Emergency Assistance
A variety of forms of assistance is available for county residents. Click below on the county link of your residency.
Goodhue County
Dakota County
MN Department of Commerce


​Services for Victims
Domestic/Sexual Assault
      HOPE Coalition
      Haven of Hope--24-Hr Crisis                        800-369-5214
               Red Wing Office                                    651-385-8601
       Abused Children's Program Kids Count 651-388-9360 ext.3
      MN Domestic Violence Crisis Line (toll-free) 866-223-1111

Other
     United Way                                                     651-388-6309
     Prairie Island Family Services                      651-385-4185
     Haiwatha Valley Mental Health                   651-327-2270
     Minnesota Crime Victim Support Line       866-385-2699
     Hispanic Outreach                                        651-301-2184

Crime Victim Information
Cannon Falls Police Department                     507-263-2278
Goodhue County Sheriff's Department         651-385-3155
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Cannon Falls Food Shelf
(Housed in the lower level of First English Lutheran Church, Enter Door #5)
511 W. Belle St., Cannon Falls, MN  55009

For more than 25 years, Cannon Falls Food Shelf Board and volunteers has devoted energy to passionately advocating for the hungry, needy and politically under-represented members of our community family. Find out how you can contribute to the future of someone in need through donations of money and time. 
Email [email protected]
or call (507) 819-0236 with any questions.

Cannon Falls Food Shelf Board meets the second Wednesday at 6:30 pm every other month.

Cannon Falls Food Shelf Schedule
Every Thursday
3 pm to 6 pm
(Starting November 2024)

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Food donations can be dropped off at First English Lutheran Church during normal church business hours Monday through Friday which are 9 am - Noon and 1 - 3:30 pm.
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Cannon Falls Food Shelf on Facebook

First Choice Clinic
First Choice Clinic offers confidential medical, educational and support services, free of charge, to men & women in our community and surrounding areas.
First Choice Clinic offerS FREE multivitamin supplements for pregnant or lactating women who meet the income guidelines. A generous grant received from Vitamin Angels has made this service possible. Please call or stop by to pick up your free bottle today!
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They also have FREE baby food (as available), and emergency diapers to those in need.
Contact: 651-267-4357 Email: [email protected]
Red Wing Location: 1614 West Third Street Red Wing, MN 55066
Hours:
Tuesday 9-7
Wednesday 9-5
Thursday 9-7
Closed Mondays and Fridays
**Online Zoom meetings are an option

The Good Samaritan Fund
The Good Samaritan Fund is a joint effort of area churches to support community members with emergency needs.
Donate to help your community members today! Any community members can donate to the CCIC Good Samaritan Fund directly.

The Good Samaritan Fund is available to assist Cannon Falls community members with funds for emergencies. Each household may be used these emergency funds only ONCE during the calendar year. For requests, please contact Pastor Shannon Bauer at 507-298-7719 or Lori at 507-298-7282.
All other inquiries for monies should be done through the Public Safety Building - 918 River Rd., Cannon Falls.

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The Community Churches Interaction Council (CCIC) in Cannon Falls, MN is a collaborative organization of local churches working together to serve the community. They are known for sponsoring a free monthly community meal, providing assistance through the Good Samaritan Fund, and participating in other joint events and service projects. 

Key Aspects of the CCIC:

• Collaboration:
  The CCIC brings together various churches in Cannon Falls to address community needs collectively. 
• Monthly Community Meal:
  A free meal is offered on the last Sunday of each month at the First Congregational Church, with a different church hosting each month. 
• Good Samaritan Fund:
  The CCIC administers the Good Samaritan Fund, which provides financial assistance to residents of Cannon Falls facing crisis situations. 
• Community Involvement:
  CCIC churches are involved in building a Habitat for Humanity house and other projects that benefit the community. 

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Lutheran Social Services
Serving you and all of Minnesota with personalized services that promote full and abundant lives.
Link to their website - www.lssmn.org/.

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Mayo Clinic Health System
Location: 32021 County Road 24 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
507-263-6001, 507-263-6000, 866-263-4221 (toll-free)
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255