You Choose Your Own Food
Our food shelf works like a small grocery store. You walk through and pick the food and items you need. You do not need to take a bag that is already packed for you.
The amount you can take depends on how many people are in your home.
We try to have these items every day:
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Fresh fruits and vegetables
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Meat
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Dairy (like milk and cheese)
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Bread
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Canned fruits and vegetables
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Other pantry foods
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Personal care items (like soap and shampoo)
Signing Up Is Easy
We ask a few simple questions about your household. You do not need to show proof of your income. You just tell us.
Volunteers are here to help. They can walk you through each step. They can also help you pick out food and carry it to your car.
We Want This To Be Easy For You
Our goal is to make your visit simple and stress-free. If you need help with anything, just ask. You do not have to go without food. We are here for you.
How to Schedule A Pick-Up
Call us at least 24 hours before you want to pick up food.
Phone: 507-934-9641
Call during these hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am - 3pm
Thursday: 3pm - 8pm
Signing Up
Signing up is simple. Most questions are optional, but they help us serve you better.
We need:
Your name
Your income (no proof needed)
Optional, but helpful:
Your address
Your phone number
Names of people in your household
The name of anyone who can pick up food for you (called a "proxy")
Who Can Get Food
You can get food from us if your income is 300% or less of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. You do not need to show proof. You just tell us your income. You can visit once a month.
To keep getting food each month, we ask you to:
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Give us correct information about your home and how to reach you.
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Tell us if your income changes.
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Update your information once a year.
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Follow our food selection rules. This helps make sure there is enough fresh produce for everyone.
Do I Qualify for Food Assistance?
You may qualify for free food if your household earns 300% or less of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. This is a number the government sets each year based on how many people live in your home.
You do not need to show pay stubs or tax forms. You just tell us your income when you call.
No proof of income or address is needed to pick up food!
Neighbors self-declaring incomes (no documentation needed!) at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may enroll to pick up food once a month. Food pick up means self-selecting items based on the number of people in the household. Appointments are required and may be made no more than 24 hours in advance of pick up by calling 507-934-9641 during Open Hours (link to open hours)
Find your household size below. If you earn this much or less per year, you likely qualify.
People in Your Household
Yearly Income
(300% or less)
1
$47,880
2
$64,920
3
$81,960
4
$99,000
5
$116,040
6
$133.080
7
$150,120
8
$167,160
Have more than 8 people in your home? Add $17,040 for each extra person.
Do You Deliver?
Proxy Pick Ups are available. Proxies are people who may shop for you. List possible proxies on enrollment forms. Proxies use the same process to pick up food: call to schedule a time, self select items based on household size.
Limited deliveries are also available for those who enroll indicating their need for deliveries and their unique circumstances. Deliveries are especially directed to people with disability and mobility issues. Deliveries may be made once a month with food packaged by food shelf staff/volunteers.
Yes! We do need volunteers willing to make deliveries!
