Benton County Resources
Foley Area CARE
This program is for senior age 60+ living within a ten mile radius around Foley in Benton County. It utilizes volunteers to help seniors live at home independently by providing services such as transportation, caregiver respite support and education, and chore, homemaker and social activities. Passengers need to be ambulatory or need minimal assistance to transfer. They will be assessed by the Program Director during the intake process.
There is a sliding fee scale for these services. However, no one will be denied service because of an inability to pay. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; other times call and leave a message, they are checked 2 times per day. Two days advanced notice is requested whenever possible.
Contact Number:
320.968.7848
Great River Area Faith in Action - St. Cloud
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M - F
Service Area: Saint Cloud, Waite Park, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Rice
Serves: Alzheimers/Dementia; Children; Developmentally Disabled; Frail/Elderly; Mentally Ill; Physically Disabled; Terminally Ill
Services: Bill Paying; Chores; Friendly Visit; Housekeeping; Link People; Meal Preparation; Respite Care; Shopping; Telephone Reassurance; Transportation
Contact Numbers:
320.258.8673
Transit Connection
Service to Foley from St. Cloud on Mondays and Thursdays. Departing St. Cloud at 9:15 am and arriving in Foley at approximately 10:00 am; Departing for St. Cloud at 12:00 pm.
Dial-A-Ride: Operating Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. The Dial-A-Ride provides service anywhere within a 20 Mile radius of the Stearns County Government Center, outside of the St. Cloud Metro Bus area. Call up to two weeks in advance for reservations and bus availability.
Cost:
- City: $1.25 per one way or one city token
- Rural: $3.00 per one way ($6.00 Round Trip) or rural tokens and $1.25 for each additional "in city" stop/boarding
Contact Numbers:
320.202.7824
800.600.7498
Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network
Transportation for Veterans within a 50 mile radius of St. Cloud, MN. Must be able to get in and out of vans with minimal assistance. Spouses and aides may accompany veterans. Veteran must lack personal transportation and lack access to Metro Bus Service. Services available Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, not available on holidays. Must provide a 72 hour notice.
Contact Number:
320.252.1670 ext. 6676
Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
Transportatin provided for Veterans from St. Cloue VAMC to Minneapolis VAMC for scheduled appointments. Bus departs Monday through Friday at 8:00 am and returns at approximately 4:30 pm. No service is provided on weekends and holidays. 48 hours notice is required. Spouses and aides may accompany veteran if space is available.
Contact Numbers:
320.252.1670 ext. 6442
Metro Bus
Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service available 7 days a week. Coverage area includes St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell and Waite Park.
Cost: Effective January 4, 2009 - Cash fare is $1.00 and transfer fare is $.25; Seniors and disabled riders fare is $.50 and $.10 transfer fare; Children 5 and under ride free; youth can ride free in the summer. Please contact our office or visit our website for more fare and bus pass information.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Fixed Route Service - available for all general public, all fixed routes are handicap accessible
- Dial-A-Ride Services - Must complete an application and be approved by the committee to ride DAR services.
Contact Numbers:
320.251.7433 - Transit Center - Fixed Route schedule information
320.252.1010- Dial-A-Ride and Specialized services
Peoples Express
Peoples Express Specialized Transportation is available for both local and long distance trips in Minnesota and surrounding states.
- Each passenger receives our special Peoples Express attention: registering appointments, handling paperwork and helping with hats and coats are just a few examples of what you can expect when you ride with us... we don't just drop our passengers off at the curb.
- Transportation to routine medical or dental appointments, therapy, or treatments can be arranged with one call to our toll-free number.
- A family member, friend or staff is always welcome at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
- Wheelchair, ambulatory and stretcher service available.
Contact Numbers:
218.631.2909
800.450.0123
Taxi Plus/Orange Cab
Contact Number:
320.252.8080
Albany Kozy Kab
Wheelchair accessible vehicles available.
Contact Number:
320.548.3319
Yellow Cab
Contact Number:
320.251.5050
Care Cab
Contact Number:
320.251.6261