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# Minnesota Mutual Aid Directory

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## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.mnmad.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.mnmad.org/) - A community-sourced hub connecting Minnesotans to mutual aid resources, advocacy efforts, community organizations, and guides.
- [ICE](https://www.mnmad.org/guides-information/ice/) - ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity has increased in Minnesota, and communities across the state are being directly affected. With a heightened enforcement presence and widespread confusion about what ICE agents are legally allowed to do, misinformation spreads quickly and puts people at risk.ICE agents do not have unlimited authority, and many enforcement tactics
- [Community-Aligned Businesses](https://www.mnmad.org/community-aligned-businesses/) - Community-Aligned Businesses This page highlights businesses identified by community members as aligned with community care and shared values. Listings are based only on publicly shared practices, policies, or commitments that businesses have chosen to make visible themselves. This is not an exhaustive list and many immigrant-owned or immigrant-staffed businesses intentionally avoid public statements or signage
- [Protesting](https://www.mnmad.org/guides-information/protesting/) - Protesting Protesting is a collective tool for public pressure. It is how people make harm visible, challenge abuses of power, and demand change when existing systems fail to respond. Protests take many forms and involve different levels of visibility and risk. Over time, effective collective action depends on practice, coordination, and shared experience. This page
- [Minnesota News Sources](https://www.mnmad.org/minnesota-news-sources/) - Minnesota News Sources Minnesota news sources covering local, regional, and community reporting across the state. The outlets listed here offer a range of perspectives and formats, from independent and nonprofit journalism to neighborhood and regional news, helping readers find reporting that is rooted in place and relevant to life in Minnesota. Independent Minnesota News Nonprofit
- [Get Involved](https://www.mnmad.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved There are many ways to be part of collective action.Activism does not look the same for everyone, and it shouldn’t. Strong movements depend on people contributing in different ways, with different skills, amounts of time, and levels of visibility.Geography doesn’t limit participation.Community care and collective action extend beyond Minnesota. People across the country
- [Art for Advocacy](https://www.mnmad.org/art-for-advocacy/) - Art for Advocacy This gallery features political art created for advocacy and action. The work here is not neutral. It is made to be shared, worn, posted, printed, and carried into public life.Featured pieces can span many forms, including paintings, drawings, murals, protest signs, printable graphics, clothing, stickers, tattoos, and everyday objects that carry political
- [Community Resource Directory](https://www.mnmad.org/community-resource-directory/) - Community Resource Directory This directory lists organizations, groups, and community resources providing support across Minnesota. Resources are organized by support area to help you find what you’re looking for quickly.The directory relies on community submissions to stay accurate and relevant. If you know of an organization, group, or resource that should be included, we encourage
- [Community Updates](https://www.mnmad.org/community-updates/) - Community Updates
- [Reading for Resistance](https://www.mnmad.org/guides-information/reading-for-resistance/) - Reading for Resistance Reading is one of the oldest survival technologies we have. It sharpens our ability to recognize patterns, question authority, and imagine alternatives when the current system insists there are none. In moments of political instability and social strain, reading helps us slow down, deepen our understanding, and stay oriented toward collective care
- [Submit a Business](https://www.mnmad.org/submit-a-business/) - Submit A Business This form is used to submit local businesses for inclusion in the Minnesota Mutual Aid Directory. Community submissions help keep this directory accurate and up to date.. All submissions are reviewed before being published. Business DetailsIs this a new business listing or an update to an existing one?(Required) New Update Business Name(Required)Address(Required)Please
- [Community Bulletin Board](https://www.mnmad.org/community-bulletin-board/) - Community Bulletin Board Community Bulletin Board is a shared space for timely updates, opportunities, and needs across the community. It helps make coordination easier and faster so the right information reaches people at the right moment. This bulletin board uses Padlet to make sharing fast and accessible. You can post without an account here, or
- [Submit a Resource](https://www.mnmad.org/submit-a-resource/) - Submit A Resource This form is used to submit organizations, groups, or resources for inclusion in the Minnesota Mutual Aid Directory. Community submissions help keep this directory accurate, up to date, and responsive to real needs across Minnesota. All submissions are reviewed before being published. Resource DetailsIs this a new resource or an update to
- [Guides & Information](https://www.mnmad.org/guides-information/) - Guides & Information This page is a shared resource hub.It brings together practical guides, clear information, and tools our community uses to take care of each other in moments of urgency, uncertainty, or need. Everything here is meant to support real people doing real work: staying informed, staying safer, and acting with care rather than
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.mnmad.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Last updated: January 15, 2026 Minnesota Mutual Aid Directory respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how it’s used, and the limited circumstances in which it may be shared. Information We Collect We collect information in the following ways: Information you provide voluntarilyThis includes information submitted through forms on this

## Resources

- [North Metro Community Connections](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/north-metro-community-connections/) - North Metro Community Connections can provide weekly grocery delivery, pet care, laundry services, transportation, clothing, other supplies, housing/rent support, connect you to resources, and mental, physical, and dental help. For people impacted by ICE, in the North and Northwest Metro Twin Cities area.
