Food Support Programs in the State of Minnesota
Food Support Resources
If you or your family are experiencing food insecurity, support is available both on campus and in the community. Explore free food resources, assistance programs, and local food shelves.
Riverland Food Pantry
Food pantries are available on every campus. Students can access free food and pantry items.
Call: 507-433-0600 for hours
SNAP (Food Assistance Program)
SNAP helps low-income Minnesotans buy nutritious food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and more.
Learn about SNAP (English)
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Riverland SNAP Contacts:
- Heidi Goebel – 507-433-0377
- Logan Mann – 507-433-0604
Minnesota Food Helpline
Get connected to local food resources and support.
Call: 1-888-711-1151
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Provides food, health screenings, and breastfeeding support for pregnant individuals and children under age five.
Call: 1-800-942-4030
Local Food Shelves and Community Resources
Austin Area
- Grand Meadow Faith Community Food Shelf
- Grand Meadow Food Shelf Facebook
- Keys To Life Apostolic Church Food Shelf
- LeRoy Area Food Shelf
- Little Free Pantry
- Ruby’s Pantry
- Salvation Army Austin
- Spring Valley Food Shelf
Albert Lea Area
- Freeborn County Resources
- Ecumenical Food Shelf
- Ellendale Area Food Shelf
- New Richland Food Shelf
- Ruby’s Pantry
- Salvation Army Albert Lea
Owatonna Area
- Community Pathways Food Shelf
- Faribault Area Food Shelf
- SEMCAC Food Shelves
- Lonsdale Area Food Shelf
- Community Action Center
- Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center