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Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Social Services Office - Burnsville Address13901 Fairview Dr, Prince of Peace Church, Burnsville, MN, 55337 203 Miles Phone number(952) 898-9367 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Carver, Dakota and Scott counties

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 203 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://www.sotv.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Dakota County

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Apple Valley Address14201 Cedar Ave, Bethel's Rock Church, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 204 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Dakota County

Sibley County FoodShare, Inc.

Sibley County FoodShare, Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address111 Industrial Ave S, Gaylord, MN, 55334 204 Miles Phone number(507) 237-5253 Emailsibleycountyfoodshare@gmail.com Website addresshttp://sibleycountyfoodshare.org/need_food.aspx

Area Served: Sibley 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 205 Miles Phone number(612) 489-6192 Emailfoodmgr@basicneedsmn.org Website addresshttps://www.basicneedsmn.org

Area Served: Washington County

Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley

Grace Lutheran Church of Apple ValleyLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address7800 150th St W, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 205 Miles Phone number(952) 432-7273 Emailhello@graceofav.org Website addresshttps://graceofav.org/communityconnections

Area Served: Dakota County

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Rosemount Resource Center Address14521 Cimarron Ave W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 206 Miles Phone number(651) 322-5113 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Messiah Community Food Shelf Address16725 Highview Ave, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN, 55044 206 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota 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 207 Miles Phone number(320) 349-2426 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Dakota County

Henerson Area Food Share

Henerson Area Food ShareLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address210 Main St, Minnesota New Country School, Henderson, MN, 56044 208 Miles

Area Served: Sibley County

We Care Project

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Food Shelf Address206 Fergus Ave, Morgan, MN, 56266 210 Miles Phone number(507) 430-6564 Emailwecare56266@gmail.com Website addresshttps://morganwecareproject.com

Area Served: City of Morgan and surrounding area

Hastings Family Service

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Food Shelf Address301 2nd St E, Hastings, MN, 55033 211 Miles Phone number(651) 437-7134 Emailinfo@hastingsfamilyservice.org Website addresshttps://hastingsfamilyservice.org/programs-services/the-market--food-shelf.html

Area Served: Residents who live within the boundaries of School District 200. This area includes the cities of: Hastings, Hampton, New Tier, Miesville and Vermillion and portions of these townships: Denmark, Douglas, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Ravenna, Vermillion and Welch townships

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague

Mayo Clinic Health System in New PragueLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Peace Center Address313 Columbus Ave N, New Prague, MN, 56071 211 Miles Phone number(952) 758-4688 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/new-prague/the-peace-center

Area Served: Le Sueur, Rice, Scott and Sibley counties

360 Communities

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Food Shelf Farmington Food Shelf Address510 Walnut St, Door 9, Farmington, MN, 55024 212 Miles Phone number(952) 985-5300 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves

Area Served: Dakota County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Food Shelf Grand Marais Food Shelf Address300 2nd St W, Congregational Church, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 212 Miles Phone number(218) 387-2113 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/food-shelves

Area Served: Grand Marais and surrounding communities

Caring Hearts in Action

Caring Hearts in ActionLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address423 3rd St, Farmington, MN, 55024 212 Miles Phone number(651) 333-9027 Emailfriends@caringheartsmn.org Website addresshttps://caringheartsmn.org

Area Served: Dakota County

WAFER Inc. - Wabasso Area Food Emergency Relief

WAFER Inc. - Wabasso Area Food Emergency ReliefLink: view organization details

Food Shelf WAFER Food Shelf - Wabasso Area Food Emergency Relief Address742 Main St, Wabasso, MN, 56293 212 Miles Phone number(507) 430-3812 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Wabasso-Area-Food-Emergency-Reserve-WAFER/61581611482171

Area Served: Residents of Southwest 2/3 of Redwood County

Le Sueur Food Shelf Inc.

Le Sueur Food Shelf Inc.Link: view organization details

Food Shelf Address427 S 5th St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058 213 Miles Phone number(612) 271-8942 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/feedingLeSueur

Area Served: Le Sueur Henderson School District with the exception of residents who live in Sibley County. They should use the Sibley County Food shelf.

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Grand Marais Address550 E 5th St, Great Expectations Charter School, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 213 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Cook County

Hope for the Community

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Food Distribution Elko New Market Address26518 France Ave, Elko New Market, MN, 55020 214 Miles Phone number(763) 757-4266 Emailoffice@everybodyneedshope.org Website addresshttps://hopeforthecommunity.com

Area Served: Scott County

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