- [Benji's Pantry Comunidad](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/benjis-pantry-comunidad/) - Benji’s Pantry Comunidad is a community-powered food support network helping immigrant and Latino families get connected to food assistance across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area. Guided by one simple belief: we take care of each other. No judgement, shame or guilt - just people helping people. We provide fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and culturally
- [Modern Action](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/modern-action/) - Modern Action is a free, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) civic technology resource for people in the United States, including Minnesota. It connects current public issues to federal legislation, surfaces sourced congressional votes, sponsorships, committee activity and reviewed public positions, and lets each person edit a personal message before contacting their senators and House representative.
- [Golden Valley Mutual Aid Collective](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/golden-valley-mutual-aid-collective/) - Golden Valley Mutual Aid Collective is a new group of neighbors working to provide food, rides, and rent relief to families in Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale who have been impacted by Operation Metro Surge.
- [Twin Cities Vegan Chef Collective - Open Market MN](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/twin-cities-vegan-chef-collective-open-market-mn/) - A community-led mutual aid initiative hosting open markets and free community meals to provide groceries and nourishment outside profit-driven food systems. The program centers cooperative, regenerative, and dignity-based food access through regular in-person markets and shared meals in Saint Paul.
- [Vineyard Community Services](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/vineyard-community-services/) - Runs the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf, providing free groceries and basic needs support to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Services include crisis food access, resource assistance, and a welcoming, dignity-centered shopping model through community and faith-based partnerships.
- [Merrick Community Services](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/merrick-community-services/) - A long-standing nonprofit offering a range of community support services, including employment and career assistance, family case management and referrals, a food shelf and Meals on Wheels, and resources to help individuals and families stabilize and build skills for independence.
- [Community Bridge](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/community-bridge/) - A nonprofit community organization offering free food access through a bimonthly food shelf, weekly community meals, holiday baskets, job training in food service, and volunteer opportunities. Programs focus on meeting basic needs and building community through shared food and skills.
- [Dream of Wild Health](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/dream-of-wild-health/) - A Native-led nonprofit working to restore health, well-being, and food sovereignty in the Native community by increasing access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicine plants, regenerative farming, youth education, leadership development, and seed stewardship. Programs include food share, farm education, and community outreach.
- [Minneapolis Food Shelf](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/minneapolis-food-shelf/) - A community food shelf, supported by the Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, providing free groceries, diapers, hygiene products, and essential supplies to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Minneapolis. Services are offered in a welcoming, nonjudgmental space with a focus on dignity and access.
- [Little Kitchen Food Shelf](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/little-kitchen-food-shelf/) - Little Kitchen Food Shelf is a no-boundaries, no-restrictions food shelf serving Northeast Minneapolis and beyond. Funded through Grace Lutheran Church they serve all people. In addition, they stock dog and cat food to feed the companion animals of those in need.
