Neighborhood House has supported immigrants on St. Paul’s West Side and throughout the Twin Cities for over 128 years. From our origins as a settlement house for Jewish refugees fleeing persecution, we have evolved into meeting basic needs and providing education where we continue to serve new Americans. We will always be here for people seeking the stability, support, and safety to step boldly into a new future.
Our organization is rooted in generations of immigrants who view Neighborhood House as home—who’ve returned to volunteer and work here because they remember that Neighborhood House helped their families when they needed it most.
We believe everyone deserves to feel safe and celebrated in our shared community. Our message to immigrants is that our neighborhoods are stronger and richer because of your cultural strengths and contributions. Your determination and joy enrich our community.
In a time when the highest levels of government seek to dehumanize immigrants, we stand with you. When funding that keeps families fed and sheltered is cut, we stand with you. When ICE targets our neighbors to stoke fear and division, we stand with you.
Our vision is hope, opportunity and dignity for all. You are welcome here.
Emergency Food Delivery in partnership with El Burrito Mercado for immigrants & refugees
In today’s climate, we recognize that some of our immigrant neighbors do not feel safe accessing food and other necessities. In response, Neighborhood House is partnering with El Burrito Mercado, along with generous donors and volunteers, to ensure families can receive food and essential items in ways that prioritize dignity, privacy, and safety. You can support this work by donating to Neighborhood House or by purchasing gift cards from El Burrito Mercado—helping sustain a local business while providing families with the resources they need to put food on the table.
How You Can Help
Many community members have asked how they can support both El Burrito Mercado and families in need. Here are a few meaningful ways:
- Purchase El Burrito Mercado gift cards.
Buy gift cards online or in person, and El Burrito Mercado will donate them directly to Neighborhood House. Neighborhood House will use these cards to purchase culturally relevant foods requested by families.
Buy El Burrito Gift Cards: https://order.toasttab.com/egiftcards/el-burrito-mercado (use giftcards@neighborhoodhousemn.org as the recipient. You do not need add any information in the Personalize Your Card section). - Shop at El Burrito Mercado and donate non-perishable food at the collection box inside El Burrito Mercado.
- Donate directly to Neighborhood House.
- Join the wait list for delivery volunteers: https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/volunteer.
Learn how you can show up for immigrants in your community:
ICE rapid response and support hotlines:
COPAL helpline: 612-249-8736
Monarca hotline: 612-441-2881
COPAL: Facebook | Instagram | COPALMN.org
Immigrant Defense Network: Facebook | Instagram | Website
Monarca: Monarcamn.org (upstander training and resources)
Unidos: Facebook | Instagram | Unidos-MN.org
The Hummingbird Initiative at West Side Citizens Organization (Facebook | Instagram)
