Minnesota Food Assistance and Food Shelves
Minnesota Food Help Line
Call the Minnesota Food Help Line (1-888-711-1151) if you or anyone you know does not have enough food. This Help Line helps enroll people who qualify for SNAP (food stamps and food support) and helps callers find emergency food assistance close to their home. The help line will be answered Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You may also leave a message after hours.
Meals on Wheels
If you are elderly, disabled or homebound, you may be eligible for meals delivered to your home
www.meals-on-wheels.com
Hot meals in the Twin Cities - under Basic Needs
Food Shelves
Most food shelves serve people within strict geographical boundaries. Find the food shelf nearest you: www.hungersolutions.org/findDownload a list of Minnesota food shelves at mnfoodshare.gmcc.org. Click on "Find a Food Shelf" on the left.
Catholic Charities' Food Shelves
- Clients must be able to verify address and social security number
- Adults 18 years and older must provide ID and documentation for children (medical card, school picture ID, etc.)
Branch II Food ShelfFood shelf run in collaboration with the Basilica of St. Mary near downtown Minneapolis
1000 Currie Avenue North, Minneapolis
612-204-8562
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Dorothy Day Center
Meals and food shelf for homeless and near-homeless persons in the metro area, back-up food shelf if you've already visited your local food shelf that month
183 Old Sixth Street, St. Paul
651-647-2350
Branch I Food Shelf
Food shelf for residents of the Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis
1308 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis
612-204-8585 Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. to noon
Thursday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., produce distribution, noon to 2:15 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Branch I Services
Groceries
Receive your choice of frozen meat, milk, bread, cereal, canned vegetables, fruits and other grocery items. Can now come up to two times per month
Weekly Fresh Produce Distribution
Every Thursday, participate in our weekly produce distribution. Pre-register during food shelf hours to get your appointment slip. We are not able to register during the produce distribution.
Groceries on Wheels
Food delivered by volunteers on Saturdays to the elderly and homebound unable to travel to the food shelf
Food Support Benefits and Outreach
Learn if you qualify for benefits that could increase your take-home income, one-on-one support. Spanish speaking staff available
Kids Birthday Program
If your child has a birthday this month, we can provide a gift and party accessories. Available to registered food shelf households
Personal Hygiene Items, Diapers, and Formula
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