- [Community Emergency Service](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/community-emergency-service/) - A nonprofit organization providing food access to individuals and families facing economic hardship. Programs include a food shelf, food locker, meals-on-wheels, and ani-meals (food for pets).
- [Sharing and Caring Hands](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/sharing-and-caring-hands/) - A nonprofit organization providing free meals, groceries, clothing, bus tokens, and essential supplies to people experiencing poverty or homelessness. Services are offered daily with no cost or eligibility requirements, focusing on meeting immediate needs with dignity and respect.
- [Groveland Food Shelf](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/groveland-food-shelf/) - A community food shelf providing free groceries and essential household items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Services are offered with dignity and accessibility, often without income or documentation requirements, to support immediate nutritional needs.
- [The Bond Between](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/the-bond-between/) - A nonprofit organization supporting people and their pets during times of crisis by providing pet food, veterinary care assistance, temporary foster placement, and resources for housing instability, domestic violence, hospitalization, or detention. The goal is to keep families and their animals together.
- [International Institute of Minnesota](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/international-institute-of-minnesota/) - A nonprofit organization supporting immigrants and refugees through workforce training, employment assistance, citizenship and immigration services, education, and social support. Programs focus on economic self-sufficiency, legal stability, and successful integration into local communities.
- [Southeastern Minnesota Interfaith Immigrant Legal Defense](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/southeastern-minnesota-interfaith-immigrant-legal-defense/) - An interfaith, community-based organization providing immigration legal defense and support to individuals and families facing detention or deportation in southeastern Minnesota. Services include legal representation coordination, accompaniment, community education, and advocacy rooted in faith-based solidarity.
- [The Advocates for Human Rights](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/the-advocates-for-human-rights/) - A nonprofit human rights organization providing legal services, education, and advocacy to protect and promote international human rights. Work includes immigration and asylum representation, anti-trafficking efforts, monitoring detention conditions, and training advocates, lawyers, and community members.
- [Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/southern-minnesota-regional-legal-services/) - A nonprofit legal services organization providing free civil legal aid to low-income individuals, seniors, and agricultural workers across southern Minnesota. Services include housing, family law, public benefits, immigration, education, and consumer protection.
- [Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/mid-minnesota-legal-aid/) - A nonprofit legal services organization providing free civil legal advice, representation, and education to low-income people, seniors 60+, and people with disabilities in central Minnesota. They help with housing, family law, public benefits, disability, immigration, tax, and more.
- [Groundwork Legal](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/groundwork-legal/) - Groundwork Legal is a nonprofit legal organization providing direct legal services, education, and movement defense support for activists and communities facing state violence and political repression. Their work includes protest defense, legal observer programs, and strategic litigation to protect civil and human rights.
- [National Lawyers Guild](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/national-lawyers-guild/) - A national association of lawyers, legal workers, law students, and jailhouse lawyers dedicated to using the law to advance human rights and social justice. Founded in 1937, the Guild provides legal support, education, and advocacy for movements challenging systemic injustice, including protest defense, civil liberties protection, and accountability for government and law-enforcement actions.
- [Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/immigrant-law-center-of-minnesota/) - The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is a nonprofit organization that provides free immigration legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota. ILCM also works to educate the community about immigration matters and advocates for public policies which respect the universal human rights of immigrants.
- [North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/north-minneapolis-pet-resource-center/) - North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center keeps families together. They believe that access to pet food and supplies should not prevent someone from having the companionship of a pet. They offer once a month shopping visits for those in need and also provide connection to a pet resource specialist. Visit the website to shop one of
- [Volunteer Lawyers Network](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/volunteer-lawyers-network/) - Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) helps Minnesotans experiencing poverty with civil legal issues by connecting clients with volunteer attorneys. They help clients with a wide range of civil legal issues, including bankruptcy, criminal record expungement, eviction defense, eviction expungement, family law, immigration, and much more. Every year, they provide thousands of free legal services through the
- [Unidos MN](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/unidos-mn/) - An immigrant-led, BIPOC-majority, multiracial, statewide organization building power for Minnesotan working families to advance social, racial, and environmental justice. They are an organization born out of the immigration justice movement. Immigration reform, democracy, education, healthcare, worker justice, and climate justice are at the core of their work.
