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.

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

Front desk hours are: Click Here

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 now required in our building. Cloth/reusable and disposable masks are available. Ask us at the front desk or in the food shelf.

The food shelf reopened on Monday September 20 – visit iocp.org/foodvisit to make an appointment. 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.

Bring your picture ID. Visit as often as every other week.

Please call 763-489-7530 or email pfelker@iocp.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Food Shelf Schedule
Food Shelf schedule: Click Here

Do you need a winter coat? Resale Select will have a limited number of coat coupons at the front desk available for those clients in need of a coat starting 10/15/21 – 11/30/21. Adults that received a coat last year will be put on a wait list. Resale will contact you if a coat becomes available.

COVID-related rent and utilities 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 at www.renthelpmn.org

• 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.

Employment Express Services
It’s free. It’s easy. You choose. You sign-up.

Job search support: Help with resumes, finding in-demand jobs, online applications or interview prep.
Digital Literacy Tutoring: Learn basic computer skills, Microsoft programs, email, internet, typing and more.
Events & Workshops: Attend in-person or virtual networking events, job fairs or jobseeker workshops.

Sign-up. 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.

Job Seeker Workshops
Monthly workshops are being held this summer. They are being presented in collaboration with therapists from Relate Counseling Center and other partners. Summer workshops will focus on managing the stress of the job search, communication in the workplace, and dealing with rejection.

October 2021 Events

Why should I attend? 

• This is a GREAT opportunity to connect face-to-face with recruiters hiring for local jobs! Share your qualifications and father information: Jobs Currently Available, Wage Range, PT/FT/Season, Additional benefits (transportation, medical, childcare, remote/flexible work, tuition reimbursement, growth/advancement opportunities, etc.) 

• Jobseekers can apply on-site in our computer lab and get assistance with online applications. 

What are the dates/times employers will be onsite? Which employers will be represented? 

• For an up-to-date schedule of who will be onsite & when, email us at employmentservices@iocp.org. 
• Watch for a mid-October email update with a schedule of recruiters who’ll be onsite. 

What if I can’t make it on the day a recruiter I want to talk to is scheduled to be in the lobby?  

• Check out the Employment Services wall display for flyers promoting these local openings and grab a 1/2 sheet handout listing all employers who are participating.
• Questions? Need to create or edit a resume? Contact us at: employmentservices@iocp.org

November 2021 Events

For More Employment Resources: Click HERE

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 who are celebrating a 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 with a photo ID.

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
Through the support of our community, Interfaith Outreach will once again provide a pre-packaged bag of school supplies to client families with children entering Kindergarten – 12 grade who choose to participate. We are a supplemental program, so we are not able to fulfill your entire school supply list.

Pre-registration for this program has ended. If you would still like to register your student please contact BTSVolunteer@iocp.org or call 763.489.7505 and a volunteer or staff member will provide information on how and when you can pick up school supplies.