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Food Assistance and Food Banks
Ramsey County Minnesota food banks.
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Food pantries in Ramsey County and Saint Paul Minnesota offer free food, meals, and other aid to families across the county. Many of the leading centers and food banks are listed below. Funding is often limited, and they are only open certain hours. Call or stop by for information on the various resources they provide.
In addition to offering food to the needy, many of the pantries can either provide, or direct people to, other local Ramsey County resources. For example, a pantry can sometimes provide clothing or personal products. Many locations also run holiday programs, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and gifts.
Or learn about and get help applying for other federal government food assistance programs that can help Saint Paul families, such as food stamps or WIC. Face to Face Health and Counseling Service SafeZone 308 Prince Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101: Phone number - (651) 224-9644: They offer assistance for the eastern metro area.
St. Paul Area Farmer's Market: Main address - 290 East 5th Street: Saint Paul, MN 55101: Merrick Community Services, Hudson Road Food Shelf 1075 Hudson Road Saint Paul, MN 55106: Call (651) 772-2313 Southeast Asian Ministry: Hmong Elder Program: First Lutheran Church: Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106: Phone number of pantry - (651) 293-1261: Merrick Community Services 1575 Ames Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55106: Call (651) 774-9647 Roosevelt Homes Food Shelf is offered from this location.
Food boxes, meals, and other aid is offered. Mounds Park United Methodist Church: Saint Paul, MN 55106: Phone number - (651) 774-8736: The program run is called Glorious Grocery Give-A-Way: Women's Life Care Center 2870 Middle Street Little Canada, Minnesota 55117: Women can access Pregnancy Related Services, including diapers, baby food, and advice.
Southeast Asian Ministry 105 West University Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55103: Dial (651) 293-1261 A resource called Cambodian Elder Program is administered. Sharing Korner 439 Thomas Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103 (651) 293-1931 Food Shelf is located at this center. Clothing, holiday meals, and summer lunches are offered to low income and other Ramsey County families.
Hunger Solutions Minnesota - Statewide Hunger Relief Advocacy and Referral: Food pantry location is 555 Park Street: Saint Paul, MN 55103: Call the center at (651) 486-9860: JESUS Delivers Food Ministry: St. Paul Evangelistic Association: Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107: Neighborhood House 179 Robie Street East Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107: Telephone number is (651) 789-2500: Food Shelf/Basic Needs Program.
May have meals around the holidays too, as well as gifts for children. Catholic Charities - Dorothy Day Center: Drop-in Center with Meals 183 Old 6th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 293-1919 West 7th Community Center, Inc. 265 Oneida Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 298-5493 Meals On Wheels for seniors and homebound.
Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church has Bill's Pantry on site: Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102: Call (651) 228-0370 Supplemental Grocery Program provides government surplus food. Both federal and state of Minnesota resources are distributed. Jewish Family Service - JFS 1633 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102: Call (651) 698-0767 Senior Services Program:
Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services - St. Paul Citadel West 7th Street Office Location is 401 West 7th Street: Saint Paul, MN 55102:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
A number of social services programs are run, including a food bank, help for bills and rent, and items like gasoline vouchers and food. North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District #622: Senior Activities run from Gladstone Community Education Center: Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 (651) 702-8200 Second Harvest Heartland 1140 Gervais Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55109-2020: The regional Feeding America affiliate.
They partner with churches and charities in Ramsey County. Firstat Nursing and Home Healthcare: Address is 1885 University Avenue: Saint Paul, MN 55104: Telephone number - (651) 288-0222: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. 100 North Oxford Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 (651) 224-4601 Food Shelf/Clothing Closet.
Free meals, groceries, and clothes for work or school are offered across Ramsey County. Franciscan Brothers of Peace 1289 Lafond Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104: Food Shelf phone number is (651) 646-8586: The Minnesota Project: Fruits of the City: Location 1885 University Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104: Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services of Minnesota - SAYFSM: Case Management and Care Advocacy 1885 University Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104: Keystone Community Services: Address is 2000 St.
Anthony Avenue: Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104: Call (651) 645-0349
Programs for Seniors and Elderly
Senior Food and Assistance Programs: Wilder Community Services for Aging 650 Marshall Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 (651) 280-2000 Meals on Wheels: Merrick Community Services 715 Edgerton Street Saint Paul, MN 55130: Main number - (651) 771-8821: Youth Services: Union Gospel Mission - St. Paul, Meals Program 435 East University and Lafayette Saint Paul, Minnesota 55130:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Call the food bank at (651) 228-1800 for information:
Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services: St. Paul Eastside Office 1019 Payne Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55130:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
They offer free Christmas and Thanksgiving meals in addition to the regular food bank. There are also applications to financial aid, SNAP food stamps, and other government aid. Department of Indian Work 1671 Summit Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Call the food bank at (612) 722-8722: Emergency Food Shelf: St. Paul Public Schools ISD #625 1930 Como Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108: Free and Reduced Price School Meal Programs: University of Minnesota Extension - State Office: Consumer Resources 240 Coffey Hall Saint Paul, MN 55108: Offers referrals and information on local Ramsey County non-profits and government services.
Focus is on food, meals, and items like medications and baby supplies. Lyngblomsten Care Center 5-5-1 Club Community Center 1415 Almond Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55108: Primary phone number - (651) 632-5429: Summer Food Service Program - Statewide: Summer Youth Meal Program - 2011 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, Minnesota 55113-4266: Cradle of Hope 1935 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113: Offers Financial Aid for Pregnancy Related Expenses: Presbyterian Homes and Services, Senior Nutrition Programs 2845 Hamline Avenue North Roseville, Minnesota 55113 (952) 948-3000 Store To Door, Grocery Delivery for Homebound Elderly 1935 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113: Telephone number is 651.642.1892: Jewish Community Center of the Greater St.
Paul Area: Address of food pantry - 1375 St. Paul Avenue: Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116: Telephone number (651) 698-0751: Seniors can apply for Aging Services. This will also provide meal delivery to senior citizens and the disabled in the Saint Paul area. Francis Basket Food Shelf 1293 East Maynard Drive, #410 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116: Phone number - (651) 699-0986: The center has groceries, baby formula, and perishable food.
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