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NEAR Food Shelf

Individuals or families may call (763) 533-2836 between 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) weekdays to schedule a same day appointment. Food pickup appointments are scheduled between 1:00pm to 4:20pm Monday- Friday. Clients are allowed to visit NEAR twice a month.

Merrick Food Shelf on Arcade Street (Door 3)

Merrick’s Food Shelf on Arcade Street is located in Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church and is open to all Maplewood residents and Saint Paul residents who live in Merrick’s service area. Please call 651-287-2088 for more details and no appointment is necessary. Drive through only Hours: Monday’s 3-5pm and Tuesdays 10-12pm In Person Shopping Only Hours: […]

The Corner Shelf

Due to high demand, The Corner Shelf may close early. We make every effort to not close early. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. How It Works: 1. Get your car in line by following food shelf signage throughout the parking lot. 2. Please remain in your car. Volunteers will […]

Community Bridge Food Shelf

Open to all, but primarily serves Phillips Community in South Minneapolis.– 35W on the west, Hiawatha Ave on the east, Interstate 94 on the north and Lake St on the south. Implemented a ticket system, go by groups of numbers(example: 1-30, 31-60, etc).  Food Shelf every 2nd Friday and 4th Saturday 9am to 11am: Walk-in […]

Milaca Area Pantry

Serves Milaca, Bock, Pease, Foreston, and rural areas. Will help those outside of their service area on a case-by-case basis.