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Food Shelf - Community Action Center - CAC

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Resource Name:Food Shelf - Community Action Center - CAC

address

1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS - 200, 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
(507)664-3550

Voice

·

Intake

Application process

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

Fees

None

Service area

Rice County, MN

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.