Basic Needs Resources
Start Here: Find Resources with Single Stop
Single Stop is a free screening tool that helps Riverland students identify benefits and community resources they may be eligible for, including food assistance, housing support, childcare resources, healthcare programs, transportation assistance, and more.
Need Help Getting Connected?
Not sure where to start? Riverland's Basic Needs Navigator can help connect you with campus and community resources.
Nyayow Dong
Student Basic Needs Navigator
The Basic Needs Navigator can assist students with food insecurity, housing concerns, financial challenges, community referrals, and accessing available benefits and resources.
Basic Needs Support 24/7
211 is a free and confidential service that connects individuals with local community resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
211 specialists can help with food assistance, housing resources, utility assistance, transportation, healthcare services, financial support, and crisis services.
Access help by calling 211, texting MNHELP to 898-211, or visiting the 211 website.
You can also explore available services through the Minnesota State basic needs resource site.
Food Support
Riverland students have access to food and nutrition resources to help meet immediate and ongoing food needs.
SNAP Food Assistance
SNAP helps eligible individuals and families purchase groceries and nutritious foods. Students may qualify for SNAP benefits even if they have not qualified in the past.
Use Single Stop or contact the Basic Needs Navigator for help identifying food support options and other available programs.
Mental Health and Wellness Support
Basic needs and mental health are closely connected. Students experiencing stress related to finances, housing, food, transportation, or other life challenges may benefit from mental health support services.
Visit Riverland's Mental Health Resources page to learn about counseling, coaching, wellness tools, and additional support available to students.
Need immediate mental health support? Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day.
Sexual Harassment and Crisis Resources
Explore Additional Resources
Find support for a wide range of needs, including housing, food, mental health, childcare, transportation, and financial assistance.
- Aging and Senior Care
- Childcare and Parenting
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Domestic Violence Resources
- Emergency Assistance
- Employment and Financial Literacy
- Food Support Programs
- Support Groups
- Healthcare
- Homeless Shelters
- Housing (Income Based)
- Internet Access
- Legal Resources
- Community Mental Health Resources
- Rental Assistance
- Immigrant and Refugee Resources
- Substance Use Resources
- Transportation Resources