COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESOURCES

The COVID-19 Emergency Non-Profit Assistance Grant will provide immediate support to non-profit organizations that provide services to families and individuals, in Brown County, in the areas of basic needs (food, clothing, housing), health (physical, mental, and those with disabilities) and other vulnerable populations who suffer hardship as a direct result of COVID-19.

Employers can find employer-focused COVID-19 related information that is updated regularly on the Information for Employers page.  Find out more about the actions taken on the Governor’s website.  For the most up to date information on what DEED is doing during the COVID-19 outbreak refer to COVID-19 webpage on the DEED website.

Sales tax grace period:
Restaurants, bars and other businesses impacted by the temporary closures now have a 30-day grace period in paying sales and use tax, under a grace period announced yesterday by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. This means that affected businesses with a monthly Sales and Use Tax payment due March 20, 2020 will have until April 20 to make that payment. These customers should still file their return by March 20. Penalties or interest will not be assessed during the grace period. Find out more at the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.

 

1. Facing Financial Uncertainty?  Click HERE to Find Resources!

2. Facing Financial Uncertainty?  Click HERE to Take Action

3. Facing Financial Uncertainty?  Click HERE to learn how to Prioritize

4. Press Release: LSS Financial Counseling Offers Practical Advice and Support

 

LSS Financial Counseling will continue to be available by telephone and online appointments. Until further notice, face-to-face, in person, office appointments in Mankato will not be available. Our Scheduling Team can be reached at 888-577-2227.  Residents may also reach out to us for financial counseling via online service on our website at https://www.lssmn.org/financialcounseling/financial-wellness-services/bu...

 

Internet Assistance 

• Viasat’s response to COVID-19 (they will not terminate service for those who can’t pay through June 30) 
• HughesNet’s response to COVID-19 (they will also not terminate service for those who can’t pay)
• Hotspot options for those who can’t get fast satellite internet at home
• How to get free or cheap rural internet access during this time

 

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Legal Services

Legal Services State Support is a non-profit organization that works with legal aid to improve access to justice for all Minnesotans. Legal Services State Support is working to educate and inform Minnesotans about how their housing, unemployment, and other legal rights are affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.  View the links below for more information.

 

LawHelpMN COVID Legal Resources 

How does the COVID-19 Pandemic affect my legal rights

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Food Services

Meals on Wheels are continuing in Brown County to:

For any NEW inquires please call 507-359-2243.  We can deliver a meal to anyone 60 years+ within city limits who requests a meal.  There is a suggested donation of $5.00 to $7.80 for the meal and they need to complete a registration form that can be sent to them (on-site registration is not required).  Anyone younger than 60 can still get a meal, but they would have to pay the full cost of $7.80.
 

NEW ULM AREA EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF
Home deliveries to seniors (65+) will begin in May to ensure they are getting the food that they need durin gthis pandemic.  If you or someone you know could use this service, please call 507-354-7668 or email foodshelf@newulmtel.net.

PROJECT LUNCBOX
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the United Way of the Brown County Area has waived the income restriction to sign your child up for Project Lunchbox.  If you child attends a New Ulm District school in PreK-8th grade and are facing food sensitivity in the home, they can receive meal packages picked up at their child's school during the free lunch time on Thursday and Friday each week.
 

Click HERE for the updated Project Lunchbox Student Sign-Up Form.