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Minneapolis American Indian Center

Minneapolis American Indian CenterLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 75 Miles Phone number(612) 879-1700 Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org/groceries

Area Served: Hennepin County Service area may be dependent on program

Pillsbury United Communities

Pillsbury United CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Pillsbury United Communities - Waite House Call for Location 75 Miles Phone number(612) 721-1681 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org/programs/food-distribution

Area Served: Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis

Ruby's Pantry

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Eden Prairie Address9301 Eden Prairie Rd, Grace Church, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347 75 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Eden Prairie area

Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 75 Miles Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Chisago, and Washington counties

Source MN Inc

Source MN IncLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2609 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 75 Miles Phone number(612) 822-5200 Emailinfo@sourcemn.org Website addresshttps://sourcemn.org/food

Area Served: Hennepin County

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

St. Andrew's Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115 75 Miles Phone number(651) 762-9124 Emailoffice@saintandrews.org Website addresshttps://saintandrews.org/community-resource-center

Area Served: St. Andrew's Community Resource Center is available to families with minor children in Washington and northern suburban Ramsey counties.

Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church

Belgrade Avenue United Methodist ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address325 Sherman St, North Mankato, MN, 56003 76 Miles Phone number(507) 625-3759 Emailbaumc@baumc.org Website addresshttps://www.baumc.org/calendar

Area Served: North Mankato and surrounding area

Belle Plaine Food Shelf

Belle Plaine Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address128 N Meridian St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 76 Miles Phone number(651) 751-9923 Emailinfo@bpareafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://bpareafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Belle Plaine and surrounding area

Community Emergency Service (CES)

Community Emergency Service (CES)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1900 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 76 Miles Phone number(612) 870-1125 Emailinfo@cesmn.org Website addresshttps://cesmn.org/visit-the-food-market

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area with a focus on South Minneapolis

Echo Food Shelf

Echo Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1014 S Front St, Mankato, MN, 56001 76 Miles Phone number(507) 345-7508 Emailechofoodshelf@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.echofoodshelf.org/need-food

Area Served: Blue Earth County and city North Mankato residents

Groveland Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Plymouth Congregational Church Address1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 76 Miles Phone number(612) 871-0277 Emailinfo@grovelandfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.grovelandfoodshelf.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

His House Foundation

His House FoundationLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Call for Location 76 Miles Phone number(612) 325-4693 Emailhishousenonprofit@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.hhfabundance.com/general-8

Area Served: Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and surrounding area

Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul

Interfaith Action of Greater Saint PaulLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Department of Indian Work Address3080 Centerville Rd, Little Canada, MN, 55117 76 Miles Phone number(651) 789-3849 Website addresshttps://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/diw/emergency-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

Jericho Road Ministries

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Food Shelf Jericho Road Ministries - Elliot Park Address1118 8th St S, Bethesda Church, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 76 Miles Phone number(612) 455-1193 EmailJeff@JerichoRoad.us Website addresshttps://www.jerichoroad.us

Area Served: Minneapolis

Joyce Uptown Food Shelf

Joyce Uptown Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 76 Miles Phone number(612) 825-4431 Emailinfo@joyceuptownfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.joyceuptownfoodshelf.org/food

Area Served: Minneapolis

Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf

Mahtomedi Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115 76 Miles Phone number(651) 395-5350 Emaillmoriarity@stjudeofthelake.org Website addresshttps://www.stjudeofthelake.org/mafs-guidelines

Area Served: City of Mahtomedi and surrounding communities, including Willernie, Lake Elmo, North St Paul, White Bear Lake and all families of children attending Mahtomedi Area Schools

Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf

Mahtomedi Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115 76 Miles Phone number(651) 395-5350 Emaillmoriarity@stjudeofthelake.org Website addresshttps://www.stjudeofthelake.org/elementor-1675

Area Served: City of Mahtomedi and surrounding communities, including Willernie, Lake Elmo, North St Paul, White Bear Lake and all families of children attending Mahtomedi Area Schools

Neighborhood Thrift Store

Neighborhood Thrift StoreLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Goodrich Construction Address1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 76 Miles Phone number(507) 625-7228 Website addresshttp://neighborhoodthriftstoremankato.com/food-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

Pillsbury United Communities

Pillsbury United CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Pillsbury United Communities - Brian Coyle Center Call for Location 76 Miles Phone number(612) 338-5282 Website addresshttps://pillsburyunited.org/programs/food-distribution

Area Served: Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis

PROP - People Reaching Out to People

PROP - People Reaching Out to PeopleLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address14700 Martin Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 76 Miles Phone number(952) 937-9120 Emailprop@propfood.org Website addresshttps://propfood.org/project/food-programs

Area Served: Cities of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen

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