We hear often from folks who need help. Surprise is not set up to provide “fast cash,” but we do provide many options and resources for individuals looking for support.
Local Resources & Support
Meals/Food
Heaven’s Helpers Soup Café
Address: 220 N 23rd Bismarck
Hours- 11-5-M-Fri and 11-3-Sat (could change so check Facebook page)
Offered: Meals during these hours, Food/personal care items for give away
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HeavensHelpersSoupCafe/
Website: www.soupcafe.org
The Banquet
Monday-Friday: 5:30-7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12-1pm
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheBanquetBismarck/
Website: www.thebanquetbismarck.com/
Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry
Address: 1012 S 12th St Bismarck
Monday 1-4pm and Tuesday:1-4pm (need ID and can pick up items monthly)
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bismarckefp/
Church of Corpus Christi
Address: 1919 N 2nd St Bismarck
Monday and Thursday: 1:00-1:30pm (need to call 255-4600 to register for a monthly pick up)
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CorpusBismarck/
Community Action Food Pantry
Address: 2105 Lee Ave Bismarck
Monday-Friday-8:00am-4:30 pm (call 258-2240 to set up monthly food pick appointment)
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CAP74kids/
Website: www.cap7.com/
AID Food Pantry
Address: 314 W Main Ave Mandan
Monday-Thursday-10 am-3pm (call 701-663-1274 ext. 18 to set up pick up of items)
Website: www.aidincnd.com
Ministry on the Margins Food Pantry
Address: 201 N 24th St Bismarck
Tuesday- 9:30-11:30am or Thursday-5:00-7:00pm- East Parking Lot Door (can pick up food on a weekly basis)
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ministry-on-the-Margins-323506234350161/
Website: www.ministryonthemargins.com
Salvation Army
Address: 601 S Washington Bismarck
Tues: 9:00-10:30am, Wed: 9-10:30am, Thurs: 9-10:30am- can get food once every 90 days
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bismarck.mandansa/
Spirit of Life Food Pantry
Address: 801 1st St SE Mandan ND
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10am-3:00pm Friday: 10am-12:30pm (summer hours)
www.myspiritoflife.com/outreach/food-pantry/ to check for updated hours
Women, Infants & Children Food Program (WIC)
Address: 2400 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck
Phone: (701) 255-3397
Go to: www.health.nd.gov/prevention/wic to learn more and to apply for food assistance
Adopt a Block Food Programs
Sites may change, check Facebook page for update
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DreamCenterBismarck
Mondays: South Central High School Adopt a Block Food Distribution
Address: 406 S Anderson St Bismarck (East Parking Lot)
Times: Mondays from 4:30pm-6:00 pm
Tuesdays: Lewis and Clark School Adopt a Block Food Distribution
Address: 600 14th St NW Mandan (South side of the school)
Times: Tuesdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm
Wednesdays: Dream Center Adopt-a-Block Food Distribution
Address: 1805 Park Ave
Times: Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00p
Thursdays: New Song Church Adopt-a-Block Food Distribution
Address: 3200 N 11th St Bismarck
Times: Thursdays from 4:30-6:00pm
Fridays: Tatley Place Adopt-a-Block Food Distribution
Tatley Place address: Corner of West London Avenue and Manchester Street, Bismarck
Times: Fridays from 4:30-6:00pm
Saturdays: River of Hope Church Adopt-a-Block Food Distribution
Address: 1996 43rd Ave NE Bismarck
Times: Saturdays from 3:00-5:00pm
Housing
Burleigh County Housing Authority
Address: 410 S 2nd St Bismarck
-Call to make an appointment if you would like to meet with someone (701-255-2540)
Go to www.burleighcountyhousing.com/ or call 701-255-2540 to learn more about housing
Morton County Housing Authority
Address: 1500 3rd Ave NW Mandan
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Go to www.mortoncountyhousingauthority.org/ or call 701-663-7494 to learn more about housing options
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
To learn more about the housing programs go to www.hud.gov/states/north_dakota/renting
Call toll-free (800) 955-2232 if have questions
ND Finance Housing Agency
Address: 2624 Vermont Ave Bismarck
Go to www.ndhfa.org/ or call 1-800-292-8621 to learn more about assistance
Clothing
Heavens’ Helpers Closet 701
Address: 919 E Main Bismarck
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-12:30pm
-People can shop any day and time but they ask they limit it to one shopping trip a month. If the times do not work for you, you can call them at 701-751-1468 and leave a message if there is no answer. When you come, please have a picture ID with you and all shoppers must be wearing a mask.