- [Neighborhood House](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/neighborhood-house/) - A long-standing nonprofit based in St. Paul that provides essential services and support to immigrants, refugees, and low-income families across the Twin Cities. It offers programs focused on basic needs, food access, housing stability, education, employment support, and family services. Neighborhood House works to reduce poverty and promote stability by meeting people where they are
- [MORE](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/more/) - For over 30 years, MORE has been helping new Americans become independent, full participants in our economy and community. Their objective is to ensure that immigrants and refugees have a better life with greater stability.
- [Minnesota Interfaith Coalition on Immigration](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/minnesota-interfaith-coalition-on-immigration/) - A faith-based coalition of congregations, clergy, and community members working to support immigrants and refugees across Minnesota. Rooted in shared moral and spiritual values, ICOM provides accompaniment, emergency support, and advocacy for immigrant families facing detention or deportation. The coalition also educates faith communities, mobilizes collective action, and works to build a more just and
- [Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/minnesota-immigration-rights-action-committee/) - A grassroots coalition that works to defend and advance the rights of immigrants and refugees across Minnesota. MIRAC organizes community members, advocates for humane and just immigration policies, and mobilizes rapid response to detention, deportation, and enforcement actions. Through education, direct action, and coalition-building, the group focuses on protecting families, challenging harmful systems, and building
- [Midwest Immigration Bond Fund](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/midwest-immigration-bond-fund/) - MIBF posts immigration bonds for residents of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Kentucky (or individuals who intend to live in one of these states upon release) regardless of where they are detained. MIBF also posts bonds for people detained by ICE in facilities in IN, WI, MN, and KY regardless of their residency. Beyond that,
- [Immigrant Defense Network](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/immigrant-defense-network/) - Established in 2025, the Immigrant Defense Network (IDN) is a network of over 90 immigrant, labor, legal, faith, and community organizations dedicated to protecting and advancing the constitutional rights of immigrant communities across Minnesota. In the face of ongoing and escalating threats to immigrant rights, IDN delivers trusted information, referrals to legal support, and coordinated
- [COPAL](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/copal/) - COPAL, Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina, is a grassroots, membership-based nonprofit that organizes and empowers Latine communities across Minnesota to build social, economic, and political power. They have worked to improve quality of life for Latine families by expanding civic engagement, advocating for racial and economic justice, supporting health and wellness, fighting
- [Accola](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/accola/) - Accola’s mission is to welcome neighbors, cultivate community, and foster justice by responding boldly to the needs of the time. To accomplish its mission, the organization improves opportunity for immigrants through education; provides safe and dignified housing for women as they heal from trauma; and helps connect people’s spiritualty with social justice action.
- [ACLU of Minnesota](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/aclu-of-minnesota/) - Founded in 1952 as the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Minnesota continues to promote, protect, and extend the civil liberties and civil rights of people in Minnesota through litigation, lobbying, and community engagement.
- [South Uptown Neighborhood Association](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/south-uptown/) - A non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a safe, equitable, and connected community in the South Uptown neighborhood of southwest Minneapolis. The site serves as a community hub for news, local events, safety initiatives, and resources for residents in the area. They established a Neighbors Helping Neighbors mutual aid effort. Email info@southuptown.org to get connected.
