Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud
Food, housing and mental health care for neighbors in need across 16 counties of Central Minnesota, serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Reliable access to nutritious food and everyday essentials for neighbors across Central Minnesota. Emergency Services is located at 157 Roosevelt Rd, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56301 and is closed weekends and holidays.
A choice-model food shelf where guests shop for nutritious food and personal care items that fit their needs. Serving St. Cloud, St. Augusta, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park, and open to anyone in need.
Homebound food delivery: call 320-229-4560, option 4. ID is requested but never required.
Eligibility & appointments →ccstcloud.org/food-shelfMonthly food distribution at affordable housing complexes and community sites around St. Cloud for neighbors facing transportation barriers. Free; walk-ups welcome, appointments encouraged.
Call at least two business days before your site’s distribution date. Stops, dates and times are posted online.
Current stop schedule →ccstcloud.org/mobile-food-busFree clothing and household items for daily living: adult and children’s clothing, work clothes, footwear, bedding, towels, kitchen supplies and small appliances. Once per calendar month.
Walk-ins by 12:30 pm Monday and Friday, or by 4:00 pm Wednesday.
Learn more →ccstcloud.org/basic-everyday-essentialsImmediate, short-term help with fuel cards, Metro Bus 10-ride passes, apartment application fees, prescription co-pays, birth certificates and state ID or license replacement. Serving St. Cloud, St. Augusta, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park and St. Joseph.
No same-day appointments. Walk-ins are first come, first served; arrive at least two hours before closing. Rent, deposits, utilities and vehicle costs are not eligible.
How it works →ccstcloud.org/financial-assistanceFunding for individuals and families with verifiable emergency needs (rent, deposits, utilities, medical, child care, transportation) when other services are unavailable. Referral required through an agency you already work with; Catholic Charities is the fund’s fiscal agent.
Referral & application →ccstcloud.org/good-samaritan-fundFood, clothing and household donations are received and weighed by staff at Door D, 157 Roosevelt Rd, Suite 100.
What we need most →ccstcloud.org/donate-food-essentialsNutritious meals and social connection for adults 60 and older through congregate dining, Meals on Wheels and frozen meal distributions. Congregate meals are served weekdays; full cost is $10.00 with a suggested contribution of $8.50–$10.00, and no eligible participant is turned away for inability to contribute.
| Site | Location | Phone | Meals on Wheels also serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Pond View Estates, 334 Golfview Dr. | 320-845-4070 | Avon, Belgrade, Brooten, Cold Spring, Freeport, Greenwald, Holdingford, Meire Grove, Melrose, New Munich, Paynesville, St. Joseph, Sauk Centre |
| Annandale | City Hall, 30 Cedar St. E | 763-290-2238 | — |
| Braham | Park Manor Apartments, 409 Central Dr. W | 320-942-1483 | Cambridge, Isanti |
| Buffalo / Delano | 114 Commerce Circle | 651-342-3347 | — |
| Elk River | Guardian Oaks Apartments, 350 Evans Ave NW | 763-441-6288 | Becker, Big Lake, Monticello |
| Foley | Dewey Place Apartments, 455 Dewey St. | 320-983-6158 | — |
| Hinckley | Senior Citizens Center, 302 Main St. E | 320-384-6557 | Askov, Bruno, Finlayson, Ogilvie, Sandstone, Willow River |
| Maple Lake | WCCA, 130 Division St. W | 320-963-5771 | Cokato, Kimball |
| Milaca | Milaca Park Apartments, 240 2nd Ave SW | 320-983-6158 | Isle, Onamia |
| Mora | Dala House Apartments, 470 Bean Ave. | 320-679-4029 | — |
| North Branch | Chisago County Senior Center, 38790 6th Ave. | 651-674-1956 | Rush City |
| Pine City | Senior Center, 670 Main St. S | 320-629-3024 | — |
| Princeton | Crystal Court Apartments, 604 S 3rd St. | 763-389-4602 | Zimmerman |
| St. Cloud | Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr. | 320-828-6077 | Rice, Sartell, Waite Park, Sauk Rapids |
Safe, stable housing and supportive services for individuals and families facing homelessness, housing instability or other barriers to independent living.
Smoke-free apartments with affordable rents for individuals, families, older adults and people with disabilities. Each property has its own eligibility requirements.
*Ages 62+ or persons with disabilities. La Paz offers disability housing with income-based rent. affordablehousing@ccstcloud.org
Rents & available units →ccstcloud.org/affordable-housingDomus Transitional Housing in St. Cloud offers temporary housing and support for single mothers 18+ with children ages 0–12 who are experiencing homelessness. Stays of up to one year with case management, budgeting and parenting support.
Voluntary program; self-referrals and professional referrals accepted.
Learn more →ccstcloud.org/adult-transitional-housingHelp for young people ages 16–24 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or transitioning out of foster care: case management, independent living skills, help finding and keeping housing, and short-term financial help with move-in costs or eviction prevention.
No referral needed. Youth can reach out directly.
Learn more →ccstcloud.org/services-for-homeless-youth-shyAdult foster care residences for adults with developmental disabilities, with staff on site 24/7 and a family-like setting. Referrals come through social service agencies; private pay and waiver funding options are available.
Learn more →ccstcloud.org/group-homesSt. Margaret’s and St. Michael’s Adult Foster Care Residences in St. Cloud provide supportive housing for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. Up to four residents per home, private bedrooms and awake staff 24/7.
Learn more →ccstcloud.org/mental-health-housingPersonalized, in-home and community-based support for people with developmental disabilities and brain injuries, building daily living, household and social skills. Referrals are made through county social services.
Learn more →ccstcloud.org/in-home-program
Compassionate counseling and behavioral health services that help children, adults and families navigate life’s challenges.
Individual, couples and family therapy, diagnostic assessments, and psychiatric evaluation and medication management, in St. Cloud and by telehealth. Daytime and evening appointments. Most insurance accepted, with a sliding fee scale for the uninsured.
Request an appointment →ccstcloud.org/granite-city-counselingSkill-building programs led by Granite City Counseling: the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program (DAIP) group for men, Domestic Violence Turning Points and Women’s Anger Management & Self Esteem (WASE) for women, and individual anger management.
Learn more →ccstcloud.org/curriculum-based-treatmentStructured, intensive mental health programming for children and adolescents in grades 1–12, with group, individual and family therapy and skills training. Families work with home school districts on academics. Scholarships available.
Referral process →ccstcloud.org/youth-day-treatment-programOlder adults tutor and mentor children at schools, early learning programs, child care centers and other sites across 16 counties. Income-eligible volunteers receive a modest stipend, training and other benefits.
Apply or learn more →ccstcloud.org/foster-grandparent-programNo services match that search. Call 320-650-1550 and we’ll connect you with the right program.
911 18th St N
St. Cloud, MN 56303
157 Roosevelt Rd, Suite 100
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Housing and Senior Nutrition offices: Suite 200.
