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AARP

 Local Buffalo, MN page

Buffalo Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, jams and jellies, eggs and meat, human treats and doggie treats.

Buffalo Tax-Aide Appointment Reservation

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. 

We host Tax-Aide on Tuesday’s and Friday’s from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning February 1 until April 15th. You do not have to be a member of AARP to take advantage of this FREE tax program. To schedule an appointment go to the Tax-Aide Appointment Reservation website or call the Buffalo Community Center at 763-682-6036. For more information you can check out their AARP Tax-Aide website

Catholic Charities

Meal delivery programs prepare and deliver nutritious meals to older adults and people with disabilities who are unable to make the food for themselves or travel to a meal site.

Fare for All

Fare For All (FFA) is a low-cost, mobile grocery purchase program- open to ALL. Shopping with Fare for All is a great way to save money on quality, nutritious food. They buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meat in bulk to pass on deep discounts off typical grocery prices. They select the best food from their shipments, pre-packaging it to give you the best deals. It’s community-supported and open to everyone- there are no qualifications to participate and no pre-registration. By following a co-op model, the more people who shop Fare for All sales, the better the value becomes for everyone!

Fare For All buys fresh produce and frozen meat in bulk from wholesalers and manufacturers to find the best deals. Volunteers at their warehouse pre-pack the produce and meat into food packages that range in price from $10 – $30. These packages are then sold directly to you at all of our sale locations. All are welcome to shop with FFA! We visit each location for two hours at a time and accept cash, credit, debit, and EBT cards. Personal checks are NOT accepted. For a list of all their location date and times you may visit their Fare For All Schedule.

The Buffalo Community Center partners with them and we will take pre-orders each month. Then one of our staff members will go pick them up and bring them back to the community center for you to pick up the following day.

Buffalo's local location site is Zion Lutheran Church, with this link you will find the Fare For All scheduled pick up dates and time . No pre-order is necessary if going to the Buffalo location site yourself during those dates and times.

They offer a variety of products that change throughout the year and may vary slightly from what is advertised. They offer a combination of fresh and frozen products at every sale. Items are sold in the following packs;
Mega Meat Pack– $25 (contains 7-9 frozen meat items; may include chicken, turkey, pork, beef or fish)
Mini Meat Pack– $11 (contains 3-5 frozen meat items; may include chicken, turkey, beef or fish, no pork)
Produce Pack– $10 (contains 3-4 fresh fruit items, contains 3-4 fresh veggie items)
Combo Pack– $20 (a combination of the Mini Meat and Produce Pack, save $1)
Holiday Pack– $30 (seasonal- offered in November and December; contains turkey or ham, protein and veggie sides, and seasonal dessert item)

For information on what is available in the monthly packs please visit the Fare For All website.

Please contact the Buffalo Community Center at 763-682-6036 for information on ordering. Pre-orders are due  to the center by 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday 1 week prior to scheduled pick up dates listed above. The pickup date at the Community Center (for pre-ordered items only) is the day after the scheduled location sites from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mid Minnesota Legal Aid

 Legal Aid for low income, disabilities and seniors

Senior Community ServicesSenior Community Service Logo

Senior Community Services is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people as they age. Our vision is to Reimagine Aging by serving compassionately, connecting communities, and supporting independence. Innovate and deliver services that meet the changing needs of older adults and their caregivers. 

Senior Comunnity Services offers serveral programs to help older adults thrive and stay independent:

  • HOME Program: Help with indoor and outdoor chores to help you remain independent in the home you love. Call 763-416-7969 or send us an email.
  • Technology Services: One-on-one help with technology from experienced coaches. In-home and at community location appointments. Call 952-888-5530.  
  • Resource connection: Need connections to trusted community resources? Meet with Licensed Social Worker Becky Allard. Call 612-804-0968 or email her.

Taxi Transportation

  • A+ Taxi: 763-295-8294 (airport transportation available)
  • Care Cab: 800-535-7190 (for disabled and medical services)
  • Christie Cab: 763-913-4889 (airport transportation available)
  • Schu-Tran: 877-968-8898 (specialized transportation)
  • Smart Ride: 888-743-3828

Trailblazer Transit

Trailblazer Transit is a general public transit system that provides rides to people of all ages for just about any reason! Professional drivers employed by a government organization called Trailblazer Joint Powers Board utilize elevator-equipped buses to provide Dial-A-Ride service throughout Sibley, McLeod, and Wright Counties plus some limited service into other neighboring cities.

Wright County Community Action

Wright County Community Action (WCCA) is a private nonprofit community-based Community Action Agency, founded in 1965 to combat poverty locally. All WCCA services and programs are provided in Wright County. Head Start services are provided in Wright County and the Western 1/3 of Hennepin County. The array of programs, services and projects conducted by WCCA to address the local problems of poverty are continually changing. Working in partnership with the community to empower residents to improve their physical, social and economic well-being. Volunteer, Donate.

Wright County Senior Health

 Resources for Seniors