Resources
This is a working list of community resources that are available throughout South Minneapolis.
Whether regular food pantries, a series of classes, or a free or low-cost clinic, we want to highlight the resources that are there to support you on a more consistent basis.
For pop-ups or one-off events, check out our Community Calendar on our Event page. Please email admin@bancroftneighborhood.org if you have a resource to add.
Not in Bancroft? Search for your neighborhood on the Minneapolis neighborhood org map.
Clothing & Goods
Buy Nothing Facebook Group - for those who live in the Bancroft and Bryant neighborhoods. If you live outside of Bancroft/Bryant, find your neighborhood’s group here. You can post anonymously in these groups.
The People’s Closet - mutual aid closet at George Floyd Square, offering free clothing, shoes, and similar items. Donations are accepted daily.
The People’s Laundry MPLS - volunteer-run free laundry service. Fill out the form to request services here.
Minnesota Cloth Diaper Bank - a program that loans washable cloth diapers. Apply to receive a starting cloth diaper stash here.
Hennepin County swap events - exchange gently used items at themed events.
Rainbow Wardrobe - a free closet for gender-affirming clothing, based at the Pride Cultural Arts Center. Request an appointment here.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to top of Resources list
Community
Local block chat - many blocks in our neighborhood have a group chat. Join yours to stay in touch with neighbors.
Weekly potluck - an event where anyone can bring a dish to share, and no one has to. Sundays from 12-2pm at Bancroft Meadows. Instagram.
Events + community calendar - check out our community calendar to see what’s going on in our neighborhood and beyond. Anyone can submit free events.
Neighborhood connector group on Facebook - learn more here.
Market at 38th & Chicago - On the first Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm. May - October. Instagram | Website
Ward 8 Newsletters - access the archive here, or sign up for email updates here.
CANDO’s South Minneapolis Community Events - access the calendar here.
One South - collaborative of South Minneapolis neighborhood associations. Learn more here.
National night out - city-sponsored block parties on the 1st Tuesday every August. Learn more here.
Last updated July 21, 2026 | Back to top of Resources list
Computers & Technology
Hosmer Library tech drop-in hours - weekly on Tuesdays from 3-5pm. Learn more here.
Repair clinics:
Free Geek (in the Seward neighborhood) offers free tech troubleshooting and a fix-it clinic for computers, phones, and some other electronics every Thursday from 6-8pm. More info here.
There are Fix-it clinics at Richfield Town Hall every second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 4 to 7 p.m., with the last items accepted at 6:30 p.m. No pre-registration required. Learn more here.
Digital Privacy - protect your digital identity and privacy and defend against being tracked or targeted by following the guidelines in Digital Privacy Recommendations
Last updated July 27, 2026 | Back to top of Resources list
Education
Minneapolis Community Education - programming for all ages.
Minneapolis Public Schools Early Childhood Education - programs for children birth through third grade.
Scholarship Opportunities - list of opportunities maintained by COPAL.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) - adult education, including ESL, citizenship, and GED classes.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Emergency Preparedness
Local block chat - many blocks in our neighborhood have a group chat. Join yours to stay in touch with neighbors.
City emergency alerts alerts - Sign up for news and emergency alerts for the City of Minneapolis here.
Household and community planning activity - Free webinar and activity templates to plan for 3-day, 3-week, and 3-month scenarios here.
City and county guidance - learn more about possible community risks and how to prepare: Minneapolis | Hennepin County
Last updated September 12, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Employment
Primero de Mayo Workers’ Center - adult and youth resources for job training, education, professional development, and labor leadership development.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) - offers career trainings, support for Latino small business owners, and employment coaching.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Food access & gardens
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Bancroft Community Garden plots - 41st block of 16th Ave S, on Bethel Lutheran Church’s grounds. Plot sign up in early spring.
Meridian Community Food Garden - 38th St & 12th Ave - food grown at the Meridian Garden is for everyone! Learn more here.
The Plant-Grow-Share Collective - community seed library, resources for growers, and food access info. Learn more here.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Financial Assistance
For rental assistance resources, scroll down to the “Housing” section.
Yesod Mutual Aid Fund - direct support to individuals and families navigating instability and harm.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) - offers financial capability coaching.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Healthcare
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) - assistance with health insurance enrollment.
