VEAP provides an incredibly necessary community service. I go to VEAP once a month to get food and…read morethey provide "an abundance of groceries" absolutely free. Fish fillets, ground beef, fruits, vegetables, grains, bread, canned foods, frozen foods, sauces, pastries, butter, even sometimes toilet paper, paper towels and napkins. I'm not sure how they've managed to grow to become such an inspirational and clearly imperative service to the community but having been here in Minnesota for more than 20 years may explain it in part. It also requires dedicated and responsible volunteers that work with a smile for everyone that comes through the door. I'd give VEAP 10 Stars or more if I could. We get between 15 and 30 full, well balanced meals for 2 people every month! As an aside, I don't believe any of VEAP's policies could be considered overreach and if you use VEAP and are amazed at what you get for free and feel that VEAP makes you feel deserving and proud, take the time to leave a review!

The individual who assisted me was amazing. She understood my needs and assisted with just that. I…read morehighly recommend their services!

Cradle of Hope is a great organization serving mothers and babies in the Twin Cities. With the help…read moreof donors, CoH is able to provide financial assistance to women who might otherwise choose abortion or not have enough money for rent or other necessities for their newborn child. If you are looking for a great organization to support with either time or money, check out Cradle of Hope!

Cradle of Hope (CoH) has been serving women and babies in crisis since 1973, but I have only been…read morevolunteering for them since 1998. Coming from a big family with lots of nieces and nephews, I love children and do what I can to assist children in need. CoH continues to provide financial support to women in need as well as portable cribs for a safe place for babies to sleep. The staff and volunteers are wonderful and have a zest for life and helping those in need! I will be a lifelong supporter of Cradle of Hope!

Habitat for Humanity's A Brush with Kindess Program is the perfect way to get a group together to…read morevolunteer in the community. This is an especially great way to get your work involved in some volunteer work. I organized a group from my company to volunteer with ABWK this week and it was a wonderful experience. It's very easy to sign up a group and you don't need a large group to participate. Habitat for Humanity supplies everything you need for the project, all you need to do is bring the volunteers and your lunch. The volunteer day lasts from 8:30 to 4:00 in the summer. Most projects in the summer consisit of painting and scraping. They also do work in the winter where they work on the interior of homes. This program is a wonderful way to help people in the community and it definitely leaves you feeling fulfilled!

It's sad to hear that the Saint Paul location on Dayton avenue is closed down I went there…read moreapproximately 33 years ago I know that's quite a long time but they were so incredibly helpful and compassionate during a very troublesome and stressful time in my life I was having severe mental health issues and since my boyfriend's parents lived directly across the street I went there in midst of a psychotic crisis they treated me with complete respect and were not condescending at all they were so empathetic and one of the staff members even took the time to drive me the hospital to be checked in for a psych eval they went above and beyond even though they're now at a different location I hope that they are still doing incredible work.

This is a SAFE PLACE. One can feel it in the air when you enter…read more My child, who prefers they/them as pronouns, is currently seeing staff re. gender . They have been seen AND HEARD by caring, knowledgeable, professional people who are taking the time to educate and help them deal with extremely personal sexualty issues. I do not know all the technical terms but I CAN tell you that after a 17 year battle with many other less sensitive healthcare professionals my child is now becoming happier, more confident, and a mentally healthier individual. My child's patner is also seen here because she has an extreme reaction to needles. Family Tree is the only resource (after 7 other facilities) to supply the accommodation necessary for her anxiety control so a blood draw could be accomplished. The clinic has gone beyond any normal standard of care. Lastly, when visiting, I appreciate the calm attitudes, the unique waiting room, and the educational materials available. It is a SAFE PLACE for all.

Fantastic Resources, volunteers fairly nice & helpful. They have supply that ranges from medium to…read morefull. When the supply is below normal they do have to put restrictions in place but as soon as they have a better Supply they're able to be a bit more generous.

I had to ride my bike in the rain the 5 miles to pets and people over south I had no dog or cat…read morefood last Tuesday the website said it closed at 7:45 I got there at 6:51 the manager said they can't help if you show up 15 min before they closed I told her it's only 6:51 you close at 7:45 and I have no food she said I can grab you a 5 lb bag of dog food I said thank you but my dog has no teeth can I get a couple cans of food she said now it's getting complicated I said complicated??? If anything it would be easier but no she no heart at all for having no food to feed my dog plus having to ride my bike 5mile in the rain to get there as I told her you would think they would help but no I left with nothing but hert feelings and a little angry who ever the manager is at the pets and people food bank over south needs some compassion and to donate her time somewhere else she doesn't have the compassion to work at a place where people are in need she sees herself above everyone who comes in there

Awesome experience! A perfect venue for a fun team building session or networking event for large…read moregroups, while simultaneously providing a service for our community. Location was inconvenient for me as it was a 45 minute drive, but the friendly and helpful staff, combined with their large and beautiful facilities made it worthwhile. Second Harvest Heartland was easy to work with. Their online reservation system made it easy to see which time slots could accommodate us. We were even able to use their large meeting room space to host a 2 hour lunch and networking event prior to our volunteering session. The large room included 2 screens for projecting presentations from your laptop, sound system with microphone and a strong and free WiFi. All of this was of great value to our group! As one of the leaders of Asian Professionals Alliance in MN (APAM), we brought together 70 volunteers from across APAM member companies: 3M, Best Buy, Cargill, General Mills, Medtronic, Target & US Bank. Not only was this venue large enough to accommodate our large group, they were so organized, gave us great instruction and constantly kept the workplace clean, comfortable. They had 6 computers at the entrance for each individual to register for the event. Half of our group boxed care packages for senior citizens while the other half worked to inspect and package 40 pound bags of potatoes for food shelves across the country. My favorite part is that they share the results of your volunteer efforts at the end of your shift. I would absolutely recommend this place for volunteering sessions - for individuals, small groups and large groups!

I had a lot of fun volunteering at second harvest. They are very organized. It's a lot of physical…read morework, but you get a lot done for a worthy cause. I've done two shifts so far and there are a few different projects depending on their needs. So it's not the same thing every time.

It's August 2025. I came to House of Charity in 2001. So it's been a while. Regardless, I did good…read morethe first few months. Got clean and sober, graduated the program, and served at the food center. My actions after graduation in no way reflect on the House of Charitys program. I just wasn't ready. I had another one in me, as they say. So, I started using again and it wasn't three or four months later I was back in jail. Long story short, this go round I spent 5 years in federal prison. On the inside I deeply considered my follies, my age, and the fact that I was ready to get clean and stay that way. Ten years ago I had a relapse for a short time, nevertheless it was a relapse and now I'm ten years sober (again)! Through the grace of God, and good clean and sober friends, I'm on the right path. House of Charity was a good experience for me, and at that time in my life, I'm grateful for what they provided.

This review is regarding volunteering: We volunteer at House of Charity Food Center often and can't…read moresay enough how great the staff is to work with. They let you know what they need you to do and keep you moving the whole time. The staff is welcoming and friendly.

With the help of Neighborhood House I was able to stay in my home. And am so very grateful and hope…read moreI can be in a place to give back to the community and be there for folks when they were there for me- Thank you!

What a great organization helping out people!…read more Over 15,000 people come here each year for support including adult education, food shelves, child care, literacy, financial literacy, child literacy and much more. Helping people so the community thrives.