- [Monarca](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/monarca/) - Monarca is rapid response network that trains community members to be "upstanders" and legal observers during federal immigration enforcement actions (like ICE raids) to document activities and support affected immigrant communities, aiming to prevent people from being taken without due process and build community power. It's an initiative of the larger Unidos Minnesota non-profit, providing
- [Minnesota 50501](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/minnesota-50501/) - A grassroots, volunteer-driven coalition focused on rapid response and collective action to defend civil liberties and democratic norms in Minnesota. The name “50501” reflects coordinated nationwide action across all 50 states, rooted in mutual aid, protest, and civic pressure. Minnesota 50501 helps organize demonstrations, share calls to action, and connect people to ways they can
- [Indivisible Twin Cities](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/indivisible-twin-cities/) - Indivisible Twin Cities, a local chapter of national Indivisible, is a grassroots group of volunteers dedicated to increasing civic engagement and education on progressive policies at the city, state and national level. We encourage civic engagement by organizing informative actions and events to spotlight issues and candidates who support our values of strengthening our democracy
- [Community Kitchen Mpls](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/community-kitchen-mpls/) - Minneapolis encampment food support. Powered by masked volunteers & food rescue.
- [Safe Havens MN](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/safe-havens-mn/) - Safe Havens was created to provide resources to individuals released from ICE detention centers. They provide immediate support, warmth, transportation and connect them with resources upon release.
- [TC Food Justice](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/tc-food-justice/) - Since March 2016 they have been working with co-ops, grocery stores, and farmers markets to re-distribute their unsalable foods to local hunger relief organizations. They focus on vegetables, fruits, and nutrient rich breads because hunger relief organizations often find it challenging to consistently provide fresh food options for their clients.
- [Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/twin-cities-trans-mutual-aid/) - Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid is a grassroots and community-led queer organization quickly growing to be one of the largest in Minnesota. Our mission is to assist GNC (gender non-conforming) and intersex individuals within Minneapolis and St. Paul with meeting their needs.
- [The Food Group](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/the-food-group/) - A large nonprofit organization that acts as a food bank, providing healthy food, affordable groceries (like through Fare For All and Mobile Markets), supporting local farmers, and working towards food equity across 30+ counties, aiming to fight hunger and create a just food system
- [MN50501 Mutual Aid](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/mn50501-mutual-aid/) - Mutual and Community Aid efforts for those affected by ICE. Find ways to help and ways to receive help.
- [Twin Cities Free Food Events & Resources](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/twin-cities-free-food-events-resources/) - This Facebook group posts free food share events happening throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Members may also post extra food items they have to give away to others.
- [Stand With Minnesota](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/stand-with-minnesota/)
- [mplsmutualaid](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/mplsmutualaid/) - Clearinghouse of Minneapolis mutual aid for our neighbors
- [The Peoples Laundry MPLS](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/the-peoples-laundry-mpls/)
- [Central Area Neighborhood and Development Organization (CANDO)](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/central-area-neighborhood-and-development-organization-cando/) - Their primary bodies of work include grassroots food justice organizing through their flagship program, Plant-Grow-Share (PGS), and anti-racist organizing through the South Central Minneapolis Antiracism Collective (SMAC). They partner with HOME Line to bring tenant organizing to the Central, Bryant, Powderhorn, and Bancroft neighborhoods—and beyond.
- [Joyce Uptown Food Shelf](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/joyce-uptown-food-shelf/) - Joyce Uptown Food Shelf's mission is to distribute food to those in need, with respect and dignity.
- [Mi CASA](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/mi-casa/) - For more than 15 years, Mi CASA has been a trusted, community-led organization rooted in the Hispanic community. They create welcoming spaces where trust and safety come first, so people feel seen, supported, and connected. Their work promotes healthy lifestyles through mental health awareness, healthy eating, and active living, all within an environment that centers
- [Every Meal](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/every-meal/) - Every Meal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger. They focus on filling the food gaps children face, especially on weekends when they’re not able to eat school meals. Through their primary Weekend Meal Program, children in Pre-K through 8th grade experiencing food insecurity receive weekend food bags directly and
- [North Country Food Alliance](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/north-country-food-alliance/) - North Country Food Alliance (NCFA) is a worker-run non-profit that takes action to strengthen food sovereignty in the Twin Cities Metro Area. With your help, we share healthy, culturally appropriate food; build community gardens; support local farmers; and reduce commercial and local food waste.