🚧 Additional resources coming soon 🚧
If you have a suggested resource, please email admin@bandcroftneighborhood.com.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Housing
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Tubman - call their 24-hour crisis and resource line at (612) 825-0000 regarding space availability.
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First-time home owners city resources - take classes about home ownership or learn about down. Learn more here.
Home improvement financing options through the city - learn more here.
Thinking about renovating? Old homes often contain asbestos. Learn more about about exposure risks and safe removal here.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) - workshops, trainings, and counseling for homeowners.
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Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Immigration
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) - free immigration legal representation for low-income immigrants and refugees.
Defend the 612 - information and resources for getting equipped, connected, and organized for resistance against federal agent actions.
Sahan Journal - nonprofit newsroom reporting on issues impacting immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota.
People Over Papers (iceout.org) - real-time(ish) map of reported ICE activity (support/donate to them here)
Immigrant-Owned Restaurants - a list originally compiled by Minnesota Monthly in Jan 2026
Midwest Immigration Bond Fund - pays bonds for detainees so that the person can live at home instead of jail during their immigration case
Detention Release Resources - TBD. Support for those that have been released from ICE detention. Email admin@bancroftneighborhood.org if you have suggestions!
Project Back-to-Work - fill out this form if you’d like to hire someone in the meantime as they seek post-surge employment.
North STAR Alliance / STAR Act - "Protecting Minnesota from Lawless Immigration Enforcement"
MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) - advocacy organization that maintains a resource list here.
Unidos MN - grassroots organization that builds power with Minnesota's working families to advance social, racial, and economic justice for all. Read their Know Your Rights information here.
Last updated October 1, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Kids & Families
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Esperanza United - confidential 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 651-772-1611.
Tubman - 24-hour crisis and resource line at (612) 825-0000.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) - survivor advocacy & support.
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CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) - parenting education, family counseling, & children’t mental health case managment.
South Asian Parents Network & Advocacy - culturally responsive education, advocacy, and support for neurodivergent children and their families.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Language classes & practice
Minneapolis Community Education - Learn more here.
Last updated July 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Legal services
LawHelpMN - lots of general resources. Does a great job compiling and vetting (i.e. filtering out scams) free and paid resources/attorneys.
Often a good place to start to get pointed in the right direction.
Several immigrant-specific resources here.
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLNMN) - for Minnesotans experiencing poverty, free legal services for a wide range of civil legal issues.
HOME Line - tenant advocacy services.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) - free immigration legal representation for low-income immigrants and refugees.
National Lawyers Guild Minnesota - coordinates legal support for local protest movements and direct actions.
ICE Watch Legal - NLG’s legal guidance regarding constitutional observing, being an upstander, protesting, and legal risks
MN Advocates for Human Rights - mission is to “solve individual immigration problems and fight systemic injustice”
Reporting federal agents violence and abuse
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office's "Transparency and Accountability Project" (TAP) - mission is to identify, investigate, and account for incidents between federal agents and residents in Hennepin County
MN ACLU form for reporting rights violations by ICE/Federal Agent
Notary Public: TBD. Email admin@bancroftneighborhood.org if you have suggestions!
North STAR Alliance / STAR Act - "Protecting Minnesota from Lawless Immigration Enforcement"
“Know Your Rights” resources
CAIR “Know Your Rights” in English, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Farsi, Somali, Urdu, Dari, Pashto
Tubman - offers assistance for victim-survivors of domestic violence and low-income clients on divorce and custody matters.
Minnesota Freedom Fund Legal Advocacy Program - legal advocacy program providing pro bono criminal defense and immigration legal representation for a limited number of eligible cases.
Last updated September 23, 2026 | Back to Resources list
LGBTQ+
OutFront Minnesota - building power for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through organizing, advocacy, education, and direct support services.
Pride Cultural Arts Center - a physical and cultural hub for the LGBTQIA2S+ community, offering a closet for gender-affirming clothing, support groups, and arts programming.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Mental Health
Cope - Hennepin County’s mental health crisis response team (612-596-1223) — 24/7/365; mobile (they come to you); individuals, families or communities; face-to-face, phone, and video visits; bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - provides support to individuals as well as education, support and advocacy at the community level. Find a support group here.
