We have a team of staff and volunteers who can:
Email us at clientintake@iocp.org or call 763-489-7500
Front Desk
Staff and volunteers are at the front desk to connect in-person briefly.
We can help:
Front desk hours are: Click Here
Face Masks
Face masks are now optional in our building. Cloth/reusable and disposable masks are available at the front desk and in the food shelf.
Our intention is to continue to meet community needs while prioritizing health and safely. If you are sick, please stay home and continue to access services remotely.
If you HAVE NEVER USED our services or it has been MORE THAN 1 YEAR: Email us at clientintake@iocp.org or call 763-489-7500 to get started.
Information about holiday and seasonal programs will be here on our website and in our regular client emails.
The food shelf provides no-cost food and household essentials to help you stretch your budget. We now have even more options, including gluten free items, kid-friendly snacks, halal meats, a variety of drinks and dried beans. Visit iocp.org/foodvisit to make an appointment. Bring your picture ID. Visit as often as every other week.
Food Shelf schedule: Click Here
Nutrition for All
Interfaith Outreach is partnering with Nutrition for All to provide free nutrition counseling for Interfaith Outreach families who use the food shelf! This program is available through December 2022. All sessions are private and conducted one-on-one. In-person and virtual appointments are available. For more information or to sign up, email lucy.berman@nutritionforall.ngo or call 401-203-7226.
Employment Services: Build Skills, Find a Job & Increase your Income
Employment Services provides a team of staff to help you achieve your education and employment goals. Support is available in three forms, including:
Connect with the team by emailing employmentservices@iocp.org or calling 763-489-7500.
Computer Lab
We have a free job search and computer lab onsite! Get assistance applying for jobs, updating your resume or building your computer skills. Employment Services volunteers are available to provide individualized assistance. To make an appointment or request a digital Job Search Lab Calendar with our open hours, contact us at: employmentservices@iocp.org
Employment Technology Assistance
Are you in need of a laptop or affordable internet to support your job search or employment training goals? We might be able to help. Call us at 763-489-7504 or email employmentservices@iocp.org and request an appointment with an Employment Services staff person to discuss your technology needs.
Self-Care and Emotional Support
Interfaith staff work with staff from Washburn Center for Children, Relate Counseling Center, Metro Behavioral Health, and the Center for Transformation and Training to provide access to support and counseling to children, adults and families. More information: Click Here
Caring for Kids (CfK)
Caring for Kids works with families with children ages 0-5 years old to ensure children enter kindergarten ready to learn. CfK provides early education scholarships that allow parents to choose high-quality childcare and education programs, case management, parent education and support, mental health support, and basic needs assistance. To learn more, email us at CfKteam@iocp.org or call 763-489-7500.
Caring for Kids (CfK) Home Visits
The CfK Early Childhood Mental Health Practitioner, Debi Fink, works with CfK families to directly support parents and caregivers in their efforts to nurture important parent-child relationships and provides families with important emotional and mental health support. Her work can take place in your home or in any space that is comfortable for you and your family. If you are currently participating in CfK and want to learn more, reach out to Debi at dfink@iocp.org
Assistance with Hennepin County Child Care Assistance
If you are in need of childcare you can call Hennepin County Child Care Assistance (CCAP) at 612-348-5937 to check your eligibility and begin the application process. Please let Caring for Kids staff know if you have any questions regarding this application process or any other child care related questions at cfkteam@iocp.org.
Neighborhood Program staff are currently available via phone, text, email, or safely in-person by special arrangement.
Birthday Shelf
Families who are celebrating the birthday of a child (1-18 yrs) living in their household are invited to use the Interfaith Outreach birthday shelf. To access the birthday shelf, stop by our front desk during regular business hours starting at 10am with a photo ID and a utility bill from the past 30 days.
Seasonal Programs
Holiday Gift
Assistance in the form of gifts or gift cards is available for those celebrating Christmas, Chanukah or Eid al-Fitr. Register in October for assistance in December (Christmas/Chanukah) or before the month of Ramadan for assistance at Eid al-Fitr.
Back to School
The Back-to-School program provides pre-packaged school supplies such as backpacks, pencils, folders, notebooks, and other age-appropriate supplies for students kindergarten – 12th grades. Annual registration takes place in August.
1605 County Road 101 N
Plymouth, MN 55447-2708
Phone 763-489-7500 Fax 763-489-7510
Contact info@iocp.org
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