- [Leo’s Tow](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/leos-tow/)
- [Galeana’s Towing & Services](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/galeanas-towing-services/)
- [Second Harvest Heartland](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/second-harvest-heartland/)
- [VEAP: Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/veap-volunteers-enlisted-to-assist-people/) - Food pantry with on-site and mobile pantries, and deliveries. Serves 200k residents yearly. Also offers rental assistance programs (for Edina ONLY), and social services for "individuals, families, children, and seniors experiencing food insecurity, high-risk of eviction or homelessness, and financial crisis”. Volunteering opportunities available.
- [Good in the 'Hood](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/good-in-the-hood/) - Good in the 'Hood is a Twin Cities-based non-profit providing food, shoes, holiday support, and medical foot care to low-income individuals and families, aiming to foster community and personal transformation through acts of kindness, offering essential resources like groceries, hot meals, and gently-used footwear, with a focus on dignity and engagement for underserved populations.
- [Do Good Roseville](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/do-good-roseville/) - Do Good Roseville is an all-volunteer, community based organization that makes connections to share ideas and information which have a positive impact on the community in Roseville, Minnesota
- [Community Aid Network MN](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/community-aid-network-mn/) - Community Aid Network (CANMN) is a grassroots volunteer-led organization located in the Bancroft neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. We work to build solidarity with our neighbors, organize volunteers and redistribute resources to ensure everyone has the means for dignified survival.
- [South Minneapolis Mutual Aid Autonomous Zone Coordination](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/south-minneapolis-mutual-aid-autonomous-zone-coordination/) - The South Minneapolis Mutual Aid Autonomous Zone Coordination (SMMAAZC) is a grassroots network that emerged after the George Floyd protests to provide community-led support, connecting residents with essential resources like food, housing assistance, mental health care, and political action info, operating largely through Facebook groups to coordinate volunteers and donations for those underserved by traditional
- [North Side Blessings](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/north-side-blessings/) - Supporting families throughout Minneapolis with food and basic essentials, based on need and availability.
- [Women's March Minnesota](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/womens-march-minnesota/) - Women's March Minnesota (WMM) is a grassroots, non-partisan, volunteer-led organization that works to empower women and marginalized communities in Minnesota through education, advocacy, and action to achieve social change, focusing on issues like reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, immigrants' rights, and economic equity, by organizing marches, workshops, and campaigns to influence policy and activate
- [West Side Community Organization](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/west-side-community-organization/) - WSCO organizes people of West Side to build collective power to advance justice and racial equity in the community for all people. The Hummingbird Initiative is a project of the West Side Community Organization (WSCO) created to share vital information and connect our community with trusted immigration resources, legal support, and rapid response networks.
- [Defend 612](https://www.mnmad.org/resource/defend-612/) - Defend the 612 exists to help people connect with one another at the neighborhood level. The goal is to strengthen local networks by linking community members to nearby groups already responding to ongoing harm, and by helping build new formations in areas where support structures are missing. This work focuses on connection, mutual support, and

## Businesses

- [Art Price Studio](https://www.mnmad.org/business/art-price-studio/) - Printmaking and painting co-op space. They’re currently doing special events for screen printing protest graphics on 100% cotton. You bring the shirt, they’ll print it for free. Check their website or socials for details and their next event.
- [A Bar of Their Own](https://www.mnmad.org/business/a-bar-of-their-own/) - Minnesota's first and the Midwest's only sports bar dedicated exclusively to showing women's sports, featuring an inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere in Minneapolis, serving women/non-binary/trans-led breweries, and celebrating female athletes. Inspired by The Sports Bra in Portland, it's a welcoming hub for fans of all ages to watch WNBA, college sports, PWHL, and more, offering vegan/gluten-fr
- [The Smitten Kitten](https://www.mnmad.org/business/the-smitten-kitten/) - A well-known adult gift shop and sex-positive resource in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood, celebrated for its inclusive approach, sex education workshops, diverse products (toys, books). They are taking cash donations and are getting a model in place to organize that for rapid fund distribution.