Tubman - offers individual and group therapy, including chemical health services.
Abriendo Caminos Wellness and Prevention Center - behavioral health services offered by CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio).
SEWA-AIFW - behavioral health services for the South Asian community. Call their 24/7 crisis line at (952) 912 – 9100.
Articles regarding mental health as related to activism
The Hidden Burden: Creating a Social Justice Practice While Avoiding Burnout, by Saybrook University
How Self-Compassion Can Help Activists Avoid Burnout, by Sophie Hanson
A Collective-care Guide for Activists and Organizers, by Sinam Ward of ASWR
How to Avoid Burnout While Keeping Up the Fight for Social Justice, by Marisa Cohen
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Pets
Local block chat - many blocks in our neighborhood have a group chat. Join yours to stay in touch with neighbors.
Lost pets - learn about what to do here
Found pets - learn about what to do here
Neighborhood connector group on Facebook - learn more here.
Last updated July 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Seniors
The People’s Laundry MPLS - volunteer-run free laundry service. Fill out the form to request services here.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) - support for Latino individuals experiencing dementia and their caregivers.
SEWA-AIFW - culturally specific support for seniors in the South Asian community.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Shopping & Restaurants
Immigrant-Owned Restaurants - a list originally compiled by Minnesota Monthly in Jan 2026
Strike-supporting businesses - a list of Minnesota businesses that closed for the 1/23/2026 anti-ICE strike
Shop Local Minnesota - find local businesses, supporting local economic resilience instead of corporations that are often at odds with social values
Last updated Aug 3, 2026 | Back to top
Veterans
Hennepin County guide to access your veteran benefits - learn more here.
Last updated July 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Voting
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - voter registration, polling place listings, sample ballots, and more.
City of Minneapolis voting information - voter registration, polling place listings, sample ballots, and more.
Minnesota Voice - a nonpartisan civic engagement building power with BIPOC communities. Request a ride to the polls here.
Minnesota Freedom Fund FreeTheVote - voter guide with know-your-rights information and sign up for community events to learn about voting rights and protections.
Monarca Democracy Defense Congregations for Democracy - sign the pledge that your congregation commits to supporting civic participation and voting rights.
Unidos Familia y Futuro electoral engagement events - attend trainings on voter education registration, & mobilization as well as civic leadership for families who cannot vote.
Last updated October 1, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Women
Isuroon - a women-led organization empowering Somali women in Minnesota.
Esperanza United - a Latin@-led organization working to end gender-based violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. If you are in Minnesota and need help with situations of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking, call their confidential 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 651-772-1611.
Asian Women United Minnesota (AWUM) - support for women and families hurt by domestic violence. For support, call their 24-hour crisis line at 612-724-8823.
Phumulani - support for immigrant & refugee women & families, offering culturally specific services within the African diaspora. Contact 612-251-9421 for assistance.
SEWA-AIFW - support for women in the South Asian community.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Youth & Teens
Industrial Arts Mentorship for All (IAMA) - Industrial Arts training programs for youth with marginalized identities.
SEWA-AIFW - culturally specific programs for youth in the South Asian community.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list
Other general resource lists
MPLS Resource Database - volunteer-run searchable list of free or low cost resources in Minneapolis.
Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) - provides trusted support and connections to essential resources, helping families access housing, food, healthcare, legal assistance, and opportunities for long-term stability and community empowerment. Contact COPAL’s Navigators at (612) 255‑3112, opt 3.
Immigrant Defense Network (IDN) - A COPAL-created network of over 90 immigrant, labor, legal, faith, and community organizations across Minnesota dedicated to protecting and advancing the constitutional rights of immigrants.
Stand With Minnesota - a giving directory of Minnesota organizations and mutual aid funds.
MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) - immigrant rights advocacy organization with a list of relevant resources.
Defend the 612 - maintains a list of community defense resources.
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) - offers a broad range of programs and services.
Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) - a social services hub with a list of services based in areas northeast of Minneapolis.
Hennepin Waypoint - a map-powered way to find free and low cost community resources near you.
Last updated September 21, 2026 | Back to Resources list