This page lists community food resources to help you find groceries, prepared meals, and other support near you. Each listing shows Area: where it is, Who: who can use it, and Appointment: if you need to call first.

Important: Dress for Success Twin Cities is not connected to or responsible for the organizations below. This list is for information only. Please contact each organization directly to confirm hours, location, eligibility, and what they currently have.

Need help today? Call 211 or visit 211.org to get live referrals.

Community Emergency Service (CES)

Area: Minneapolis Who: Individuals, families, neighbors in need Appointment: See website for hours and intake

Offers food shelf services and related support. Check first for current hours and what to bring.

360 Communities – Food Shelves

Area: Dakota County (multiple cities) Who: Residents, families, and individuals in Dakota County who need food support Appointment: Varies by location — check the site

Use their page to find the food shelf closest to you, with hours and contact information for each site.

The Open Door Pantry

Area: Dakota County and surrounding communities Who: Individuals and families seeking groceries or mobile pantry options Appointment: Some programs require appointments — see site

Offers a main pantry plus mobile food distribution. Check their calendar for times and locations.

Dakota County – Food Shelves List

Area: Dakota County (listed by city) Who: Anyone looking for a food shelf in Dakota County Appointment: Each site is different

County webpage that lists local food shelves with links and phone numbers so you can call to confirm.

Minnehaha Food Shelf

Area: South Minneapolis Who: Neighbors, individuals, and families in need Appointment: See site for current schedule

Explains how to get food, where to go, and when they are open.

Groveland Food Shelf

Area: Minneapolis Who: Adults, families, and students (they have student-focused services) Appointment: See site; some services are walk-in

Lists programs by location and explains how to access them.

Joyce Uptown Food Shelf

Area: Uptown / South Minneapolis Who: Individuals and families in the community Appointment: Check current schedule

Has regular hours listed on the site. Review before going.

Hunger Solutions – Minnesota “Find Help” Map

Area: Statewide (Minnesota) Who: Anyone in MN looking for a food shelf or meal site Appointment: Depends on the site you choose

Enter your ZIP code to see nearby food shelves, mobile distributions, and hot meal sites.

FindHelp.org – National directory

Area: United States (search by ZIP) Who: Anyone looking for food, housing, or other help Appointment: Depends on program

Search “Food” after entering your ZIP to see local programs. Good for areas outside the Twin Cities.

Agate MN – Resource Guide (PDF)

Area: Twin Cities and Minnesota Who: Anyone needing a printable guide to food/shelter/services Appointment: Not for the PDF — call programs inside the PDF

Downloadable PDF with many local resources. Check the date on the PDF to make sure it is current.

Pet Food Support

Some organizations can help with pet food so families do not have to give up their animals.

NMPRC – My Pit Bull Is Family (Pet Food Shelf)

Area: Minneapolis/St. Paul Who: Pet-owning families needing pet food Appointment: See website for pickup info

Check their page for when/where pet food is available.

Pet food info

The Bond Between – Pet Food Shelf

Area: Twin Cities Who: Families and individuals who need help feeding pets Appointment: See website for hours/requirements

They may have set pickup times. Contact them first.

Visit pet food shelf

Community-Sourced List (Google Doc)

Area: Mostly Twin Cities & MN Who: Shared by community members on Reddit Appointment: Depends on each item in the doc

This is a community-made list with extra food and mutual-aid resources. Because it is community-run, details may change. Always contact the group or location first.

Local businesses offering meals (source: Star Tribune)

Verify day/time before going; some offers were listed as November-only.

Dress for Success Twin Cities shares this list to make it easier to find help. We do not run these programs and cannot guarantee availability. Always contact the organization directly.

Additional information

MN Food Help Line - Give us a call at 1-888-711-1151

Hunger Solutions
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
MN WIC Program
The Food Group
Low-Cost and Local Affordable Groceies
Second Harvest Heartland
Meals on Wheels
CEAP
VEAP - Bloomington area and VEAP Mobile Food Pantry
STEP - St. Louis Park area
The Prop Shop - Eden Prairie
Twin Cities Free Food Events & Resources Facebook page
Minneapolis Food Shelves
Salvation Army