Sisters’ Camelot to Host Community Food Share at Hosmer Library on January 8

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Sisters' Camelot Food Share will hold a free community food distribution on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Hosmer Library, continuing the organization’s long running effort to reduce food waste and expand access to healthy food across Minneapolis neighborhoods.

The food share will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., or until supplies are exhausted, at the library located at 347 East 36th Street. The event is part of Sisters’ Camelot’s year round Food Share program, which provides groceries directly to the community at multiple sites throughout the Twin Cities.

What to expect at the Hosmer Library food share

Attendees can expect to receive a pre packed paper bag of groceries, typically containing staple items, along with additional fresh produce distributed separately based on availability. Because quantities are limited and distributions move quickly, organizers encourage participants to arrive prepared to carry a substantial amount of food.

To support both sustainability and efficiency, Sisters’ Camelot asks community members to bring reusable shopping bags, boxes, carts, or other sturdy containers. The organization is also requesting donations of clean paper grocery bags, which are reused for future distributions.

Health and community care

In keeping with current community health standards, masking is optional for those attending the distribution. Organizers respectfully ask that anyone experiencing symptoms of a viral illness, including cough, fever, or flu like symptoms, stay home or wear a mask in order to protect neighbors, volunteers, and vulnerable community members.

Volunteer support behind the scenes

While public distribution begins at 2:00 p.m., volunteer shifts for the Hosmer Library food share typically run from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., allowing time for setup, distribution, and cleanup. Sisters’ Camelot is a 100 percent volunteer run organization, and each food share depends on community members who donate their time and labor.

About Sisters’ Camelot

Founded in 1997, Sisters’ Camelot is a secular 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in food justice and waste reduction. The organization rescues food that would otherwise be discarded and redistributes approximately 6,000 to 8,000 pounds of organic groceries each week through food shares, deliveries, and prepared meals.

Beyond its Food Share program, Sisters’ Camelot is known for operating the Kitchen Bus, a vintage bus converted into a licensed commercial kitchen that serves free organic meals during warmer months, and for providing bicycle and car deliveries to elderly, disabled, and immunocompromised neighbors, particularly in areas with limited access to fresh food.

For Minneapolis residents facing food insecurity, the January 8 Hosmer Library food share represents not only a source of groceries, but a continuation of a nearly three decade commitment to mutual aid, dignity, and community care.

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