The financial and emotional impact of COVID-19 has been great for many families and individuals. We hope that the following resources may be a help to those that are currently experiencing financial hardship.
COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES
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echo food shelf
Don't go hungry. Echo Food Shelf in Mankato distributes 160,000 lbs of food monthly to 1,700 households. Echo understands that many people have strict diets for health reason, they allow clients to choose their own food instead of receiving a standard food package. Contact Echo for more information.
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stay home mn - resources
Governor Walz site provides a comprehensive list of resources such as how to protect yourself and your family, unemployment insurance, school closure information, human services programs and employer / employee resources.
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blue earth county resources
The Blue Earth County website provides a helpful resource in educating yourself and staying up to date on COVID-19 & information on schools, childcare, businesses & employers. Inform yourself on a lot of practical information such as the difference between masks, COVID-19 prevention and traveling.
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help for veterans
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs offer COVID-19 Financial Assistance (for Veterans). Their grants includes help with utility bills, auto insurance, rent / mortgage, medical bills, auto loan payments, auto repairs & home repairs (related to habitability).
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mn commerce department resources
The MN Commerce Department offers a Low Income Energy Assistance Program for renters and homeowners. You can also find assistance for utilities and repairs or replacement of homeowners broken heating systems.
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greater growth mankato
Greater Growth Mankato provides multiple Business and Community Resources as well as Public Health Information. Here you'll find city of Mankato and North Mankato COVID-19 updates, financial counseling, ways to protect yourself from scans and a Pay It Forward program - providing you with an opportunity to help others.
