MinneapolisCall to confirm
Sharing and Caring Hands
- food
- clothing
- household items (no furniture)
- car seats and strollers
- diapers
- toys
- hygiene items
Not accepted: furniture
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🥫 Where to donate food in Minnesota
Shelf-stable food goes to local food pantries and the regional food banks that supply them in your area.
Before you go
- Peanut butter, canned meat and canned fruit are always needed.
- Check expiration dates; pantries can't hand out expired food.
- A food drive at church, school or work goes a long way.
158 places in Minnesota take food.
Minneapolis & Hennepin County 2
RogersCall to confirm
C.R.O.S.S. Services
- food
- clothing
- household goods
St. Paul & Ramsey County 4
St. Paul
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities - Donation Center
- bath towels
- men's clothing XL-6XL, shoes and new underwear
- seasonal clothing for men, women and children
- coats, hats, gloves and scarves
- full-size shampoo, soap and razors
- twin bed linens and new blankets and pillows
- adult backpacks
Not accepted: housewares, lamps and furniture; baby seats and strollers; TVs, computers and appliances; used toys; used pillows and blankets; medical equipment
Roseville
Keystone Community Services - Roseville Food Shelf
- food donations (call to confirm)
St. PaulCall to confirm
Keystone Community Services - Community Food Center
- food donations - call to confirm needs
St. Paul
City of Saint Paul food drive - recreation center drop-off
- new, unopened shelf-stable food
- hygiene items
Not accepted: glass containers; open or expired items; homemade food; alcohol; refrigerated or frozen items
Eagan, Burnsville & Dakota County 7
Burnsville
360 Communities - Burnsville Resource Center & Food Shelf
- shelf-stable proteins
- canned fruits and vegetables
- cooking and baking ingredients
- soup
- personal care items
- pet food
Apple ValleyCall to confirm
360 Communities - Apple Valley Food Shelf
- shelf-stable proteins
- canned fruits and vegetables
- cooking and baking ingredients
- soup
- personal care items
- pet food
LakevilleCall to confirm
360 Communities - Messiah Community Food Shelf
- shelf-stable proteins
- canned fruits and vegetables
- cooking and baking ingredients
- soup
- personal care items
- pet food
RosemountCall to confirm
360 Communities - Rosemount Resource Center & Food Shelf
- shelf-stable proteins
- canned fruits and vegetables
- cooking and baking ingredients
- soup
- personal care items
- pet food
FarmingtonCall to confirm
360 Communities - Farmington Food Shelf
- shelf-stable proteins
- canned fruits and vegetables
- cooking and baking ingredients
- soup
- personal care items
- pet food
BurnsvilleCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Dakota County / Mission Outpost
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
- personal hygiene products and toiletries
- laundry detergent
- food
South St. PaulCall to confirm
Neighbors, Inc. (thrift store and food shelf)
- food (see Food Donations page)
- thrift store donations (call to confirm items)
Blaine, Coon Rapids & Anoka County 11
Anoka
ACBC Food Shelf and Thrift Store
- non-perishable food
- personal care items
- clothing and household items (call first)
Columbia HeightsCall to confirm
Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA)
- non-perishable food
East BethelCall to confirm
North Anoka County Emergency Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Circle PinesCall to confirm
Centennial Community Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
BlaineCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Food Shelf - Blaine
- non-perishable food
BlaineCall to confirm
Hope for the Community at Hope Church
- non-perishable food
FridleyCall to confirm
St. Philip's Clothing and Food Shelf
- clothing
- non-perishable food
Coon RapidsCall to confirm
Harbor Food Shelf at Faith Lutheran Church
- non-perishable food
Coon RapidsCall to confirm
Coon Rapids United Methodist Church - Matthew 25 Food Distribution
- non-perishable food
AndoverCall to confirm
Grace Lutheran Church Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids Season of Giving Drive
- winter coats, hats, gloves and boots
- non-perishable food
- personal care and household supplies
- new unwrapped toys
Woodbury, Stillwater & Washington County 2
StillwaterCall to confirm
Valley Outreach
- non-perishable food
- clothing (drop box on site)
Woodbury
Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
- diapers
Shakopee, Prior Lake & Scott County 5
ShakopeeCall to confirm
CAP Agency Food Shelf
- food
- pet food
Shakopee
Shakopee Community Assistance - Shakopee Basic Needs Distribution
- diapers
- formula
- food
- period products
- clothing and bedding for children birth to 4
Prior Lake
