Basic Needs - Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
270 North Kent Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Eligibility
Open to all Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Hours
Hours vary
call for appointment
(651)224-4607
Voice·
Intake Food Shelf
Application process
Call for an appointment
Service area
Anoka County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Washington County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Basic needs services operate on a client-choice model and strive to assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and empowerment through providing food and clothing. Clients of the food shelves or clothing closet are requested to bring a few bags to take their items home.
- Clothing closet provides clothing and small household items
- Food shelf is available by appointment
- Delivers food packages, free of charge, directly to clients that live within 10 miles of the area food shelf. Complete the online food shelf order form. Delivery priority is given to seniors and health-related homebound persons.
- Will accept donations of food, toys, hygiene items, and small household items
Last Assured
07/24/2025
Providing organization
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
Provides programming in early childhood education, after school and summer enrichment, basic needs, and senior services.