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. 
 

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

The Dream Center

1805 Park Ave

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/

Website:www.corpuschristibismarck.com/food-pantry

 

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 663-1274 ext. 18 to set up pick up of items)

 

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

Food

Women, Infants & Children Food Program (WIC)

Address: 2400 E Broadway Ave.

Bismarck (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 (current sites that could 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

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: www.nd.gov/dhs/services/financialhelp/ 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 14th 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
-Available for non-emergency needs 
-Requires a fully completed application, which will be evaluated by our approval team.