Big Lake Community Food Shelf

Food Shelf

Food support is available to people in need

Description

Food is distributed to those who need it. The emergency food is typically made available through donations.

Additional Information

Client choice service model:

• Appointment based service
• Online ordering from choice list - Monday and Wednesday
• In person shopping - Thursday
• May visit once per month

Pop Up Pantry:

• First come, first serve on Tuesday
• Clients can select food from available foods
• May visit when needed, does not count as a monthly food shelf visit

Freebie Friday:

• Drive-up service for pre-packed food
• No appointment is needed
• May visit when needed, does not count as a monthly food shelf visit

Cooking classes available during the summer to teach healthy cooking and how to use all of the food resources.

Offers special meals for families: Summers Kids Kits, Holiday Meal Bags, Birthday Bags, and Free Produce Days (summer and fall only).

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Sherburne County

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

• Specialization
  • People with low income

Application Instructions

Appointments are required to receive food shelf services on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance online or by phone.

First-time clients may meet with an intake specialist before receiving food assistance.