Outreach Ministries at NEC
"Little Kitchen" Food Shelf
The Little Kitchen Food Shelf has MOVED!
On July 1 we established service at our new location:
1500 - 6th St NE, at the corner of 5th & 15th streets in the former elementary school building.
Call 612-788-2444. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to Noon; Tuesday nights 6:00pm to 7:30pm; occasional Saturdays.
Your donations represent a vital source of supply for the Little Kitchen Food Shelf. The food we distribute is mainly purchased through the Emergency Foodshelf Network, where we are a registered agency. We also receive food donations from Eastside Food Coop, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, and other valuable community partners. Demand for our service increases monthly, and we routinely serve over 300 people per month. We also distribute dog and cat food to food shelf clients who own pets.
Little Kitchen Food Shelf really needs your help...please donate now!
For more information, to make a food contribution in person, or to
inquire about volunteer opportunities call Jennifer Schultz or Pastor Craig
Pederson at 612-788-2444. You may DONATE ONLINE by clicking below; or mail your contributions to: NEC/Food Shelf, 697 13th Ave NE, Mpls MN 55413. Thank You!
FREE Monthly Community Dinner
4th Saturday of each month, 5:30 p.m. July dinner takes place on the 31st!
August dinner takes place at the new Grace Center on Saturday Aug. 28, 5:30pm. It's a cookout!
(3rd Saturday during some holiday months, 5th Saturday some months)
Everyone is welcome - come, meet and eat with your neighbors! Would you like to volunteer to cook, greet, serve or clean up at a Community Dinner? If so, contact Jennifer Schultz at (612) 788-2444 or jennifer@necommunity.net.
We serve 85 to 125 people each month at our Free Community Dinners - please contact us if you are interested in serving or attending! Please visit our home page for the date of the next Community Dinner.
Clothing Needs
To find women's professional attire and children's clothing, call Elim Church at 612-789-3591.
For men's clothing and other clothing needs, contact Central Lutheran Church at 612-870-4416.
Companion Animal Ministry: For People & Their Pets
We serve dog and cat owners who require low-cost assistance with pet care. Our Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Pets, held twice per year in spring and fall, includes a basic exam, rabies/distemper combo & parvo vaccinations. Veterinarian and vet techs on site, $20.00 suggested donation per pet. Low-cost microchipping available for an added fee. A portion of proceeds benefits the Animal Humane Society.
Call for dates and times: 612-788-2444.
Coming on August 15th, Noon to 4pm: Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats hosted by The Pet Project.
Hallie Q. Brown Center, 270 N. Kent Street, St. Paul MN. $20 suggested donation per pet. MN SNAP will be attending to provide low-cost spay/neuter info. Meet "Pearly White" the Big Tooth who talks about proper oral hygiene for pets and their people! Sorry, no contact information available. First come, first served.
Spay/Neuter Subsidy Programs: Overpopulation and unnecessary breeding are a major problem in the Twin Cities metro area. If you need financial assistance to properly spay or neuter your dog or cat, please contact one of the following organizations; or call us for a list of organizations.
MN SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program)
10000 Highway 55, Suite 300
Plymouth, MN 55441
612-720-8236
Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program provides 100% of the funding and support for the first fully equipped veterinary clinic on wheels to deliver high-quality spay and neuter services for animals belonging to shelters, rescues and low-income pet owners in Minnesota. We can reach neighborhoods where cost, transportation, or the absence of veterinary services is an obstacle to obtaining animal health care and spay-neuter services.
Pet Food Assistance:
NEC's "Little Kitchen" Food Shelf has access to pet food for people with pets in need. Please visit during food shelf walk-in hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to Noon. 1500 6th St NE, Mpls 55413.
Other outreach events throughout the year: Community Dinner
Northeast Summer Arts Blast!
Annual Children's Sabbath
Blessing of the Bikes & Bike To Worship Day