What We Do To Help

Food Shelf & Mobile Food Distribution
Health and Wellness Programs
Community Outreach Initiatives

Hours of Operations

On-Site Food Shelf 
LifeGate Building – 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the  month

Mobile Food Distribution

• Rochester, MN – Silver Lake Apartments
3rd Saturday of the Month

• Austin, MN – Riverland Community College
Last Saturday of the Month

Distribution Hours
All locations operate 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Check out some of ourcommunity programs and initiatives...

Covid-19 Community Outreach

In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, LifeGate Services spearheaded a community engagement and diverse media outreach initiative to promote COVID-19 awareness. This effort focused on educating the community about COVID-19 vaccines and providing essential recovery resources to support public health and safety.

Tax Credit Outreach

 

LifeGate Services, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, leads a tax credit outreach initiative to raise awareness about available income tax credits. This program also provided free tax preparation and filing services, ensuring that individuals could access the financial support they deserve.

Women Culturally Responsive Recovery Services

New partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Resources to launch the WCRRS (Women’s Culturally Responsive Recovery Services) project! This initiative is dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorder (SUD) and providing knowledge on resources and treatment available. This project was tailored specifically for pregnant women, their children, and their families.

Healthy Hearts

 

Bridges Health, in partnership with LifeGate Services, launched a six-week health initiative to promote heart health and overall well-being. This program featured physical exercise, healthy eating education, and other wellness activities designed to encourage a healthier lifestyle.

Free Community Health Fair

 

Each year, LifeGate Services hosts a free Community Health Fair, providing essential health screenings, food distribution, educational resources, and more. This event is dedicated to promoting wellness and ensuring that everyone has access to vital health services and support.

Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Lunch

 

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, LifeGate Services provides free, hot, and delicious Thanksgiving meals to the community on Thanksgiving Day. With the support of Cub Foods and other generous partners, we come together to share the joy of the season and ensure that everyone has a warm meal to enjoy.

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

 

LifeGate Services, in partnership with Hormel Foods and Jennie-O, successfully distributed over 300 free turkeys to families in need this Thanksgiving. Through this collaboration, we were able to bring joy and nourishment to our community, ensuring that more families could enjoy a warm holiday meal.

Medicaid Insurance Outreach

 

LifeGate Services, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, spreads awareness and conducts targeted outreach to increase understanding of Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare. Through this collaboration, we aim to connect individuals with essential community resources, providing support for the application and reenrollment process to ensure more people have access to vital healthcare coverage.

Problem Gambling Awareness and Prevention Campaign

 

LifeGate Services, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, aims to reduce problem gambling among African immigrant communities in Minnesota through a culturally responsive, community-centered approach that promotes awareness, prevention, and access to treatment. Hosting culturally tailored workshops that reflect the values, languages, and lived experiences of African Immigrant populations and partnering with local service providers to improve access to culturally competent care.

Partners

Thank you to our partners who help us make a difference!