- [Alma](https://www.mnmad.org/business/alma/) - Restaurant, cafe, and boutique hotel in Minneapolis, known for its acclaimed farm-to-table dining, pastries, and unique lodging in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood
- [The Angry Line Cook](https://www.mnmad.org/business/the-angry-line-cook/) - The Angry Line Cook is a popular, St. Paul-based food truck known for its scratch-made smash burgers, hand-cut fries, and bold flavors, started by chefs who were frustrated with the industry and used their "anger" as fuel for a passion project.
- [Arbeiter Brewing Company](https://www.mnmad.org/business/arbeiter-brewing-company/) - A multicultural owned brewery and taproom in South Minneapolis that cultivates a welcoming and safe environment for our diverse community and craft beer enthusiasts.
- [Lakeville Inn](https://www.mnmad.org/business/lakeville-inn/) - Previously known as Hampton Inn Lakeville.
- [The Briar Bar](https://www.mnmad.org/business/the-briar-bar/)
- [Pride Culture Arts Center](https://www.mnmad.org/business/pride-culture-arts-center/) - The PCAC serves as a dynamic platform for expression, education, and support. With programs like Rainbow Wardrobe, art classes, gallery space, cultural education, and support groups, it provides a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals and families can feel celebrated and embraced. By highlighting the rich culture of the LGBTQ+ community, the PCAC aims to
- [Modern Times](https://www.mnmad.org/business/modern-times/) - Hearty breakfasts, sandwiches & salads, with vegetarian & organic choices, in colorful family cafe.
- [Cream & Amber](https://www.mnmad.org/business/cream-amber/) - Books, beer and coffee.
- [Amore Coffee](https://www.mnmad.org/business/amore-coffee/)
- [Backstory Coffee Roasters](https://www.mnmad.org/business/backstory-coffee-roasters/)
- [Bauhaus Brew Labs](https://www.mnmad.org/business/bauhaus-brew-labs/)
- [Brake Bread](https://www.mnmad.org/business/brake-bread/)
- [Moon Palace Books](https://www.mnmad.org/business/moon-palace-books/)
- [Pillar Forum](https://www.mnmad.org/business/pillar-forum/) - Chill cafe offering coffee drinks, pastries, cocktails, and live music.
- [Wabasha Brewing Company](https://www.mnmad.org/business/wabasha-brewing-company/)
- [Wrecktangle Pizza](https://www.mnmad.org/business/wrecktangle-pizza/)
- [Mississippi Market Co-op](https://www.mnmad.org/business/mississippi-market-co-op/)
- [Seward Community Co-op](https://www.mnmad.org/business/seward-community-co-op/)
- [River Market Community Co-op](https://www.mnmad.org/business/river-market-community-co-op/)
- [9 Mile Brewing](https://www.mnmad.org/business/9-mile-brewing/)
- [56 Brewing](https://www.mnmad.org/business/56-brewing/)
- [Tropes & Trifles](https://www.mnmad.org/business/tropes-trifles/) - Romance-specialist bookshop.
