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Peoples Church

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Food Shelf Address824 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 139 Miles Phone number(218) 214-9066 Emailpeopleschurchbemidji@gmail.com Website addresshttps://peopleschurch-elca.org/shelter-meals

Area Served: Beltrami County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution International Falls Address900 5th St, Backus Community Center, International Falls, MN, 56649 139 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Koochiching County

Sabathani Community Center

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Food Shelf Address310 E 38th St, Ste 120, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 139 Miles Phone number(612) 821-2300 Emailinfo@sabathani.org Website addresshttps://sabathani.org/food-distribution

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

The Aliveness Project

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Food Shelf Address3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 139 Miles Phone number(612) 822-7946 Emailinfo@aliveness.org Website addresshttps://aliveness.org

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

United Way of Bemidji Area

United Way of Bemidji AreaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 139 Miles Phone number(218) 444-8929 Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaybemidji.org/backpack-buddies

Area Served: Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

Verndale Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address402 NE Clark Dr, Verndale, MN, 56481 139 Miles Phone number(218) 445-5568 EmailVerndaleAreaFoodShelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/view/verndaleareafoodshelf

Area Served: Wadena County

Friends In Need Food Shelf

Friends In Need Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address535 4th St, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071 140 Miles Phone number(651) 458-0730 Emailinfo@finfood.org Website addresshttps://www.finfood.org

Area Served: Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Island, Newport and St. Paul Park

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN, 55447 140 Miles Phone number(763) 489-7500 Emailfoodshelf@iocp.org Website addresshttps://www.iocp.org/outreach-services/food-shelf

Area Served: West suburban Hennepin County communities: Hamel, Long Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata

New Creation Baptist Church

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Food Shelf Address1414 E 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 140 Miles Phone number(612) 825-6933 Emailnewcreation1414@gmail.com Website addresshttps://newcreationbaptistchurchmn.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Primarily Minneapolis

New Creations Ministries

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Food Shelf Mother Jeanette Frazier Food Shelf Address5144 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 140 Miles Phone number(612) 202-0739 Emailbgranison54@msn.com Website addresshttps://newcreationsministries.com/food-shelf

Area Served: Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding communities

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Our Father's Lutheran Church Address3903 Gilbert Ave SE, Rockford, MN, 55373 140 Miles Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: East Central Wright County

RiverWorks

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address8230 Cedar St, Rockford, MN, 55373 140 Miles Phone number(763) 477-6098 Emailfoodshelf@riverworksonline.org Website addresshttps://riverworksonline.org/lunch-box-express

Area Served: Wright County

RiverWorks

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Food Shelf Address8230 Cedar St, Rockford, MN, 55373 140 Miles Phone number(763) 477-6098 Emailfoodshelf@riverworksonline.org Website addresshttps://riverworksonline.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Wright County

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Zion Lutheran Church - Buffalo Address1200 Minnesota 25, Buffalo, MN, 55313 140 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: Buffalo and surrounding communities

Wright County Community Action Agency, LLC

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Wright County Community Action Agency - Maple Lake Address130 Division St W, Maple Lake, MN, 55358 140 Miles Phone number(320) 963-6500 Emailfoodsecurity@wccaweb.com Website addresshttps://www.wccaweb.com/Program/Backpack_Program

Area Served: Wright County

Basic Needs Inc.

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Food Shelf Basic Needs Food Market Address8475 E Point Douglas Rd S, Ste 106, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 141 Miles Phone number(612) 489-6192 Emailfoodmgr@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org

Area Served: Washington County

Menahga Area Food Shelf

Menahga Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address120 1st St NE, Menahga, MN, 56464 141 Miles Phone number(218) 564-6143 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Menahga-Area-Food-Shelf/100069853749430

Area Served: Wadena County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Menahga Address216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga High School, Menahga, MN, 56464 141 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Wadena County

Sebeka Area Food Shelf

Sebeka Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address100 Jefferson Ave S, Sebeka, MN, 56477 141 Miles Phone number(218) 837-5228 Emaillivinghopefc@wcta.net

Area Served: Sebeka School District

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address6812 W Lake St, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426 141 Miles Phone number(952) 925-4899 Emailinfo@STEPslp.org Website addresshttps://www.stepslp.org/food-shelf

Area Served: St. Louis Park Residents

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