Shakopee Community Assistance - Prior Lake Basic Needs Distribution
- diapers
- formula
- food
- period products
- clothing and bedding for children birth to 4
Jordan
Jordan Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Belle PlaineCall to confirm
Belle Plaine Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
- monetary donations
Chaska, Chanhassen & Carver County 5
ChaskaCall to confirm
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
WaconiaCall to confirm
Gather and Grow - Waconia United Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
ChanhassenCall to confirm
People Reaching Out to People (PROP) Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
WatertownCall to confirm
Friends for Life Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Norwood Young AmericaCall to confirm
Southwest Carver County Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Buffalo, Monticello & Wright County 8
Monticello
Monticello Help Center
- used clothing
- household items
- food - call to confirm
BuffaloCall to confirm
Buffalo Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
AnnandaleCall to confirm
Annandale Community Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
ClearwaterCall to confirm
Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
CokatoCall to confirm
Cokato Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
DelanoCall to confirm
Helping Hands Food Shelf (Delano)
- non-perishable food
HanoverCall to confirm
Hanover Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
WaverlyCall to confirm
Waverly Food Shelf (Wright County Community Action)
- non-perishable food
Elk River, Cambridge & North Branch 4
Elk RiverCall to confirm
Community Aid Elk River (CAER) - Food Shelf and Clothing
- food - call to confirm
- winter outerwear: coats, boots, snow pants, gloves and mittens (September-March)
CambridgeCall to confirm
Family Pathways Food Shelf - Cambridge
- canned and boxed foods
- cereal, peanut butter, pasta, rice
- juice
- pet food
- dish and laundry soap
- cleaning supplies
- toilet paper
North BranchCall to confirm
Family Pathways Food Shelf - North Branch
- canned and boxed foods
- cereal, peanut butter, pasta, rice
- juice
- pet food
- dish and laundry soap
- cleaning supplies
- toilet paper
Chisago City
Family Pathways Food Shelf - Chisago City
- canned and boxed foods
- cereal, peanut butter, pasta, rice
- juice
- pet food
- dish and laundry soap
- cleaning supplies
- toilet paper
Mille Lacs, Mora & Hinckley 4
Pine City
Family Pathways Food Shelf - Pine City
- canned and boxed food
- cereal
- peanut butter
- pasta and rice
- juice
- pet food
- dish and laundry soap
Sandstone
Family Pathways Food Shelf - Sandstone
- canned and boxed food
- cereal
- peanut butter
- pasta and rice
- pet food
- household and personal care items
Onamia
Family Pathways Food Shelf - Onamia
- canned and boxed food
- cereal
- peanut butter
- pasta and rice
- pet food
- household and personal care items
Princeton
Princeton Pantry
- non-perishable and perishable food
- personal and household items
St. Cloud & Sauk Rapids 2
St. CloudCall to confirm
Tri-County Humane Society and For Pets' Sake Thrift Store
- high-quality dry pet food
- wet cat food
- small-animal bedding
- treats
- disinfecting wipes, hand soap, unopened bleach
- toilet paper
- cat scratchers
Not accepted: pet food not in original packaging; furniture and clothing (for the shelter); blankets, comforters, pillows and towels; broken items
St. Cloud
Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf
- food
- personal care items - call to confirm current needs
Brainerd Lakes & Little Falls 5
Brainerd
The Salvation Army Brainerd Lakes Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Pequot Lakes
Lakes Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Little Falls
Morrison County Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
WalkerCall to confirm
Walker Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Pine RiverCall to confirm
Pine River-Backus Family Center Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Duluth, the Iron Range & North Shore 11
HibbingCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Hibbing Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Mountain IronCall to confirm
Quad City Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
ChisholmCall to confirm
Chisholm Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
ElyCall to confirm
Ely Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
AuroraCall to confirm
Aurora Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
TowerCall to confirm
Tower Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
ProctorCall to confirm
Proctor Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
CloquetCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Carlton County Service Center & Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Two HarborsCall to confirm
Two Harbors Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Silver BayCall to confirm
Silver Bay Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Grand MaraisCall to confirm
Grand Marais Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Grand Rapids & International Falls 6
Grand Rapids
Second Harvest Northland Food Shelf - Grand Rapids
- non-perishable food
Grand Rapids
KOOTASCA Circles of Support Food Pantry
- non-perishable food
Deer River
Deer River Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
International Falls
Koochiching County Food Access Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Northome
Northome Community Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
International FallsCall to confirm
The Salvation Army International Falls Service Center
- non-perishable food
Bemidji & Park Rapids 8
Bemidji
Bemidji Community Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Bemidji
Evergreen Youth and Family Services Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Kelliher
Kelliher Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Park Rapids
Hubbard County Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Akeley
Akeley/Nevis Community Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Laporte
Laporte Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Bagley
Clearwater County Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Baudette
Lake of the Woods Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Thief River Falls, Crookston & Roseau 7
Thief River FallsCall to confirm
Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf
- perishable and nonperishable food
- baby food
- diapers
- personal hygiene supplies
Crookston
Care and Share of Crookston - Clothing Closet and Food Shelf
- gently used clothing (adult and children)
- household items
- winter gear
- school supplies
- food - call to confirm
East Grand Forks
North Country Food Bank
- food
- personal care items
- monetary gifts
Red Lake Falls
Red Lake Falls Community Food Shelf
- food
Grygla
Grygla-Gatzke Food Shelf
- food - call to confirm
RoseauCall to confirm
Roseau Area Food Shelf
- food
Warroad
Warroad Food Pantry
- monetary gifts
- food - call to confirm
Moorhead & Detroit Lakes 9
Moorhead
Churches United - Dorothy Day Food Pantry
- meat
- pasta and pasta sauce
- cereal
- canned fruits and vegetables
- monetary gifts
Detroit Lakes
Becker County Food Pantry
- food - call to confirm
Ada
Valley Food Shelf (Grace Lutheran Church)
- nonperishable food
MahnomenCall to confirm
Helping Hands Food Shelf
- food - call to confirm
BarnesvilleCall to confirm
Barnesville Area Food Pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Hawley
REACH Food Shelf - Hawley
- produce from farmers and gardeners
- cash donations
- food (call to confirm)
HendrumCall to confirm
REACH Hendrum Food Shelf
- produce from farmers and gardeners
- cash donations
- food (call to confirm)
Glyndon
Glyndon Lutheran Church Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
DilworthCall to confirm
Destiny Outreach Mission Base Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Fergus Falls & Wadena 3
Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls Community Food Shelf
- food - call to confirm
Perham
The Bridge Community Pantry
- food
Wadena
Wadena Food Shelf
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Alexandria, Morris & Long Prairie 6
Alexandria
Outreach Food Shelf
- food
GlenwoodCall to confirm
Hearts and Hands Food Shelf
- food
Morris
Stevens County Food Shelf
- food
Elbow LakeCall to confirm
Grant County Food Shelf
- food
HoffmanCall to confirm
Hoffman Food Shelf
- food
Long Prairie
Long Prairie Emergency Food Pantry
- food
Willmar, Montevideo & Benson 5
WillmarCall to confirm
Kandiyohi County Food Shelf
- food
MontevideoCall to confirm
Prairie Five Community Action Food Shelf - Montevideo
- food
Clara City
Prairie Five Satellite Food Shelf - Clara City
- food
Appleton
Swift County Satellite Food Shelf - Appleton
- food
Graceville
Prairie Five Satellite Food Shelf - Graceville
- food
Hutchinson, Litchfield & Olivia 5
Hutchinson
McLeod Food Shelf - Hutchinson
- food
GlencoeCall to confirm
McLeod Emergency Food Shelf - Glencoe
- food
LitchfieldCall to confirm
Meeker Area Food Shelf
- food
Gaylord
Sibley County FoodShare
- food
Olivia
Renville County Food Shelf
- food
- money
Marshall, Worthington & Southwest Prairie 6
MarshallCall to confirm
United Community Action Partnership Food Shelf - Marshall (Kitchen Table)
- non-perishable food
LuverneCall to confirm
Rock County Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Pipestone
Pipestone County Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
WorthingtonCall to confirm
