Food Support Programs in the State of Minnesota
If you or your family are experiencing food insecurity, Riverland and state partners offer several resources to help. Support is available on campus and in the community.
Riverland Food Pantry
Food pantries are available on every campus. Students can access free food and pantry items by calling for hours.
Phone: 507-433-0600
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP helps low-income Minnesotans buy nutritious food. Benefits are accepted at many grocery stores, farmers markets, and senior dining sites. It’s a great way to stretch your food budget.
Learn More (English) Ver en EspañolRiverland SNAP 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
Minnesota Food Helpline
Struggling to put food on the table? The Minnesota Food Helpline connects you to local food resources.
Call: 1-888-711-1151
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition and breastfeeding program supporting families during and after pregnancy. It provides access to nutritious food, health screenings, and breastfeeding help for pregnant individuals and children under age five.
Call the WIC Hotline: 1-800-942-4030 to find a nearby clinic.
Food Support
Austin and Surrounding Areas
- Grand Meadow Faith Community Food Shelf - Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/495477831687028/?_rdr
- Keys To Life Apostolic Church Food Shelf
- LeRoy Area Food Shelf
- LeRoy Area Food Shelf Facebook
- Little Free Pantry
- Mower Senior Center Food Shelf
- Ruby’s Pantry
- Salvation Army
- Spring Valley Food Shelf
- Southland Faith Community Food Shelf - Little Cedar and Marshall Lutheran Churches
Albert Lea and Surrounding Areas
- Freeborn County
- Ecumenical Food Shelf
- Ellendale Area Food Shelf at United Methodist Church
- Faribault County Area Food Shelf
- New Richland Area Food Shelf
- Ruby's Pantry
- Salvation Army Albert Lea
- Wells Area Food Shelf
Owatonna and Surrounding Areas
- Steele County Food Shelf / Community Pathways
- Faribault Area Food Shelf
- Faribault Diversity Coalition Welcome Center
- First English Lutheran Church – Cannon Falls
- Kasson – SEMCAC
- Le Center Food Shelf
- Lonsdale Area Food Shelf
- Community Action Center of Northfield
- Peace Center Food Shelf- New Prague
- Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center Food Shelf
Rochester
Shakopee
Other Locations
- 360 Communities
- The Harbor Church
- Crossroads Church
- Sisters' Camelot
- Open Cupboard, Oakdale, MN
- Fruit of The Vine Food Shelf, Duluth, MN
- Community Emergency Service, Minneapolis, MN
- Hope for the Community
- Love INC of Eastern Carver County
- Lighthouse Christian Church
- Manna Market
- Jericho Road Ministries
- 360 Communities
- Second Harvest Food Distribution
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Twin Cities