FAQ Regarding Resources for Students in Need During Covid-19
What food resources are closest to the University?
- HUSKIES FOOD PANTRY: Non-Perishables foods and other essential needs like hand soap, Toothpaste, Detergent
*Located in the Miller Center (SCSU Library) on the second floor is open:
Tuesday’s 8:30AM-4:00PM
Friday’s 8:30AM-4:00PM
- PATHWAYS to YOUTH
- During Covid-19, Pathways will be handing out food two days a week for youth 24 and under. They do not need to be housing insecure.
- Call Whitney 320-309-8408
- THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES EMERGENCY SERVICES FOOD SHELF: Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf provides a 5-7 day supply of food to households in the St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, St. Augusta and Waite Park communities.
*Located at 157 Roosevelt Rd #100, St Cloud, MN 56301. Right off Division and across the street from O’Rielly Auto Parts.
- During COVID-19- Catholic Charities is handing out prepackaged food on Wednesday 3PM-7PM and Friday 9am-12pm. Note: It is one food package per household per month.
Phone number: (320) 229-4560
SALVATION ARMY
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
- During Covid-19, they will hand out boxes of food.
- From 11-1 pm., they will give you a bagged lunch.
Who can help with questions I might have about resources?
- BRIDGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES: Offers a Sustain Grant for students who are seeking temporary assistance, focusing on:
-Food
-Internet
-Gas
& other assistance that individuals specifically are asking for.
BRIDGE TO BENEFITS is another resource offered at Bridge to Community Resources where students can see if they qualify for assistance from food to energy bills.
*Located in Brown Hall room 203.
During Covid- 19, we are currently doing all communication online: Office number: 320-204-0086 (Call or Text)
Email: bcrscsu@gmail.com or smmoriarty@stcloudstate.edu
Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays 10:00AM-4:00PM
- STEARNS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES: Providing finical, food, and medical support, programs, and assistance
*Located: 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud, MN 56303. Just right Downtown St. Cloud.
During Covid-19, there is no walk-in. You must call (320) 656-6000 to get things started.
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Where can I find housing support?
- Catholic Charities: Offered services for housing include transitional housing, services for homeless youth, affordable housing, development disability, and mental health housing.
*Located 911 18th Street North St. Cloud, MN 56303.
Phone number: (320) 650-1550
Email: info@ccstcloud.org
- Lutheran Social Services: Offered services include Adults, Families, and Veterans. Other housing and assistance services offered include Affordable Housing, Housing Developers, and Property Owners/Landlords.
*Located 22 Wilson Ave NE, St Cloud, MN 56304.
Phone number: (320) 251-7700
· Tri-Cap: Housing Services provided by Tri-CAP, Inc. include:
-Rental Education/Renting 101 class
-Provides information on how to find an apartment
-Provides information about the common barriers to housing and how to overcome them
-Teaches you how to pull your credit, criminal, and civil court records
-Provides information on eviction and expungement
*Located 1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN 56387.
Phone number: (320) 251-1612
I recently lost my job what resources are there for me?
- You can file for unemployment and you will receive benefits if you were laid off due to the virus. The website is https://www.uimn.org/applicants/howapply/application-process/index.jsp or you can apply by calling. Phone number Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644 Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090.
- Eligibility Requirements
– Your benefits are based on the amount of earnings (gross wages) paid to you from all employers during a recent 52-week period.
– Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
– Be unemployed, or working substantially reduced hours, through no fault of your own.
– Actively seek suitable employment each week.
– Be able and willing to begin suitable work without delay when offered.
Where are some local childcare facilities that will accommodate my child?
- Head Start – (320) 253-8110
- Playhouse Child Care Center – (320) 534-0174
- YMCA – (320) 253-2664
- Little Puzzlers – (320) 258-7000
- Lindgren Child Care Center – (320) 308-3296
What are some public transit routes near me?
- Contact the St. Cloud Metro Bus Station and the workers there will direct route.
Number: 320-251-1499
Website: https://www.ridemetrobus.com/home/maps-schedules/#/en/agency/66ad4faa-6da0-410c-8e27-0a5e587ea7d7
Note: Please check here for schedule effective March 22nd https://www.ridemetrobus.com/?post_type=post&p=4316
What on-campus resources are currently available despite the campus closing?
- CAPS are offering over the phone resources: Call 320-308-3171.
- Bridge to Community Resources: Call or text 320-204-0086.
- Huskies Food Pantry in the Miller Center is currently open. Tuesday’s 8:30AM-4:00PM & Friday’s 8:30AM-4:00PM
If I am an International student can I still access these resources?
Yes, absolutely.
Do I need to pay for resources?
- For food shelf resources no.
- If you are a student at SCSU the counseling services at CAPS are free for you to access.
If I can’t pay rent, what resources do I have?
- You can apply for unemployment and receive benefits. Governor Walz announced that eviction will be on pause so you cannot be evicted at this time. Although you will not be evicted, you will still need to pay your rent. If you have a problem paying rent please talk with your landlord as soon as possible to try and set something up.
If I don’t have health insurance, how can I get it?
- Mid Minnesota legal Aid: Asks for the navigators and they will guide you and help you with insurance questions and concerns.
*Located 110 6th Ave S #200, St Cloud, MN 56301
Phone number: (320) 253-0121