Resources for Residents

The City has compiled a list of resources to help Hopkins residents navigate the impact of COVID-19.

Food support and assistance

• ICA Foodshelf  
  The ICA Foodshelf is now distributing food through a “drive-up” model.
• Hopkins Public Schools
  Hopkins Public Schools’ nutrition and transportation departments are teaming up to provide free meals to students through April 3.
• Meals on Wheels
  Meals on Wheels is taking precautions to continue meal delivery while protecting volunteers and meal recipients.
• ResourceWest 
  All ResourceWest services are available via phone at 952-933-3860 or by emailing staff. 
• Second Harvest Heartland 
  Second Harvest Heartland can help you locate emergency food services in your community.
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
  SNAP provides nutrition assistance to low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities.

Health care support

• Contact the state hotline for health questions at 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Find links to various healthcare resources in Minnesota. 
• Senior LinkAge Line® 
  The Senior LinkAge Line® is a free service that connects older Minnesotans and their families with the help they need.

Utilities

• Xcel Energy and Centerpoint Energy have both suspended service disconnections until further notice.  
• Emergency Assistance Program 
  Minnesota’s Emergency Assistance Progra, helps pay home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.
• Hennepin County’s Emergency Assistance Program 
  Hennepin County’s Emergency Assistance Program provides short-term aid to Hennepin County residents who are in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety.

Please remember to only flush toilet paper to avoid sewer backups. Do not flush wipes (even wipes marketed as “flushable”), napkins, paper towels or other sanitary items.  

Internet

• Centurylink 
  Centurylink will not suspend home and business service for 60 days due to financial hardships related to coronavirus.  
• Comcast Xfinity 
  Comcast Xfinity is offering billing flexibility and 60-day complimentary internet services to low-income families in its service area.

Eviction freeze

On March 23, 2020, Governor Walz signed Emergency Executive Order 20-14 suspending evictions and writs of recovery for the term of the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. This Executive Order keeps people stably housed and prevents displacement during this health emergency.

Governor Walz’s Executive Order on Suspension of Evictions and Writs of Recovery

Hopkins restaurants with takeout or delivery

Our local restaurants and breweries need your support during this challenging time. Restaurants and bars are closed for dining-in, but many remain open for takeout and delivery. View the list of the local restaurants and breweries that are open for business (with the exception of fast food restaurants).  

You can still enjoy a restaurant meal, while practicing social distancing. Please show them your support!