- Emergency Food Shelf: Can be accessed once every three months by individuals residing in Dakota County. Individuals receive approximately one weeks worth of food for their family including frozen meat and shelf staple items. Food distribution is based on what is available. - Weekly Food Distributions: Typically includes fresh produce, meat, bread, and bakery items. Quantity is dependent on donations coming in, but typically each person receives a box of food items.

Provides 3 - 4 days of emergency food. Accepts donations of non-perishable food items and fresh produce.

Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.

Individuals can access the food shelf twice a month. Amount of food provided depends on number of people in a household. Provides American food and specialty ethnic food for Africans and Hispanics. Fresh food and liquid nutrition supplements are also provided. Mobile food shelf available once a month in front of Silver Lake Apartment office, 1515 3rd Avenue NE. Also provides eye exam and foot/nail care.

- A food shelf open to participants to walk-through and shop for food once per week. The food shelf offers fresh produce, dairy products, eggs, meat, grains, shelf stable protein, cooking and baking ingredients, baby food, and more. - Donations accepted such as fresh and frozen food items, diapers, and money - Families with young children can access diapers ranging from size newborn - 6 years and diaper wipes every week - Home delivery may be available to community members with limited mobility or special circumstances - Items provided may also include feminine hygiene products, household products, toiletries, detergent, and soap. Items are dependent upon donations. - Staff can assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and refer to other resources

Provides food for individuals and families in emergency food situations, living in Annandale and Maple Lake school districts and surrounding area. Food distribution includes: - Food shelf which can be used once a month (quantity based on household size) - Household items: Cat and dog food, cat litter, diapers, and baby wipes (limited supplies, must ask what is available) - NAPS (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors) food distributed on the third Monday and Wednesday of every month NOTE: Accepts donations of fresh produce, and garden-raised vegetable, and offers volunteer opportunities

Food shelf is available to those in need. residents can visit every 30 days. Also provides pet food. Accepts donations of fresh produce.

Offers food shelves once a month by appointment to receive fresh produce, frozen meat, shelf-stable foods, bread and bakery items, personal care products, household cleaning supplies, and pet food when available. In addition, they may visit weekly for fresh produce, dairy, and bread/bakery items. Donations are accepted during food shelves' open hours and may include canned and boxed foods, cereal, peanut butter, pasta, rice, juice, pet food, dish and laundry soap, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and shampoo/conditioner.

Food Shelf: offers free culturally relevant and nutritious food to individuals and families; use is limited to once a month Produce Giveaways: free distribution of vegetables and/or fruit every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month SNAP Enrollment: will screen individuals and families for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and offer assistance with SNAP applications

Due to the federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) food benefits will not be issued until the shutdown ends or further federal guidance is provided. A list of statewide food resources is provided below to support access to nutritious food and meals: Food Shelves and Pantries Little Free Pantry Description: Weatherproof boxes filled with shelf-stable food. Visit website to find mini pantry locations. Website: https://mapping.littlefreepantry.org/ Ruby's Pantry - Description: Offers an abundance of groceries to participants for a $25 cash bundle donation. Participants may visit as many locations as they wish each month, and each site offers different food selections. - Website: https://www.rubyspantry.org/find-location The Food Group - Find Help Map For Food Shelves Description: Offers a map with a locator tool to find food shelf resources - Website: https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/?fwp_categories=food-shelves Free Hot Meal Programs The Food Group - Find Help Map For Free Meals Description: Offers a map with a locator tool to find free meals - Website: https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/?fwp_categories=free-meals Loaves and Fishes Description: Provides a free hot meal served at many locations throughout the metro area and greater Minnesota area. The meals are free, ready to eat, to-go meals. No questions asked, no reservation/registration required; arrive at the designated time and receive as many meals as requested. Does not provide meal delivery services. - Check the website for the status of available meals: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/find-a-community-meal/ Grocery Store/Business Discounts DoorDash Description: Offering free delivery and service fee on one order placed at select SNAP-enabled stores. SNAP/EBT card holders must have cards linked to DoorDash account. Eligible customers use promo code SNAPDD. Offer valid from Saturday, November 1 - Sunday, November 30th, 2025. - Website: https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/snap-shutdown-announcement GoPuff Description: Offering two $25 grocery credit and free delivery for SNAP recipients (avaliable to first 200,00 users). To redeem, add SNAP/EBT card to GoPuff account and add eligbile groceries to account. From November 1st - 15th use code SNAPRELIEF1. From Sunday, November 16 - Sunday, November 30, 2025 use code SNAPRELIEF2. Website: https://www.gopuff.com/newsroom/community-impact/gopuff-donating-up-to-10-million-in-free-groceries-to-snap-recipients-as-families-nationwide-prepare-for-potential-lapse-in-benefits Restaurant Promotions and Community Meal Offers Buzz Coffee and Cafe - Burnsville Description: Free community chili night. Register online. Address: 411 West Burnsville Parkway Burnsville, MN 55337 Hours: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Website: https://bit.ly/49eOtHB Dairy Queen - Stewartville Description: Free hot meal will be served for anyone in need, one meal per person, while supplies last. It won't be from the Dairy Queen menu, it will be a homemade-style meal. Individuals must come inside to receive the meal. Individuals can dine in or take the meal to go. Address: 920 North Main Street Stewartville, MN 55976 Hours: 10 am Saturday, November 1, 2025 while supplies last Duluth's Best Bread - Duluth Description: Children age 12 and younger eat free. Children can also stop by to get a day-old loaf of bread or pastry for free. To get offer, mention the DBB Kids Special. Website: https://www.facebook.com/duluthsbestbread Heights Pizza Man - Columbia Heights, Fridley, New Brighton, Northeast Minneapolis Description: Offering free pizza slices, salads, and cheese bread to those in need while funds allow. Website: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaHeightsPizzaMan Hope Breakfast Bar - Saint Paul Description: Any family in need can come to Hope Breakfast Bar and pick up free hot, fresh pancakes to take home, no questions asked. Address: 1 South Leech Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Hours: 7 am - 9 pm/7 days a week beginning Monday, November 3, 2025 Website: https://www.hopebreakfast.com/saint-paul Lock and Dam Eatery - Hastings Description: Children can order off the kids menu and adults can order spaghetti or fettucine alfredo on Tuesdays with proof of SNAP benefits enrollment and a matching ID Address: 101 2nd Street East Hastings, MN 55033 Hours: 11 am - 8 pm Tuesday - Thursday; 11 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday; 12 noon - 8 pm Sunday beginning Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Website: https://www.lockanddameatery.com/ Randy's Gluten-Free Pizzeria - Oakdale Description: Parents who have lost their SNAP benefits and have children under age 16 who have Celiac or Non-Celiac wheat sensitivities can receive fresh and frozen pizzas. Call (651)335-3353 or email [email protected]. Address: 6030 50th Street North Oakdale, MN 55128 Hours: 4 pm - 8 pm Thursday - Saturday; 3 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday - Website: https://www.randyspizza.com/ Q. Cumbers - Edina - Description: Offering free take-home meals (may include rice, bread, vegetables, potatoes, pasta, or pizza) made from our daily leftovers for families - no questions asked. - Address: 7465 France Ave S Edina, MN, United States, Minnesota 55435 - Hot meals hours: 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Sunday - Thursday; 8:15 pm - 8:45 pm Friday and Saturday - Refrigerated meal boxes: Call (952)831-0235 before stopping in to check availability - Website: https://www.qcumbers.com/

