Food Support Programs in the State of Minnesota
Riverland Food Pantry on every campus call 507 433 0600 for hours
SNAP Appplication Assistance Contacts:
- Heidi Goebel (507) 433 0377 heidi.goebel@riverland.edu
- Logan Mann (507) 433-0604 logan.mann@riverland.edu
- Heather Harms (507) 433-0351 heather.harms@riverland.edu
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Formerly known as Food Stamps, helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. The program provides support to help stretch your household food budget. It is not intended to meet all of your household’s food needs. It is a supplement. If you are approved for SNAP, you can use your benefits at many stores, farmers markets and senior dining sites. For more information and to apply online go to: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.jsp
Minnesota Food Helpline
If you’re struggling to put food on the table, call 1-888-711-1151 from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. WIC helps pregnant woman learn about nutritious foods for a healthy pregnancy and birth, support breastfeeding, and helps families provide nutritious foods to their young children so they are healthy, happy and ready to learn.
Women who are pregnant or nursing or individuals with a child under the age of five may be eligible for WIC.
To see if you are eligible contact the WIC Hotline at 1-800-942-4030 to find a WIC Clinic near you.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a temporary food benefit available to Minnesota families with children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open.
For more information visit https://mn.gov/dhs/p-ebt/
Food Pantries in Austin, MN and surrounding areas
Grand Meadow Faith Community Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- The second and fourth Monday of the month 4:30pm - 6:00pm
209 2nd Ave NE
Grand Meadow, MN - 55936
507-754-5629
Keys To Life Apostolic Church Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Sunday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
501 2nd St SE
Austin, MN - 55912
(507) 437-8806
LeRoy Area Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- The first, third and fourth Saturday of the month 8:30am to 10:30am
- The second and fourth Wednesday of the month 6:30pm - 7:30pm
390 West Main Street
LeRoy, MN - 55951
(507) 440-3942
Le Roy Area Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Saturday 9:30-11
120 W. Luella
Le Roy, MN - 55951
507-324-5283
Little Free Pantry
306 2nd Street NW, Austin, MN 55912
507-433-8857
Mower Senior Center Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Monday and Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
400 3rd Avenue NE
Austin, MN - 55912
(507) 433-2370
Riverland Community College
Hours of Operation
- Mon-Friday 8am-6pm
- Summer Hours - 10am-2pm
Mon-Friday. Austin East Building – Library and Austin West Building – Outside of Riverland Ag Center.
Ruby’s Pantry
Next Pop-Up Pantry is Thursday September 16, 2021
700 12th Street Southwest, Austin, MN 55912, United States
Each participant brings two laundry basket sized totes to Grace Lutheran Church in Austin, MN between 4:00 and 5:45 pm on the third Thursday of each month. You will also need a $20 cash donation that helps with the cost of logistics of getting a semi-truck full of food to Austin. When you are called you simply check in and bring your baskets to be filled with food.
https://www.graceluthaustin.org/ruby's-pantry
Salvation Army
Hours of Operation
- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Community Meals
We serve hot meals every Monday through Thursday for those in need. This meal is being served curb side. One meal is handed out to each individual who comes to our door. Only 1 meal will be given out per individual.
Meal served between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m
409 1st Ave NW, AUSTIN
507-437-4566
Spring Valley Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Wednesdays 2-4 pm
- Saturdays 9-11 am
102 East Jefferson Street
Spring Valley, MN - 55975
(507) 346-7367
Southland Faith Community Food Shelf - Little Cedar and Marshall Lutheran Churches
Provides a food pantry. For more information, please call 507-582-3185.
308 Lewison St. NW
Adams, MN - 55909
507-582-3185
Food Pantries in Albert Lea, MN and surrounding Areas
Alden Area Food Shelf - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Hours of Operation
- Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
191 Water Street
Alden, MN - 56009
(507) 874-3343
Ecumenical Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Tuesday and Friday 9:00am - 11:45am
308 Water Street
Albert Lea, MN - 56007
(507) 373-2035
Ellendale Area Food Shelf at United Methodist Church
The food shelf is open on Thursday evenings from 4:30-6:30.
If a Thursday falls over a holiday, call the number listed below to see if the day has been changed.
SW 52nd Ave.
Ellendale, MN - 56026
(507) 684-2731
Faribault County Area Food Shelf
Hours: By Appointment Only
415 S. Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN - 56013
(507) 526-7222
New Richland Area Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Thursday 5-7pm
Important: Please call the food pantries to confirm that the hours have not changed.
204 1st St NW
New Richland, MN - 56072
507-465-3635
Ruby’s Pantry
Hours of Operation
- 1st Saturday of the Month
- Registration begins at 8:45 AM
- Food bundles available 8:45-10:00 AM
Hosted by: Albert Lea United Methodist Church
Each participant brings two laundry basket sized totes to Albert Lea United Methodist Church in Albert Lea, MN between 8:45am and 10:00am on the first Saturday of each month. You will also need a $20 cash donation that helps with the cost of logistics of getting a semi-truck full of food to Albert Lea. When you are called you simply check in and bring your baskets to be filled with food.
