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Assist those who are housing and food insecure. We accept hygiene items, & other donations.

Oasis Central MN is a non-profit that is funded through grants, state programs, and donations from people like you. Without financial donors, Oasis would not be able to serve people in need. Contribute year round at: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Oasis-Central-Minnesota

10/30/2026

When a family is facing a crisis, practical support matters.

A resource, meal, safe place, completed application, or supportive conversation can help a family focus on its next step.

10/28/2026

Myth vs. Reality

Myth: People experiencing homelessness do not work.

Reality: Many adults experiencing homelessness are employed. Others face barriers such as transportation, childcare, education, health concerns, or a lack of identification.

10/26/2026

A household is generally considered rent-burdened when more than 30% of its gross income goes toward housing costs.

When rent consumes too much of a household's income, meeting other basic needs becomes much more difficult.

10/23/2026

Did you know?

In rural areas, homelessness may look like staying temporarily with friends, sleeping in a vehicle, or moving between short-term arrangements.

A crisis does not need to be visible to be real.

10/21/2026

A BIG thank you to Magnifi Financial! 💙

Last Monday, the amazing team from Magnifi Financial spent part of CU Forward Day giving back right here at Oasis Central Minnesota!

CU Forward Day is a statewide tradition that brings credit union employees together to serve their local communities through volunteering, donations, and acts of kindness. Today, the initiative is also known as CU Kind Day, but Minnesota credit unions can continue using the CU Forward Day name.

Not only did the Magnifi team generously donate their time to help Oasis, they also donated 40 nights of shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. 🏠💙

That means 40 nights where someone has a safe place to stay, rest, and take the next step toward stability.

Thank you, Magnifi Financial, for showing up for our community and supporting the work we do. We are so grateful to have partners like you!

10/19/2026

❤️ Thank You for Making Picnic Pals Possible ❤️

As we wrap up our Picnic Pals Community Partner Spotlight Series, we want to take one final moment to express our gratitude to everyone who helped make this year's program a success.

Because of the generosity of our funding sponsors, including I.C.E. Fest Pay It Forward Foundation, Exchange Club, Sprout, Second Harvest Heartland, Initiative Foundation, Enterprise CP, Coborn's Little Falls, and The Art of Conversation, local children and families received additional food support throughout the summer.

This year, Picnic Pals distributed:

• 297 bags serving approximately 900 people in June
• 343 bags serving approximately 756 people in July
• 240 bags serving approximately 738 people in August

In total, the program distributed 880 bags and served approximately 2,394 people throughout the summer.

We are also deeply grateful to our church partners, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Community Covenant, St. John's Catholic Church, First United, First Lutheran, Bethel Lutheran, Randall Presbyterian, Gethsemane, and Grace Covenant Church. Your partnership helped strengthen a community-wide effort to ensure families felt supported and cared for.

To our volunteers, staff, community supporters, and participating families: thank you. Every act of kindness, every hour volunteered, every donation made, and every encouraging conversation helped make Picnic Pals possible.

This series has celebrated individual partners, but the real story is what happens when an entire community comes together. Picnic Pals is more than a food program. It is a reminder that when neighbors care for neighbors, children and families thrive.

We are honored to serve alongside so many people who believe in compassion, dignity, and community. Thank you for helping make a difference this summer.

Together, we are building a stronger, more connected, and more caring community. ❤️

10/16/2026

⛪ Church Partner Spotlight: Grace Covenant Church ⛪

Oasis Central Minnesota sends a heartfelt thank-you to Grace Covenant Church for helping make our Picnic Pals program possible this year.

Summer food support is a community effort. It depends on people who recognize the importance of helping families and who are willing to work together to meet local needs. The support of Grace Covenant Church added strength to that effort.

We appreciate their partnership and the care it represents. By joining with Oasis and other community partners, Grace Covenant Church helped demonstrate that families do not have to face challenges alone. There are neighbors, congregations, organizations, and volunteers ready to stand beside them.

That shared commitment is at the heart of Picnic Pals. It allows the program to be more than food support. It becomes a reminder that our community is connected and that every act of generosity matters.

Thank you, Grace Covenant Church, for your support, compassion, and partnership. We are grateful to have you as part of the Picnic Pals community. ❤️

10/14/2026

⛪ Church Partner Spotlight: Gethsemane Lutheran Church-ELCA⛪

Today, we are proud to recognize Gethsemane for its partnership in this year’s Picnic Pals program.

A program like Picnic Pals is possible only when people and organizations come together around a shared goal. Gethsemane was part of the network that helped Oasis Central Minnesota support local children and families during the summer months.

Their willingness to partner with us reflects the compassion and community spirit that make local programs stronger. Through the combined support of churches, funders, volunteers, and neighbors, Picnic Pals became a practical expression of one community caring for another.

We are grateful for every congregation that stepped forward to help. Each one strengthened our reach, encouraged our team, and helped create a program rooted in dignity, kindness, and connection.

Thank you, Gethsemane, for helping make Picnic Pals possible and for sharing in the work of supporting families in our community. 💙

10/12/2026

⛪ Church Partner Spotlight: Randall Presbyterian Church⛪

Oasis Central Minnesota would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Randall Presbyterian for being one of the local church partners who helped make this year’s Picnic Pals program possible.

Picnic Pals is built on community connection. It takes organizations willing to share resources, offer support, and stand beside local families. The partnership of Randall Presbyterian helped strengthen this program and contributed to a welcoming network of care for children and families during the summer.

Churches often serve as trusted gathering places within their communities. We are grateful that Randall Presbyterian chose to be part of this effort and joined Oasis, our funding sponsors, volunteers, and other congregations in supporting Picnic Pals.

Every partnership added something meaningful to the program. Together, these relationships made it possible to offer food support while reminding families that neighbors throughout the area care about their well-being.

Thank you, Randall Presbyterian, for your kindness, partnership, and commitment to the community. We deeply appreciate the role you played in helping Picnic Pals come together. ❤️

10/09/2026

⛪ Church Partner Spotlight: Bethel Lutheran Church Little Falls⛪

Oasis Central Minnesota sends a heartfelt thank-you to Bethel Lutheran for helping make our Picnic Pals program possible this year.

Summer food support is a community effort. It depends on people who recognize the importance of helping families and who are willing to work together to meet local needs. The support of Bethel Lutheran added strength to that effort.

We appreciate their partnership and the care it represents. By joining with Oasis and other community partners, Bethel Lutheran helped demonstrate that families do not have to face challenges alone. There are neighbors, congregations, organizations, and volunteers ready to stand beside them.

That shared commitment is at the heart of Picnic Pals. It allows the program to be more than food support. It becomes a reminder that our community is connected and that every act of generosity matters.

Thank you, Bethel Lutheran, for your support, compassion, and partnership. We are grateful to have you as part of the Picnic Pals community. ❤️

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16545 Haven Road
Little Falls, MN
56345

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

(320) 632-9140

Website

https://oasiscentralmn.org/

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