- [Pow Wow Grounds](https://www.mnmad.org/business/pow-wow-grounds/)
- [Workhorse Coffee Bar](https://www.mnmad.org/business/workhorse-coffee-bar/)
- [Odd Mart](https://www.mnmad.org/business/odd-mart/) - Odd Mart, the store of stores, is the space for comix, art, vintage and related merchandise, markets, and events. You will either find what you need or find a new dimension so there's no reason not to visit. Need to start up that ole' marching band with your high school pals? Buy a whistle for
- [Eastside Food Co-op](https://www.mnmad.org/business/eastside-food-co-op/)
- [Minneapolis Institute of Art](https://www.mnmad.org/business/minneapolis-institute-of-art/) - Addresses immigration through art, exhibitions, and community programs, focusing on humanizing migrant experiences, like their "When Home Won't Let You Stay" exhibit featuring Ai Weiwei's refugee life jackets and local artists' work on migration journeys, and through partnerships like the Immigration Court Observation Project, bringing visibility to immigrant challenges rather than engaging in direct enforcement, fostering
- [El Burrito Mercado](https://www.mnmad.org/business/el-burrito-mercado/) - Currently operating under significant stress due to increased ICE activity, leading them to temporarily close and then reopen with heightened security, implementing safety measures like controlled entry. The beloved family-owned business, a staple in the West Side community since 1979, is taking solidarity actions with other local businesses and immigrants affected by these aggressive immigration enforcement
- [Back Channel Brewing](https://www.mnmad.org/business/back-channel-brewing/)

## Support Areas

- [Advocacy & Political Action](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/advocacy-political-action/) - Groups and efforts focused on organizing, civic engagement, and changing policies or systems through collective action, education, and public participation.
- [Legal / Immigration Support](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/legal-immigration-support/) - Know Your Rights orgs, legal aid, court support networks.
- [Healthcare / Wellness](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/healthcare-wellness/) - Clinics, mental health support, harm reduction, mutual care networks.
- [Housing / Shelter Support](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/housing-shelter-support/) - Tenant aid, eviction defense, shelters, housing navigation.
- [Food Access](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/food-access/) - Organizing, protests, policy advocacy, civic engagement, court watching, campaigns.
- [Transportation & Logistics](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/transportation-logistics/) - Support related to rides, deliveries, accompaniment, and coordination.
- [Daily Living & Essential Support](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/daily-living-essential-support/) - Laundry, showers, hygiene supplies, clothing access, storage, mail, and other basic daily needs.
- [Funding & Financial Support](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/funding-financial-support/) - Donation links, emergency funds, bail funds, and financial support for individuals, families, or community efforts.
- [Legal Support](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/legal-support/) - Legal aid, rights education, court support, and civil legal assistance.
- [Immigration Support](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_type/immigration-support/) - Immigration legal services, ICE response, deportation defense, bond funds, accompaniment, and related support.

## Resource Formats

- [Mutual Aid Organization](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_focus/mutual-aid-organization/) - Grassroots groups directly providing aid or coordinating aid.
- [Resource Center](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_focus/resource-center/) - Food shelves, clinics, libraries, shelters, community centers, etc.
- [Volunteer Coordination / Hub](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_focus/volunteer-coordination-hub/) - Places organizing volunteers, deliveries, check-ins, rides, court support.
- [Online Resource / Directory](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_focus/online-resource-directory/) - Websites, Facebook pages, Discords, docs, directories.
- [Community Space / Event](https://www.mnmad.org/resource_focus/community-space-event/) - Physical or recurring spaces where people gather, distribute aid, or organize.

## Business Type

- [Food & Drink](https://www.mnmad.org/business_type/food-drink/)
- [Grocery & Markets](https://www.mnmad.org/business_type/grocery-markets/)
- [Retail](https://www.mnmad.org/business_type/retail/)
- [Hospitality & Venues](https://www.mnmad.org/business_type/hospitality-venues/)
- [Arts & Culture](https://www.mnmad.org/business_type/arts-culture/)

## Community Practices

- [Public Statement / Signage](https://www.mnmad.org/community_practices/public-statement-signage/)
- [Warrant-Required Policy](https://www.mnmad.org/community_practices/warrant-required-policy/)
- [Community Discounts / Free Services](https://www.mnmad.org/community_practices/community-discounts/)
- [Material Support / Donations](https://www.mnmad.org/community_practices/material-support-donations/)
- [Space for Organizing / Events](https://www.mnmad.org/community_practices/space-for-organizing/)
- [Free Community Resources](https://www.mnmad.org/community_practices/free-community-resources/)