnesota Food Helpline at 1-888-711-1151.

HYGIENE LOCATOR

If you are looking for hygiene products in your community, you can use the Simply the Basics Hygiene Locator. Access the map to find a hygiene bank or distribution center near you at simplythebasics.org/hygienelocator (make sure to search by “Find hygiene supplies.”)

REGISTER FOR MN STATE BENEFITS

MNbenefits is an online benefits application where Minnesotans can apply for severeal safety net benefits, including food and cash assistance. mnbenefits.mn.gov/