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Dream of Wild Health

Dream of Wild HealthLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Dream of Wild Health Farm Address16085 Jeffrey Ave N, Hugo, MN, 55038 117 Miles Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailanthony@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-share

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area including Chicago and Isanti counties

Hope for the Community

Hope for the CommunityLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Anoka Ramsey Community College Address11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Minneapolis, MN, 55433 126 Miles Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

CROSS Services

CROSS ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address12915 Weinand Cir, Rogers, MN, 55374 129 Miles Phone number(763) 425-1050 Emailinfo@crossservices.org Website addresshttps://crossservices.org/food-assistance-programs

Area Served: Osseo, Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton, Rogers, and Corcoran

Islamic Center of Minnesota

Islamic Center of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 129 Miles Phone number(763) 571-5604 Emailicm@islamiccentermn.org Website addresshttp://www.islamiccentermn.org/icm/user/script_files/senior_services.asp

Area Served: Anoka County

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Northwest Family Service Center Address7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 131 Miles Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://ceap.org/what-we-do/food-assistance.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Oyate Kinipi

Oyate KinipiLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1555 Jackson St, St. Paul, MN, 55117 132 Miles Phone number(612) 875-1323 Emailoanativemissions@gmail.com Website addresshttps://okmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Rice Lake Bible Chapel Address8801 Rice Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 132 Miles Phone number(763) 477-6300 Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

Building Blocks of Islam

Building Blocks of IslamLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3900 Jackson St NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 132 Miles Phone number(612) 789-9227 Emailinfo@thebuildingblocks.org Website addresshttps://thebuildingblocks.org/social-and-human-services/about-social-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Southern Anoka Community Assistance

Southern Anoka Community AssistanceLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address627 38th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 132 Miles Phone number(763) 789-2444 Emailinfo@sacafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://sacafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and Northeast Minneapolis

CAPI USA

CAPI USALink: view organization details

Food Shelf CAPI Asian Specific Food Shelf Address6064 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 132 Miles Phone number(612) 721-0122 Emailinfo@capiusa.org Website addresshttps://www.capiusa.org/community-advocacy#foodnutritionservices

Area Served: Food Shelf - Hennepin County Forms Assistance - Statewide

The Camden Promise

The Camden PromiseLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address4656 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 133 Miles Phone number(612) 521-5216 Emailinfo@thecamdenpromise.org Website addresshttps://www.thecamdenpromise.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Serving primarily the Camden community of Minneapolis.

The Camden Promise

The Camden PromiseLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address4656 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 133 Miles Phone number(612) 521-5216 Emailinfo@thecamdenpromise.org Website addresshttps://www.thecamdenpromise.org

Area Served: Serving primarily the Camden community of Minneapolis.

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Minneapolis Central Worship and Service Center Address2727 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 133 Miles Phone number(612) 789-2858 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Sanneh Foundation

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Food Distribution Conway Community Center Address2090 Conway St, St. Paul, MN, 55119 133 Miles Phone number(651) 501-6343 Emailinfo@thesannehfoundation.org Website addresshttps://thesannehfoundation.org/programs/nutritional-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Grace Lutheran Church of Northeast Minneapolis

Grace Lutheran Church of Northeast MinneapolisLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Grace Center for Community Life Address1500 6th St NE, Door 3, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 134 Miles Phone number(612) 788-2444 Website addresshttps://gracenempls.org/v1/service/little-kitchen-food-shelf

Area Served: Minneapolis and surrounding area

Fellowship Minneapolis

Fellowship MinneapolisLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address3333 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 134 Miles Phone number(612) 588-4709 Emailfmbcoffice@fellowshipmb.org Website addresshttps://fellowshipmb.org/living-in-rhythm

Area Served: Hennepin County

Rescue Now Services

Rescue Now ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 134 Miles Phone number(612) 788-4829 Emailinfo@rescuenowservices.org Website addresshttps://goodworksfoodshelf.org/services

Area Served: Hennepin County

North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response (NEAR)

North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response (NEAR)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address5209 W Broadway Ave, Crystal, MN, 55429 134 Miles Phone number(763) 533-2836 Website addresshttps://www.nearfoodshelf.org/services#food-pickups

Area Served: Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale

Shiloh Cares Food Shelf

Shiloh Cares Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1201 West Broadway, Ste 2, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 135 Miles Phone number(612) 302-1463 Emailshilohcaresfood@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/ShilohCaresFoodShelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

NourishingHOPE

NourishingHOPELink: view organization details

Food Distribution St. Thomas Catholic Church Address20000 County Road 10, Corcoran, MN, 55340 135 Miles Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: Western Hennepin County and East Central Wright County

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