MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Regional Food Shelves Across East Central and Twin Cities Metro Provide Ongoing Access to Food Assistance

EAST CENTRAL MN. (April 23, 2026) A regional network of food shelves across East Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro continues to provide structured, recurring access to food assistance, with multiple locations operating weekly and monthly distribution schedules.

The resource listing spans Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties, offering residents access to essential groceries through established distribution hours and community-based programs.

Aitkin County

Aitkin Community Food Shelf
107 2nd St. SE, Aitkin, MN
2nd and 4th Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Aitkin Area Food Shelf
102 4th St. NW, Aitkin, MN
Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

McGregor Area Food Shelf
95-181 N Maddy St., McGregor, MN
2nd and 4th Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Carlton County

Salvation Army Food Shelf (Cloquet)
316 Carlton Ave., Cloquet, MN
Tuesdays: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Moose Lake Area Food Shelf
308 Elm Ave., Moose Lake, MN
Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tri-Community Food Shelf (Cromwell)
5597 Hwy 210, Cromwell, MN
Fridays: 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Chisago County

Family Pathways Food Shelf (North Branch)
6381 Main St., North Branch, MN
Mondays: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Chisago Lakes Area Food Shelf
10586 Liberty Lane, Chisago City, MN
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Isanti County

Family Pathways Food Shelf (Cambridge)
921 Main St. N., Cambridge, MN
Hours vary by day. Call ahead: 763-552-3663

Isanti County Food Pantry
3101 Highway 95 NE, Cambridge, MN
Third Tuesday of each month: 2:00 p.m.

Kanabec County

Mora Area Food Shelf
214 Railroad Ave., Mora, MN
Tuesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ogilvie Food Shelf
225 E George St., Ogilvie, MN
2nd and 4th Saturdays: 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Mille Lacs County

Milaca Area Food Shelf
120 2nd Ave. SW, Milaca, MN
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Onamia Family Pathways Food Shelf
502 Main St., Onamia, MN
Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Princeton Pantry
120 N Rum River Dr., Princeton, MN
Monday: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Pine County

Family Pathways Food Shelf (Sandstone)
314 N Main St., Sandstone, MN
Tuesday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hinckley Area Food Shelf
314 Main St., Sandstone, MN
Tuesday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Pine City Food Shelf
220 7th St. SW, Pine City, MN
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Anoka County

ACBC Food Shelf
2615 9th Ave. N., Anoka, MN 55303
763-422-0046
Monday and Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Anoka Covenant Church Food Shelf
752 Grant St., Anoka, MN
Monday: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Harbor Food Shelf at Faith Lutheran Church
11115 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN
763-755-3530
Last Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Select Thursdays by appointment

North Anoka County Emergency Food Shelf (NACE)
18511 Hwy 65 NE, East Bethel, MN
763-434-7685
Monday through Thursday hours vary

Salvation Army Food Shelf (Blaine)
1201 89th Ave. NE, #130, Blaine, MN
763-755-6873
Appointment required

SACA Food Shelf
627 38th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN
763-789-2444
Monday through Thursday hours vary

Hennepin County

CEAP Food Shelf
7051 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN
763-566-9600
Monday through Friday hours vary

CAPI USA Food Shelf
6064 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN
612-721-0122

PRISM Food Shelf
1220 Zane Ave. N., Golden Valley, MN
763-529-1350

ICA Food Shelf
11588 K-Tel Dr., Minnetonka, MN
952-938-0729

NorthPoint Food Shelf
2220 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN
612-767-9500

Salvation Army East Lake Street
1604 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN
612-721-1513

Ramsey County

Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf
1280 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN
952-595-5980

Salvation Army Eastside
1019 Payne Ave., St. Paul, MN
651-776-8169

North St. Paul Food Shelf
2266 2nd St. N., North St. Paul, MN
651-770-1309

The Corner Shelf at Woodland Hills
1740 Van Dyke St., St. Paul, MN
651-287-3000

Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf
270 N Kent St., St. Paul, MN
651-224-4606

Merrick Food Shelf
1669 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN
651-287-2088

Department of Indian Work Food Shelf
3080 Centerville Rd., Little Canada, MN
651-789-3849

Canasta Familiar Food Distribution
461 Maria Ave., St. Paul, MN
651-444-2156

Access and Availability

Most locations operate on fixed weekly or monthly schedules, with some requiring appointments or advance calls. Residents are encouraged to confirm hours before visiting.

Food shelves across Minnesota remain a primary access point for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, providing essential groceries through community-based distribution systems.

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