Local Food Shelf Partners

Nourishing Our Community, Reducing Waste

Rivers Co-op Markets partners with area food shelves to ensure surplus food doesn’t go to waste and that our neighbors who are in need can access healthy food. If you or someone you know is looking for food support, the below food shelves are great resources. If you are looking to support the important work of our food shelf partners, you can place food donations in our store’s collection bins or visit the websites below to volunteer or donate directly.

Department of Indian Work

Located at: 1621 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105

The Department of Indian Work (DIW) addresses needs and issues in the American Indian community, respecting the cultural and spiritual diversity of the people it serves. DIW develops and coordinates programs that empower American Indian people toward self-determination. They also provide emergency services, including shelter, clothing, funeral assistance, a food shelf, and prescription assistance.

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Hallie Q. Brown Center

Located at: 270 N. Kent Street St. Paul, MN 55102

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center (HQB) is a Saint Paul-based nonprofit social service agency open to all. HQB improves the quality of life in Saint Paul by providing access to critical human services and programs while honoring African American heritage and culture. HQB operates a food shelf, a clothing closet, senior programming, affordable childcare and youth education services to meet the diverse needs of Saint Paul’s multicultural community. The food shelf operates on a client-choice model to address basic needs, includes pet food, and has fresh produce, bread, and culturally specific foods.

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Keystone Community Services

Located at: Keystone Community Food Center at 1800 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104

Keystone Community Services assists low-income and BIPOC individuals and families in the East Metro to maintain stability and access resources that support their goals. Keystone operates a variety of human service programs for all ages at multiple locations throughout Ramsey County. Keystone’s programs help children to succeed in school, youth to enter the world of employment, older adults to remain safe and thriving as they age, and people of all ages to access the food they need. To help people in our community receive nutritious food support, Keystone operates a large food shelf, offers several mobile or community-based food distribution programs, including the Foodmobile, and is a Meals on Wheels provider.

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Merrick Community Services

Located at: Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church: 1669 Arcade Street N. St. Paul, MN 55106 and Woodland Hills Church: 1740 Van Dyke Street St. Paul, MN 55109

Merrick Community Services works to meet neighbors’ basic needs to ensure a healthier and more secure East Saint Paul community for all. Merrick’s programs range from employment services to youth and senior services to basic needs such as the food shelf program. The food shelf program provides fresh and healthy food to low-income residents on the East Side of St. Paul. Utilizing a client-choice model, participants can shop for their specific needs while satisfying individual, family, and cultural preferences. The program features both mobile food shelves and multicultural produce distributions.

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Neighborhood House

Located at: Wellstone Center: 179 Robie St. E., St. Paul, MN 55107 and Francis Basket: 1293 E. Maynard Dr. #410, St. Paul, MN 55116

Neighborhood House is a multicultural, multilingual community center with programming for all ages and open doors for all people and is often a first stop for new immigrants and refugees. Neighborhood House has been around since 1897 and fulfills its mission by providing programs and services to individuals and families through emergency assistance, long-term social assistance, youth activities and seniors programming, including home-delivered meals and Home Share. Neighborhood House’s food support program includes two food markets on the West Side and Highland Park, SNAP outreach, and a NAPS (nutritional assistance program for seniors) distribution sites.

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Valley Outreach

Located at: 901 Curve Crest Blvd. West, Stillwater, MN 55082

Valley Outreach is the only nonprofit in the St. Croix Valley/ Stillwater, MN area that provides people with a wide range of support – whether they need food, clothing, or help to navigate resources during challenging times. Their programs include a food shelf, clothing program and client support services.

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