Offers a food program that distributes free food every week at various locations, dates, and times. Items distributed include fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), meat, and other nonperishable items. Food varies according to availability. Households can choose their food and select items that are most appropriate for their homes. Limit is one basket per family, and families can shop every week. CLUES Jardin Comunitario is a community garden space available to individuals to foster their health through a culturally relevant connection to food-growing traditions. The community garden is located on the east side of Saint Paul next to the CLUES Saint Paul headquarters, 797 East 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106. Activities and information regarding gardening can be found on the CLUES Facebook group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3938187749585564/#

Distributes free produce.

Provides access to food where individuals and families can choose from a variety of grocery products, including produce. Shoppers may visit once a week. Donations of food are accepted.

Members of households may "shop" once a month for a variety of food. Amount of food provided is based on how many people reside in the household. Other times during the month households may receive produce and bread.

Provides emergency food for local residents. Patrons may receive a regular distribution of food every thirty days and come by weekly to select bread, fresh produce, and perishable items. Limited hygiene items and diapers may be available.

- Emergency Food Assistance: Individuals experiencing homelessness can receive food once a week. Other individuals may receive food once every 30 days. The amount provided is based on family size, with exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis. Clients have the option to choose the food items they prefer. - Hygiene Products: Offers hygiene products to individuals in need. - NAPS Distribution: Partners with local organizations to distribute nutritious and affordable produce to the community. - SACA Delivers: Provides monthly deliveries of groceries to homebound older adults (ages 55+) and individuals with documented disabilities. Each delivery includes non-perishable items, dairy, eggs, butter, and frozen meat. The service also includes safety checks to ensure the well-being of recipients.

Offers a food program that distributes free food every week at various locations, dates, and times. Items distributed include fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), meat, and other nonperishable items. Food varies according to availability. Households can choose their food and select items that are most appropriate for their homes. Limit is one basket per family, and families can shop every week. CLUES Jardin Comunitario is a community garden space available to individuals to foster their health through a culturally relevant connection to food-growing traditions. The community garden is located on the east side of Saint Paul next to the CLUES Saint Paul headquarters, 797 East 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106. Activities and information regarding gardening can be found on the CLUES Facebook group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3938187749585564/#

Provides food, including fresh produce. Clients may use the food shelf on a weekly basis.

Residents receive a 4 day supply of food and can access the food shelf once per week. Food boxes may include shelf-stable pantry items, breads, cereals, meat, and other household necessities. On occasion, fresh produce is also made available.

Provides fresh, frozen, and staple groceries for individuals in need. Food shelf is available to anyone, regardless of residence, as often as needed. No appointment needed. Food items offered: -Fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meat, deli items, dairy, staples, and bakery items -Dog and cat food also available

Operates a network of five partner food shelves in which clients shop for their own food and have the opportunity to meet with a volunteer to learn about additional resources. Also operates a Nutrition Assistance Program for older adults in Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville, and Rosemount, which provides monthly food support to low-income older adults.

Staff and volunteers help each visitor shop for their choice of fresh produce, meat, bread, and shelf-stable foods. Participants may visit once per month and receive 20 pounds of food each time. Pet food and hygiene items are also provided when available. Accepts donations of nonperishable food items.

Collaborative effort with local businesses, restaurants, and corporations. Provides a grocery giveaway with a combination of fresh produce, bakery goods, shelf-stable items, and/or refrigerated and frozen food products.

- Offers a wide variety of foods such as produce, meats, grains, milk, eggs, deli items, and personal care items. Families and individuals can use the food shelf once per month by appointment. - Curbside pick-up services are available during service hours. Families and individuals can pick up food as needed. ?- Accepts donations of nonperishable food and select personal care/household items including menstrual products, toilet paper, and paper towel

Provides fresh food, non-perishable food, and personal hygiene items. Clients may visit twice a month. The amount of groceries provided is based on the size of the family. Accepts donations of food.