Salvation Army Albert Lea
Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Daily Meal is also offer Monday – Friday 11:30am – 12:30pm
302 Court Street
Albert Lea, MN - 56007
(507) 373-8776
Wells Area Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Tuesday 4:00am - 6:00pm
10 1st Ave. SW
Wells, MN - 56097
(507) 553-3234
Food Pantries in Owatonna, MN, and surrounding areas
Steele County Food Shelf / Community Pathways
Serves: Must be a resident of Steele County or Blooming Prairie School District.
Hours of Operation
- Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
155 Oakdale Street
Owatonna, MN - 55060
(507) 455-2991
Faribault Area Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Last Thurs of month 1:00pm - 6:00pm
200 Western Avenue NW
Faribault, MN - 55021
(507) 334-2137
Faribault Diversity Coalition Welcome Center
Pantry hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm
24 Division St W
Faribault, MN - 55021
507-333-5036
Faribault Diversity Coalition Welcome Center
First English Lutheran Church – Cannon Falls
Hours of Operation
- 1st Saturday 10 am - 12 pm
- 2nd and 4th Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm
- 3rd Thursday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Eligibility:
Anyone within 10 miles of Cannon Falls city limits
County Served: Goodhue County
Kasson – SEMCAC
Hours of Operation
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4 pm
Eligibility: Low income households of Dodge County
County Served: Dodge
Le Center Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Monday 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Monday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Also as needed for emergency situations.
Requirements: ID with an address and proof of current address. Serves all in need with first priority going to residents of Le Center.
Anyone in need in Le Center and surrounding area; We will serve residents in Le Sueur County one time and then refer them to their hometown food shelf.
County Served: Le Sueur
15 S Park Avenue
Le Center, MN - 56057
(507) 357-4076
Lonsdale Area Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Thursdays 12:30 - 5:00pm
Serving those with a Lonsdale zip-code, 55046. Valid MN ID and Utility Bill needed.
130 Delaware St SE
Lonsdale, MN - 55046
507-744-7453
Community Action Center of Northfield
Hours of Operation
- Monday, Thursday and Friday 11 am - 5 pm
- Arrive around 4 pm - 4:50 pm in order to access leftover produce
- Tuesday 12 pm - 7 pm Arrive around 6 pm - 6:50 pm in order to access leftover produce
Area Served: Rice County
1651 Jefferson Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3550
Peace Center Food Shelf- New Prague
Hours of Operation
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm
- Thursday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Counties Served: Scott County
313 Columbus Avenue N
New Prague, MN - 56071
952-758-4688
Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center Food Shelf
Hours of Operation
- Monday – Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- The 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 9:00am and 1:00pm
We are a "Choice" food shelf. You select the food you know your family will eat. We often have fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and bread on our shelves. Our food shelf is open during our regular business hours or other times by special appointment.
County Served: Waseca
203 3rd Ave. NW
Waseca, MN - 56093
(507) 833-4119
Rochester Foodshelves
Helping Hands Pantry
Agency: Hosanna Lutheran Church - Rochester
Alternate Name: Hosanna's Little Free Pantry
Description: Based on the idea of the "little free library", a smaller, more private way to help individuals in need. People may stop by the pantry outside to pick up what they need without having to come into the building to talk to someone. Open 24/7.
Accepts donations of and provides: Non-perishable canned and boxed food, ready to eat meals, personal care items like paper towels, toilet paper and other toiletries, water, and fresh produce in the summer.
Availability of items varies.
2815 57th Street NW
Rochester, MN, United States, 55901
(507) 285-0092
Shakopee Foodshelves
Shakopee Community Assistance - SCA
Description: Provides clothing/bedding, diapers/hygiene products and food/formula for families with children in Scott and western Carver county.
Hours of Operation
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3 pm - 6 pm
119 Eighth Avenue West
Shakopee, MN, United States, 55379
(612) 708-1668
Burnsville Foodshelves
Burnsville Family Resource Center
Agency: 360 Communities
Alternate Name: Family Resource Center; Emergency Assistance Services; Family Resource Centers
Description: Uses Bridges to Benefits and other community resource connections to assist in basic resource needs. Connection to community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington and Burnsville. Accepts donations of baby diapers and wipes.
Eligibility: Residents of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Rosemount and southern Dakota County
Hours of Operation
- Office: 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
- Fresh Produce Distribution: 2 pm - 4 pm Monday
(952) 985-5300
http://www.360communities.org
Harbor Church, The
Description: Provides fresh milk, dairy, meat, fresh produce, breads and a variety of perishable and non-perishable food items for families
Eligibility: Families
Program fee: $20 per family. Families unable to pay may request a voucher in advance.
Application Process
- Visit website for voucher application five days in advance of food distribution. Voucher applications limited to three times per year per family.
