Please check with the help service before you go. Things chances and services change. Thank you.

Minnesota Food Helpline

An available resource through Hunger Solutions for those needing help getting food, the helpline assesses the caller’s situation and provides solutions to their food needs.

HelpLine: 1-888-711-1151    HelpLine Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm

Minnesota Food HelpLine

Food Access Organizations in St. Paul

SNAP- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Minnesota Department of Human Services: SNAP Benefits

A page on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website that outlines what SNAP Benefits are and how to apply for them in Minnesota. https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nutrition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.jsp

Saint Paul Farmer’s Markets EBT Information

A page on the Saint Paul Farmer’s Market website that explains what locations accept EBT and how to use EBT at the Farmer’s Markets. https://www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/ebt

CLUES

Everyone is welcome.

Mondays 3:00pm-5:00pm

Address: 797 E 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55106

For more information: (651) 379-4200

Faith Lutheran Church

Food, clothes + household supply distribution

Distributing frozen meals, clothes, and household necessities on Thursdays and Saturdays.  On Thursdays, pay-as-you-can hot meals are available from 12-1pm.

Weekly on Thursdays 12pm-3pm and Saturdays 1-3pm

Address: 499 Charles Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103

The Francis Basket Food Market

Food Distribution (Walk-up)

The Francis Basket Food Market has a walk up procedure so you need to walk to the door and ring the doorbell and someone will ask you a few questions and then bring out your food.

Hours:

Monday 9-11:30am

Tuesday and Friday: 9-11:30am, 1-3:30pm

Address: 1293 E Maynard Dr #410, St. Paul, MN 55116

Phone: (651) 699-0986

CLUES

Everyone is welcome.

Mondays 3:00pm-5:00pm

Address: 797 E 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55106

For more information: (651) 379-4200

Faith Lutheran Church

Food, clothes + household supply distribution

Distributing frozen meals, clothes, and household necessities on Thursdays and Saturdays.  On Thursdays, pay-as-you-can hot meals are available from 12-1pm.

Weekly on Thursdays 12pm-3pm and Saturdays 1-3pm

Address: 499 Charles Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103

The Francis Basket Food Market

Food Distribution (Walk-up)

The Francis Basket Food Market has a walk up procedure so you need to walk to the door and ring the doorbell and someone will ask you a few questions and then bring out your food.

Hours:

Monday 9-11:30am

Tuesday and Friday: 9-11:30am, 1-3:30pm

Address: 1293 E Maynard Dr #410, St. Paul, MN 55116

Phone: (651) 699-0986

Rosewater Corps

Free Grocery Delivery

From their website: “RWSC is providing free grocery delivery to seniors and vulnerable households during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or a loved one would appreciate this service please contact one of the participating grocers below with your grocery order. Payment for items can be taken over the phone at the grocery store of choice and a Rosewater volunteer will bring your items to your doorstep.”

Note: you will still need to pay for your groceries, the delivery service is what is free of charge.

Current Grocers:

For most up-to-date information: http://rosewatercorps.com/portfolio/

Saint Paul Public Schools

Weekly Home and Apartment Meal Delivery

Meals for kids 18 and younger or those with a disability enrolled in a school program, open to any family in Saint Paul, not just SPPS students.

Registration details: https://www.spps.org/covidmeals

There is also a pick-up option for those that don’t want home delivery- pick-up sites listed at website above.

Guide to Additional Resources

Babies

Diaper Bank of Minnesota

They offer resources to get you connected to emergency diapers to families with an immediate need.

Locations to get connected to emergency diapers: https://www.diaperbankmn.org/find-diapers/

Email: info@diaperbankmn.org

(651) 565-1199

Financial Assistance

Ramsey County Financial Services Division

Ramsey County provides: emergency assistance, cash assistance, food assistance, health care assistance, child care assistance and energy assistance to qualified individuals.

To find out more, check qualifications and apply: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/assistance/financial-assistance

Address: 160 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101-1494