General information

• • We have a team of staff and volunteers who can:
  • Provide information and answer questions about our services,
  • Connect you with program staff, and
  • Provide information about resources in the broader community

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 (up to 15 minutes). A maximum of 6 guests can be in the lobby at one time and a health screening is required. If the lobby is at capacity when you arrive, you may be asked to wait outside to maintain social distancing – thank you.

We can help:

• • • Provide information and resources
    • Receive documents and give them to staff on your behalf
    • Print, copy and scan important Interfaith-related documents

Our intention is to continue to meet community needs while prioritizing health and safety. If you are sick, please stay home and continue to access services remotely.

Face Masks

Face masks are available for clients to pick up – one per person, please. Cloth/reusable and disposable masks are available. Ask us in the food shelf or in at our Front Desk. Masks are required to be worn in our building.

The food shelf provides no-cost food and household essentials to help you stretch your budget. Choose from in-building shopping (appointment required) or our drive-up model. Bring your picture ID. Visit as often as every other week.

In-Building Shopping – appointment required
Households choose what items work best for their families within a limit determined by family size. Choices include shelf stable items, produce, dairy, frozen meat, bread and personal items. To shop in the building, you must make an appointment at iocp.org/foodvisit or call us at 763-489-7530.

Drive-up Model – no appointment needed
Households choose a prepacked bag type (standard, vegetarian, halal, gluten free or diabetic-friendly), as well as several options including: ½ gallon milk, cheese, margarine, eggs, produce, bread, frozen meat, frozen vegetables, dish soap, laundry detergent and paper towels – among other items. No appointment necessary for drive-up option!

Food Shelf Schedule

COVID-related rent support
Additional rent assistance is available for families whose income has been affected by COVID. In some cases assistance is available with back rent owed and multiple months of rent. Initial applications are taken by Hennepin County at www.hennepin.us/rent-help

• • • Employment Express Services: Easy-to-access job search assistance, digital literacy training & other skill-building opportunities
    • Employment Coaching Advantage: Coaching to find a job within 5 months that meets a families’ financial needs.
    • Employment Training Options: Access to employment training opportunities that will increase earning potential

Connect with the team by emailing employmentservices@iocp.org or calling 763-489-7500.

Job Search Computer Lab
General Use
The computer lab is open Tuesdays, 2-6pm, for job searching, resume writing and computer access. One-hour appointments can be made by contacting Employment Services staff at employmentservices@iocp.org or calling the front desk at 763-489-7500.

Computer Skills Tutoring
Individual instruction is available Mondays & Thursdays, 9am – 4pm. Appointments can be made by emailing the team at employmentservices@iocp.org or calling Joe Ramlet, CTEP AmeriCorps Member, at 763-489-7504. Appointments can range from 15 minutes to ask a quick question to weekly sessions to learn a new program. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutors can help
you build skills in:

• • • Basic computer
    • Internet Basics
    • Windows OS
    • Word
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint
    • Typing

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.

For More Employment Resources:
Click HERE https://iocp.org/outreach-services/employment/

Self-Care and Emotional Support
Interfaith staff work with staff from Washburn Center for Children, Relate Counseling Center and Metro Behavioral Health to provide access to support and counseling to children, adults and families. More information: Click Here https://iocp.org/outreach-services/get-help/on-site-services/

Caring for Kids Baby Layettes
Expecting a new baby in your family? Baby Layettes are available through Caring for Kids staff. Layettes include baby blankets, clothing, toys, bottles, nooks and other new baby essentials. Contact cfkteam@iocp.org or call 763-489-7500 to request a layette.

• • • Currents
    • Kimberly Meadows
    • Lakeview Commons
    • Medina Townhomes
    • Plymouth Colony
    • Shenandoah Woods
    • Stone Creek
    • Vicksburg Commons
    • Willow Wood Estates

Neighborhood Program staff are currently available via phone, text, email, or safely in-person by special arrangement.

Birthday Shelf
Families with children turning 1-18 years old are welcome to use the Birthday Shelf during Front Desk hours. Pre-packed birthday bags include toys, tie blankets, books, cake mix, frosting, etc. Bring your photo ID to present to Front Desk staff when you visit. Families are welcome to visit within a month of a child’s birthday.

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
Free school supplies and backpacks for students entering grades K-12. Distribution is held the week before school starts (end of August).