Making an appointment with ICA: Please reach out and give us a call at 952-938-0729.
A helpful ICA volunteer will talk you through our available resources and help you make an appointment. Don’t speak English? Please don’t hesitate to call! We’re proud to offer robust translation services in dozens of languages over-the-phone.
We also offer in-person translation services on the following days:
Monday: 10 AM - 3 PM (Russian), 10 AM - 6:30 PM (Spanish)
Tuesday: 10 AM - 1 PM (Russian), 1 PM - 3 PM (Spanish and French)
Wednesday: 10 AM - 1 PM (Russian), 1 PM - 3 PM (Spanish and French)
Thursday: 10 AM - 1 PM (Russian)
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Spanish and Russian)
Can’t wait until your appointment? Remember, emergency bags are available without an appointment during normal operating hours at both ICA locations.
What to expect when visiting ICA for the first time
Here at ICA, we strive to make everyone as comfortable as possible when coming to us for assistance. Whether searching for a helping hand with food, employment or housing, we promise to deliver the resources you need or to direct you to another community organization that can better help with your specific situation. Simply put, our goal is to help find long-term stability for you and your family.
Currently, no form of documentation is required when coming in for an appointment.
ICA's primary service area
ICA primarily serves residents in Hopkins, Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven, Greenwood and Woodland.
Want to see if there’s a community service organization closer to home? Visit Hunger Solutions to find resources in your backyard.
ICA non-discrimination policy
ICA is committed to serving anyone who comes to us. Read our non-discrimination policy below. Any questions? Please reach out to ICA Executive Director Dan Narr.
“The decision to provide ICA services shall be made without regard to race, color, religious or non-religious background, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry or culture), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political beliefs, physical or emotional disability, military status, or public assistance status, in any of its activities or operations.”
Learn about ICA's services
Food Services
ICA's central food shelf is a choice model, which means when you visit us for a food appointment, you select the foods that you and your family enjoy and know how to cook. In addition to our main food shelf location, we also feature a mobile food shelf, home deliveries, school programs, holiday giveaways and more!
Employment Assistance
ICA assists neighbors with job searching and provides support services, such as interview preperation, resume building and networking skills.
Housing assistance
ICA provides financial assistance on a case by case basis for rent and utilities, as well as referrals to area service agencies.
Mental Health Services
For over six years, ICA has been collaborating with Relate Counseling Center to offer free mental health services to our neighbors. Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., a Relate counseling professional comes to ICA and is available for appointments with anyone in the community. These sessions are free and completely discreet.
Community Resources
ICA Relationship Managers will work with you to find the exact resources that you and your family need to find long-term stability. If you require something beyond our offerings, we’ll connect you to the exact community organization that meets your needs.