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Food Shelf - Community Action Center - CAC

700 Lincoln Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057

Eligibility

Residents of Rice County

Required documents

Application/intake form

Hours

- Faribault Food Shelf: 11 am - 4:45 pm Monday 9 am - 1:45 pm Tuesday 11 am - 5:45 pm Thursday 9 am - 1:45 pm Friday - Northfield Food Shelf: 11 am - 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10 am - 1:45 pm Friday - Northfield Community Education Center (NCEC): 3 pm - 7 pm Thursday
https://communityactioncenter.org/food-access/
[email protected]

Languages

Somali, Spanish

Application process

Walk in; complete a short intake at the front desk if coming for the first time

Service area

Rice County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Hours of Operation

Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Application Process

Walk In

Languages

Somali
Spanish

Description

A weekly food shelf where clients can walk through and choose nutritious foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, grains, pantry staples, and baby food. - Available items may also include hygiene and household products, depending on donations. - Donations of food and funds are accepted. - Families with young children can access diapers (newborn through size 6) and wipes. - Home delivery may be available for individuals with limited mobility or special circumstances. - Staff assist with SNAP applications and connect clients with additional community resources.

Last Assured

03/18/2026

Providing organization

Community Action Center - CAC

Provides basic needs resources, including food, diapers, clothing, and personal hygiene items, along with housing support, financial assistance, and walk-in resource centers that offer advocacy and connections to community services.