If you're an international student who is just arriving
in the Twin Cities, we're here to help.
Grocery & Gather
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Living and studying in Minnesota as an international student is expensive. Are you in need of food assistance? In partnership with Manna Market, Hospitality Center is offering grocery assistance to international students. Each student will receive about 10-20 pounds of food, including dairy, eggs, meat, fruit, and breakfast items as available. 
Short-Term Hosting
FREE | August 1st - September 1st Are you coming to MN and need a place to stay for a few days before you can get into your permanent housing? With the help of the Hospitality Center volunteer community, we have local hosts with an extra bedroom who are happy to pick you up from the airport and open their home to you for 1-7 days. Click the button below to request a short-term host. |
Airport Pickups
FREE | August 1st - September 1st New Students Will Be Given Priority Are you new to Minnesota? Are you researching how to get around the Twin Cities when you arrive? Our friendly volunteers will connect with you while you’re still in your home country, and pick you up from the MSP airport when you arrive. We'll drive you to your temporary residence until dorms and apartments open up. To sign up, please fill out the form below. (While new students will receive first priority, returning students are also welcome to request a ride.) |