The Sharing and Caring Hands Center, Located only a few blocks from the heart of downtown Minneapolis, offers most of our day to day services for the poor and the homeless. We feel our services are delived in a unique manner that is best demonstrated by Mary Jo's tradition of washing the feet of those in need. Twice each day basins of warm water are set out and Mary and the volunteers bathe and apply ointment to dozens of blistered, sore and tired feet. Many are supplied with new socks and shoes and sent on their way knowing that at least one place in this often difficult and heartless world, someone cares in this special way.

Each month we serve over 20,000 meals. These meals are prepared completely by our volunteer partners. Often times they also furnish all ingredients. Most of these volunteers are offering their time and service with an ongoing regular monthly commitment. putting their values into a real demonstration of love and service.

Our Food Shelf supplies food to hundreds of needy poor each month. We also give out clothing, house-hold goods, housewares, towels, cleaning supplies, and much more in an ongoing commitment to the poor of our community. Each month over $400,000 is spent on the needs of the poor.

We offer walk-in showers for the homeless and each day over fifty showers are provided. We have a completely free dental clinic with two fully furnished operatories and a dental lab. Dentists volunteers their time. We also have Medical examination rooms staffed by healthcare professionals. 

Our offices also provde numerous other services to the needy. Bus rides and cab fare, rental deposits, help with emergency needs and much more. When those in need come to us and are ready to make a transition to a stable and responsible life, we are ready to support them in every way possible.

We receive lots of donations of clothes, household goods, toys and food which we give out to those in need at no charge. Hundreds of people come each day to see what is available to help them stretch their limited income.