VEAP's food pantry welcomes everyone, with no income guidelines. Call 952-888-9616 first to book a pantry visit (or home delivery in some ZIP codes), once a month; if you need food right away, express packs are available at Door 4 during business hours without an appointment.
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The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge lends binoculars, snowshoes and explorer backpacks free through its outdoor equipment lending program. Borrow them at the Bloomington visitor center during open hours (Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm) to explore the refuge trails.
Visitor center Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm; trails daily 5am–10pm
Minnesota Valley NWR, Bloomington Visitor Center
The refuge's Bloomington Education and Visitor Center is free: films, exhibits and the Confluence Gallery, open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm (closed federal holidays). Trails are open daily 5am to 10pm, and refuge programs are free.
Verified Oct 27 · fws.gov
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