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Friendship Church

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Food Distribution Friendship Church - Shakopee Campus Address12800 Marystown Rd, Shakopee, MN, 55379 12 Miles Phone number(952) 447-8282 Emailinfo@friendshipmn.org Website addresshttps://www.friendshipmn.org/serve

Area Served: Scott County

IHelp Market Square

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Food Shelf Address900 Dale St N, St. Paul, MN, 55103 12 Miles Phone number(651) 488-4463 Website addresshttps://ihelpmarketsquare.com

Area Served: Ramsey 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 12 Miles Phone number(763) 533-2836 Website addresshttps://www.nearfoodshelf.org/services#food-pickups

Area Served: Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale

Reaching Our Community's Kids (ROCK)

Reaching Our Community's Kids (ROCK)Link: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address16511 Anna Trl SE, Ste E, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 12 Miles Phone number(952) 239-7434 Emailkeri@rockmn.org Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Reaching-Our-Community-Kids/100082154122318

Area Served: Schools in Prior Lake and Kenwood Middle School in Lakeville

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 13 Miles Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

CAPI USA

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Food Shelf CAPI Asian Specific Food Shelf Address6064 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 13 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

Friendship Church

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Food Distribution Friendship Church - Prior Lake Campus Address17741 Fairlawn Ave, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 13 Miles Phone number(952) 447-8282 Emailinfo@friendshipmn.org Website addresshttps://www.friendshipmn.org/serve

Area Served: Scott County

Neighborhood House

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Food Shelf The Wellstone Center Address179 Robie St E, St. Paul, MN, 55107 13 Miles Phone number(651) 789-3630 Emailinfo@neighb.org Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/food-support/food-markets

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Bountiful Basket Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Bountiful Basket Food Shelf - Chaska Address1600 Bavaria Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318 14 Miles Phone number(952) 556-0244 Emailinfo@BountifulBasketFoodShelf.org Website addresshttps://bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org/programs

Area Served: Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)

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Food Shelf Northwest Family Service Center Address7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 14 Miles Phone number(763) 566-9600 Emailinfo@ceap.com Website addresshttps://ceap.org/what-we-do/food-assistance.html

Area Served: Hennepin County

His House Foundation

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Food Distribution Call for Location 14 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

Islamic Center of Minnesota

Islamic Center of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432 14 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

Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State UniversityLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 14 Miles Phone number(651) 793-1571 Website addresshttps://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/food-for-thought

Area Served: Ramsey County

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Food Distribution Address96 Wheelock Pkwy E, St. Paul, MN, 55117 14 Miles Phone number(651) 487-2728 Emailinfo@more-empowerment.org Website addresshttps://www.more-empowerment.org/more-basic-needs

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding areas

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 14 Miles Phone number(320) 349-2426 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Dakota County

Neighbors, Inc.

Neighbors, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address222 Grand Ave W, South St. Paul, MN, 55075 14 Miles Phone number(651) 455-5000 Emailinfo@neighborsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.neighborsmn.org/food/in-person-food-shopping

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale

Norway Community Association

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Food Shelf Address539 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55130 14 Miles Phone number(651) 243-1399 Emailinfo@nca-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.nca-mn.org/appointments

Area Served: Ramsey County

Oyate Kinipi

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Food Shelf Address1555 Jackson St, St. Paul, MN, 55117 14 Miles Phone number(612) 875-1323 Emailoanativemissions@gmail.com Website addresshttps://okmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Food Shelf St. Paul Eastside Worship and Service Center Address1019 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55130 14 Miles Phone number(651) 776-8169 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Ramsey County

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton, MN, 55112 14 Miles Phone number(651) 633-8333 x1284 Emailstjohnsnb@pclink.com Website addresshttps://stjohnnb.com/community-outreach/food-shelf

Area Served: New Brighton area

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