Hours of Operation
- 9:30 am - 11 am second Saturday of the month
(651) 493-7974
http://theharborchurch.com
Crossroads Church
Description: Church which provides groceries
Eligibility:
Residents of Dakota County
Hours of Operation
- 12:30 pm - 2 pm first Saturday of the month
17671 Glacier Way
Lakeville, MN, United States, 55044
(952)469-7729
Sisters' Camelot
Alternate Name: Foodshare
Description: Distributes donated food from local distributors and warehouses to random locations throughout the Twin Cities on the Sisters' Camelot buses. Foods include:
- Bulk goods/overstock items
- Fresh organic produce
- Prepackaged whole foods
Hours of Operation
- Check website and facebook for more information.
- Food Share Bus: Twice a week in the winter and three times a week during the growing season. Time and location changes from week to week. Typically neighborhood parks in low income neighborhoods in the Twin Cities metro area.
- Mobile Kitchen: Meals are served 2 - 3 days every week at random locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
Eligibility:
Anyone; Serves Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Program fee
None; donations accepted
Open Cupboard, Oakdale, MN
Alternate Name: CCEFS; Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf
Description: Food shelf
Hours of Operation
- Drive-Up Service: 2 pm - 6 pm Thursday; 10 am - 2 pm Friday
8264 4th Street North
Oakdale, MN, United States, 55128
(651) 233-1296
https://opencupboard.org/
Fruit of The Vine Food Shelf, Duluth, MN
Alternate Name: Vineyard Church; FOTV; Vinyard
Description: Area food shelf operated by the Vineyard Church of Duluth
Hours of Operation
- Monthly Produce Giveaway: 9:30 am - 10:30 am 4th Friday of each month
- Other Food: 6 pm - 8 pm Tuesday; 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday
1533 West Arrowhead Road
Duluth, MN, United States, 55811
(218) 525-3462
fotv@duluthvineyard.org
Community Emergency Service, Minneapolis, MN
Alternate Name: CES
Description: Assists residents of south Minneapolis in meeting basic physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Provides a neighborhood food shelf, home delivery program, and meals on wheels.
Hours of Operation
- 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
1900 11th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55404
(612) 870-1125
Hope for the Community
Alternate Name: Kingswood Church; Hope Church
Hours of Operation
- Open: 9:30 am - 5 pm Thursday
1264 109th Avenue NE
Blaine, MN, United States, 55434
(763)757-4266
Love INC of Eastern Carver County
Alternate Name: Community Basics, Inc.
Description: Works in collaboration with charitable organizations located in Kandiyohi County and surrounding areas to provide basic essential such as food and essential household items to families and individuals who are or have experienced extreme hardship, effects of a natural disaster, hunger, or homelessness
(320)295-3415 http://www.communitybasics.org
Lighthouse Christian Church
Description: Christian church Hot dog dinner followed by distribution of groceries (bread, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, and meat) to people in the surrounding community
Hours of Operation
- 9 am - 1 pm Monday - Friday; staff available by request outside of normal hours
3285 144th Street West
Rosemount, MN, United States, 55068
(651)423-2566
Manna Market
Agency: Fridley Covenant Church
Description: Guests are called in random order to select their choice of groceries (fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and breads)
Eligibility: Residents of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Park
Hours of Operation
- Food Distribution: 4 pm - 6 pm Tuesday
(763) 571-1657
http://fridleycov.org
Produce Distribution
Agency: Jericho Road Ministries
Description: Free produce distributed; primarily south Minneapolis, but will serve Twin Cities area
Eligibility: Open to all; primarily serves Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Hours of Operation
- 10 am - 12 noon Friday produce distribution; doors open at 8 am
(612)455-1193
http://www.jerichoroad.us
Rosemount Family Resource Center
Agency: 360 Communities
Description:
- Matches adults/families with individuals and families in the community to enjoy time together experiencing activities
- Primary goal is to promote self - sufficiency by helping families learn new skills, develop relationships and connect with their community
- Focuses on youth and children in building healthy relationships and providing a safe place for families
- Activities vary and include homework help for children in grades kindergarten - five, teen girls group, gardening classes, field trips, etc.
- Fresh produce distribution
Eligibility: Residents of Apple Valley and Rosemount
Hours of Operation
- Fresh Produce Distribution: 10 am Thursday
(651)322-5113
http://www.360communities.org
Second Harvest Food Distribution
Agency: Grace Evangelical Free Church
Alternate Name: Food and Product Distribution
Description: Free food and product (cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc.) distribution. Type of food and products varies monthly.
Eligibility: Open to all
Hours of Operation
- 10 am - 3 pm and 4:30 pm - 7 pm registration and 5 pm - 7:30 pm food distribution every Friday of the month
755 73rd Avenue NE
Fridley, MN, United States, 55432
(763)784-7199
Vinnie's Hope
Agency: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Twin Cities
Description: Provides a weekly food distribution/giveaway at the Mineapolis location, and two community sites. Fresh produce, including dairy, fruits, and vegetables available. Food is provided in a box or bag.
Eligibility: Open to all
Community sites:
- Bloomington: Nativity of Mary Church, 9900 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, 55420, second Saturday of every month, 9 am - 10 am
- Saint Paul: Saint Bernards Church, 187 Geranium Avenue West, Saint Paul, 55117, second Sunday of every month 11:30 am - 12:30 pm