United Community Action Partnership - The Global Market Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
WorthingtonCall to confirm
Manna Food Pantry
- non-perishable food
WorthingtonCall to confirm
Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
New Ulm, Fairmont & Windom 7
New UlmCall to confirm
New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
- monetary donations
New UlmCall to confirm
Brown County Humane Society
- dry and canned dog and cat food
- treats and toys
- cat litter
- detergent, bleach, dish soap, dryer sheets
- mops, brooms, trash bags
- paper towels, tissues, toilet paper
- plastic storage containers
FairmontCall to confirm
The Salvation Army - Fairmont Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
FairmontCall to confirm
Heaven's Table Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
St. James
Watonwan County Food Shelf (Neighborhood Pantry)
- dry food goods
- spices
- toilet paper
- laundry detergent
- toothpaste
- unexpired baby food, formula and cereal
- diapers and wipes
Not accepted: expired baby food or formula
WindomCall to confirm
Windom Area Sharing Center
- non-perishable food
Jackson
Jackson Minnesota Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Mankato, Waseca & St. Peter 5
MankatoCall to confirm
ECHO Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
St. PeterCall to confirm
St. Peter Area Food Shelf
- food brought in during open hours
- cash donations
Le CenterCall to confirm
Le Center Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
WasecaCall to confirm
Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Blue Earth
Faribault County Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
Northfield, Faribault & Red Wing 5
Northfield
Community Action Center - Northfield Food Shelf
- food past its best-by date
- sealed food with damaged packaging
- frozen food kept frozen
- home-grown produce
- pet food, diapers, period products, toilet paper and detergent
Not accepted: prepared or home-canned foods; opened packaging or missing labels; thawed frozen food; medications
Faribault
Community Action Center - Faribault Food Shelf
- food past its best-by date
- sealed food with damaged packaging
- frozen food kept frozen
- home-grown produce
- pet food, diapers, period products, toilet paper and detergent
Not accepted: prepared or home-canned foods; opened packaging or missing labels; thawed frozen food; medications
NorthfieldCall to confirm
Prairie's Edge Humane Society
- pet beds, towels and blankets
- kitty litter
- dog food and chews
- cat toys
- bleach, paper towels, laundry detergent, dish soap
- hand sanitizer and garbage bags
Red Wing
Red Wing Area Food Shelf
- non-perishable food
- fresh produce
- canned corn, mac and cheese, canned protein and chunky soup (most needed Oct 2026)
Red WingCall to confirm
River Bluff Humane Society
- pet food and supplies (call to confirm current needs)
Rochester & Olmsted County Area 3
Rochester
Channel One Regional Food Bank
- fresh produce in considerable quantities (arrange a drop-off time)
- bulk food from growers, grocers, restaurants and manufacturers
Not accepted: non-perishable food from the general public
ElginCall to confirm
Plainview Elgin Area Food Shelf
- food donations
- winter outerwear (for its fall clothing distribution)
Kasson
Semcac Food Shelf - Kasson
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Winona & Bluff Country 6
WinonaCall to confirm
Winona Volunteer Services
- clothing
- food shelf donations - call to confirm
La Crescent
La Crescent Food Shelf
- nonperishable food - call to confirm
HoustonCall to confirm
Houston Community Food Shelf
- nonperishable food - call to confirm
CaledoniaCall to confirm
SEMCAC Caledonia Food Shelf
- nonperishable food - call to confirm
Spring Grove
Spring Grove Food Shelf (Trinity Lutheran Church)
- nonperishable food - call to confirm
HokahCall to confirm
Hokah Area Food Shelf
- nonperishable food - call to confirm
Austin, Albert Lea & Owatonna 7
AustinCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Austin Worship and Service Center
- clothing
- non-perishable food
AustinCall to confirm
Mower County Humane Society
- dog and cat food
- cat litter supplies
- towels
- sheets and light blankets
- cleaning supplies
- pet toys
Albert LeaCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Albert Lea Worship and Service Center
- non-perishable food
- clothing
Albert Lea
United Way of Freeborn County - Welcome Pantry
- non-perishable food
Albert LeaCall to confirm
Humane Society of Freeborn County
- pet food
- pet supplies
Owatonna
Community Pathways of Steele County
- non-perishable food
OwatonnaCall to confirm
Steele County Food Shelf
- fresh fruits and vegetables
- canned fruits and vegetables
- eggs and milk
- soup mixes
- new unopened spices