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Muslim American Society (MAS) of Minnesota

Muslim American Society (MAS) of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf MAS MN Masjid Taqwa Food Shelf Address1608 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(651) 457-7170 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Muslim American Society (MAS) of Minnesota

Muslim American Society (MAS) of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf MAS MN Blaine Food Shelf Address12175 Aberdeen St NE, Blaine, MN, 55449 Phone number(320) 349-2427 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Anoka County

Muslim American Society (MAS) of Minnesota

Muslim American Society (MAS) of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf MAS MN Rosemount Food Shelf Address15400 S Robert Trl, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(320) 349-2426 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Dakota County

First Lutheran Church - Aitkin

First Lutheran Church - AitkinLink: view organization details

Food Shelf First Lutheran Church Address107 2nd St SE, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-2028 Emailoffice@flc-aitkin.com Website addresshttps://www.flc-aitkin.com/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Aitkin County

Joy Community Service

Joy Community ServiceLink: view organization details

Food Shelf AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Emailjoycommunityservice@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.joycommunityservice.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Joy Community Service

Joy Community ServiceLink: view organization details

Food Distribution AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 Emailjoycommunityservice@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.joycommunityservice.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Trinity Mission

Trinity MissionLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address827 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 776-1986 Emailthetrinitymission@gmail.com Website addresshttps://thetrinitymission.wixsite.com/website

Area Served: Ramsey County

Redwood Area Food Shelf

Redwood Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address500 E Bridge St, Ste 5, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 627-3653 Emailredwoodareafoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.redwoodfallsefc.com/food-assistance

Area Served: Redwood Falls area, including Morton, Franklin, Vesta, Belview, Delhi, Echo, and Fairfax

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Prairie Five Community Action Agency - Main Office Address719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN, 56265 Phone number(320) 269-6578 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Big Stone County Office Address125 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2111 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Big Stone County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Clara City - Satellite Food Shelf Address222 Main St N, Bethany Reformed Church, Clara City, MN, 56222 Phone number(320) 847-3322 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Chippewa County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Swift County Food Shelf Address1214 Atlantic Ave E Hwy 12, Benson, MN, 56215 Phone number(320) 842-8565 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Swift County Caregiver Consultant service provided in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Swift County - Satellite Food Shelf Address23 E Rooney Ave, Zion Lutheran Church, Appleton, MN, 56208 Phone number(320) 289-2216 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Swift County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Yellow Medicine County Office Address106 Saint Olaf Ave N, Canby, MN, 56220 Phone number(507) 223-5471 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Graceville - Satellite Food Shelf Address517 Studdart Ave, Holy Rosary Parish Center, Graceville, MN, 56240 Phone number(320) 839-2772 Emailprairiefive@prairiefive.org Website addresshttps://prairiefive.org/programs/food-programs

Area Served: Big Stone County

Murray County Food Shelf

Murray County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2989 Maple Rd, Slayton, MN, 56172 EmailMurraycountyfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Murray-County-Food-Shelf/100090261327666

Area Served: Murray County

Manna Food Pantry, Inc.

Manna Food Pantry, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address230 Clary St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 329-1951 Emailmannafoodpantry1@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Manna-Food-Pantry-Inc-1433979473534544

Area Served: Nobles County

Meeker Area Food Shelf

Meeker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Litchfield Site Address118 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-7661 Emailneedfood@hutchtel.net Website addresshttp://www.meekercountyfood.org

Area Served: Meeker County residents (except for Eden Valley, which has its own food shelf)

Meeker Area Food Shelf

Meeker Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Dassel Area Food Shelf Address531 Atlantic Ave W, Dassel, MN, 55325 Phone number(320) 275-0124 Emailneedfood@hutchtel.net Website addresshttp://www.meekercountyfood.org

Area Served: Meeker County, except Eden Valley (Eden Valley residents may use the Eden Valley Food Shelf)

Rock County Food Shelf

Rock County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address208 W Maple St, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(507) 227-5548 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Rock-County-Food-Shelf-100068941968549

Area Served: Rock County

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