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Heavens-Helpers-Closet-701-101591408425550
Website: www.heavenshelperscloset701.org/
Public Assistance
ND Dept of Human Services
Assistance Programs:
Basic Care Assistance Program
Child Care Assistance Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Healthy Steps Children’s Health Insurance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Medicaid
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Go to Dept Human Services Website to learn more about these programs
Burleigh County Social Services
Address: 415 E Rosser Ave Suite 113 Bismarck
Assistance Programs:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Healthy Steps Children’s Health Insurance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Medicaid
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Assistance with Clothing
Burial Assistance
Child Care Assistance
– Go to Burleigh County Social services website at www.burleighcountyss.com/general-assistance.aspx to learn about these programs and to sign up
Employment
Hire Quest Direct
Address: 214 N 24th St Bismarck
Phone Number: 701-250-9675
Hiring temporary, permanent, and direct hire staffing
Call 701-250-9675 to discuss employment opportunities
Website: www.hirequest.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Hire-Quest-Direct-Bismarck-102920507993089
People Ready
Address: 2015 E Main Ave Bismarck
Phone Number: 701-258-9400
Hiring temporary, permanent, and direct hire staffing
Call 701-258-9400 to set up an appointment to discuss employment opportunities
Website: www.peopleready.com/location/bismarck-nd-2702/
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/PeopleReadyBismarck
Job Service North Dakota
Address: 1601 E Century Ave Bismarck
Phone Number: 701-328-5000
Provides services to assist in gaining employment
Call 701-328-5000 to set up an appointment to discuss employment opportunities
Website: www.jobsnd.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JobServiceND
Homeless Services
United Way Homeless Shelter
Address: 1140 S 12th St Bismarck
Phone Number: 701-401-5606
Intake services are from 8:00pm to 9:00pm, 7 days a week. Appointments will be scheduled by calling 701-255-3601 to discuss individual needs. Meals are served on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 6:30pm – opposite nights of other community providers.
Website: www.msaunitedway.org/shelter
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/msauway
Welcome House Homeless Shelter
Address: 1902 E Thayer Ave Bismarck
Phone Number: 701-751-1402
-Provides temporary shelter and support resources
Website: www.welcome-house.net
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/welcomehouse701
Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Services
Dacotah Foundation
Address: 600 S 2nd St Bismarck ND
Phone: 701-223-4517
Services:
– Residential treatment programs
-Case aide services to provide guidance and teaching life skills to maintain healthy independent living
-Mentoring services for teens through Bis-Man Mentor Squad,
-Transportation Services to the Regional Human Service Center for mental health services
-Activity Center to obtain social and rehabilitation support
– Rep payee services to assist with money management
Website: www.dacotahfoundation.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/dacotahfoundation
Mental Health of America ND
Address: 523 N 4th St #2, Bismarck
Phone: 701-255-3692
Services offered: Recovery Centers and Support Groups
Website: www.mhand.org/
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mentalhealthamericand
West Central Human Service Center
Address: 1237 W Divide Ave Suite #5 Bismarck
Phone Number: 701-328-8888
Services offered to children, youth, adults, and families include:
Assessment
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Based Therapy
Domestic Violence Program
Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
Website: https://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/regionalhsc/westcentral/mentalhealth.html
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/West%20Central%20Human%20Services/153860071324153
North Dakota Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Address: 523 N 4th St Bismarck
Phone Number: 701-222-3310
Services include:
Parent to parent support program for children’s mental health services
Assist parents and support them in understanding child’s mental health services
Assist parents by providing support and education and obtaining training on how to advocate for their child
Assist parents as requested in involvement in a support group
Website: www.ndffcmh.org/services
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ND-Federation-of-Families-for-Childrens-Mental-Health-1444419192452972
Surprise Church Outreach Assistance
Surprise Church
-Available for non-emergency needs
-Requires a fully completed application, which will be evaluated by our approval team.