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UNITED IS THE WAY WE BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES.
Here in Carlton and Pine Counties, United is the Way we create opportunity for all.
A future where everyone thrives is possible. It only takes one individual to make a difference, but when many people come together with hope and determination, we can shape a brighter tomorrow for us all.
Upcoming Events
Summer Food Bags
Food bags are filled with easy-to-open, easy-to-prepare items each Thursday, Starting June 18th.
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Fill out form for each child (cannot fill out multiple names on one form)
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Register each child only once for the whole summer
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One bag per child
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Pick up locations- You must pick up at the location that you register for due to distribution amounts per location.
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Cloquet High School (Cafeteria, Thursdays 11 am - noon)
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Barnum Elementary School (3813 E N Street, Pavillion Thursdays 10 am - noon)
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Cloquet Public Library (Teen room, Thursdays 11 am - 1 pm)
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Sonshine Closet (Thursdays 9 am - 3 pm)
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United Way of Carlton and Pine County Office (Thursdays 2 pm - 4 pm)
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School Supply Drive
School supplies we are collecting- ​
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#2 Pencils
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Glue Sticks​​​
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Crayola 8 pk Markers
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Pencil Top & Block Erasers
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Notebooks: College & Wide Rules
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Pencil Boxes
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Composition Notebooks
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Scissors
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White Board Markers & Erasers
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DROP-OFF LOCATIONS​
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Cloquet
Aspenridge Chiropractic Center
Community Memorial Hospital
Cloquet Public Library
Frandsen Bank & Trust
Northwoods Credit Union (Stanley & Avenue B)
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Raiter Clinic
Reliable Insurance Agency
Sappi
United Way of Carlton and Pine County Office
Wood City Dental
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Esko
State Farmers Insurance
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Moose Lake
Northwoods Credit Union
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Cromwell
Bethany Lutheran Church
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Operation Community Connect- Pine County
Operation Community Connect is a free resource fair for all Pine County residents. All are welcome!
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August 12, 2026, 10 am - 1 pm
Hinckley Finlayson High School
201 Main Street E, Hinckley, MN 55037
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What to expect?
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A tasty free meal
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Complimentary haircuts
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Access to resources including housing, food assistance, education, mental health services, veteran services, financial assistance, court resources & child support, senior services and much more
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Free cold weather gear
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Free spice packs for food preparation
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Good in the Hood Shoe Bus
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Mobile Food Pantry
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Brand-new backpacks
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>>>> More information visit us on OCC Facebook page​​​​​
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Back to School BBQ & Backpacks
This FREE event is for families looking for support for school supplies and backpacks.
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August 17, 2026 4 - 6 pm
Scanlon Community Center
2801 Dewey Ave ​
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A tasty free meal
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Complimentary haircuts
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School supplies
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Resources
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Operation Community Connect- Carlton County
Operation Community Connect is a free resource fair for all Carlton County residents. All are welcome!
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October 6, 2026 10 am - 1 pm
Cloquet Armory
801 Hwy 33 Cloquet, Mn 55733
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What to expect?
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A tasty free meal
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Complimentary haircuts
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Free flu vaccinations
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Access to resources including housing, food assistance, education, mental health services, and much more
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Free cold weather gear
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Free spice packs for food preparation
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>>>> Vendor Registration ​​​​​
Join us in Building a Stronger Community