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Saint Paul Payne Avenue Social Service Office - Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services

1019 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55130

Eligibility
Serves families and singles who are residents of 55101, 55106, 55108, 55112, 55113, 55114, 55117, and 55130
  • Youth food shelf: No geographic restrictions. Serves ages 25 and younger, with a focus on those 20 and younger.
Required documents
Mail with current address ID for each family member
Hours
  • Social Service: 9 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4 pm Monday - Wednesday
9 am - 12 noon and 2 pm - 4 pm Thursday 9 am - 12 noon Friday
  • Walk-in Food Shelf: 9 am - 12 noon Tuesday and Friday
  • Fresh Food Distribution: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Monday and Thursday
  • Youth Food Shelf: 3 pm - 5 pm Thursday
  • Hot Lunch Served: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Monday - Friday
Languages
Hmong, Laotian
Application process
Call or walk in for most programs. Food shelf is available on a walk-in basis only; available to the first 15 walk-ins per shift (morning and afternoon) daily. Fresh food distribution takes place using a lottery system.
Fees
Vary by service
Service area
Arden Hills, MN Falcon Heights, MN Lauderdale, MN Mounds View, MN New Brighton, MN Roseville, MN Saint Paul, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In

Languages

  • Hmong
  • Case management services for families who request budget management, personal counseling and other long-term professional services.
  • Community Center: 651-776-8169. Provides a variety of programs for all ages designed to meet physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs including group club activities, summer day camping, senior citizen programs, athletics, arts and crafts, music and drama, preschool program, teen counseling, gymnasium, after school programs, etc.
  • Fresh food distribution of bread, produce, baked goods, and more is available to anyone. Distribution takes place using a lottery system.
  • Financial assistance, when funds are available, for rent, deposit, mortgage, utility bill assistance (excluding water bills), some transportation, emergency and supplemental food, and other special needs on a case by case basis. Applications are taken starting on the 1st of each month (or the next business day). Only a limited number of applications are taken, so applications may only be available on or for a few days after the 1st. Call for rent availability; application availability may vary.
  • Food shelf some Asian and East African specialty food products may be available.
  • Food Support application assistance
  • Lunch served Monday - Friday
  • Seasonal services: Family Camp, free yearly Phone Home Project, and emergency disaster services
  • Vouchers for clothing (single adults only), bedding and kitchen items available through Alley Shoppe. Not available during summer when Alley Shoppe is closed.
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Last Assured
11/20/2025
Providing organization
Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services

Multi-service offices providing social programs to residents of Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties.

Saint Paul Payne Avenue Social Service Office - Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services