Food Resources
Get help finding or affording food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine | 888-711-1151 Monday - Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Ramsey County Navigators | 651-266-8500 (Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) | Interpreters available. Get help navigating Ramsey County services including financial assistance services, social services, employment assistance and property tax.
SNAP
Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP helps pay for food. Many people with lower incomes are eligible.
- Apply for SNAP.
- Get help applying for SNAP. Call Second Harvest Heartland at 651-401-1411 or toll-free at 1-866-844-FOOD. Interpreters available.
Market Bucks
Market Bucks matches SNAP-EBT spending dollar-for-dollar (up to $10) at participating farmers markets across Minnesota.
Find food and meals near you
Use the interactive map to find locations near you, including:
- Food shelves.
- Groceries at low or no-cost
- Farmers markets.
- Meals at no-cost.
Please call locations before visiting to be sure information is up-to-date.
Food resources for:
People living on a low income
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Get cash and food assistance for families with low incomes and children.
Fare for All
Purchase groceries at a discounted price. There are no qualifications to participate and no pre-registration.
Twin Cities Mobile Market
A grocery store on a bus. Purchase affordable groceries at various stops throughout the metro area.
Food Resources Map
- Visit the Food Resource Map to find free or low-cost groceries and meals.
Children under the age of 18 and pregnant people
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC serves babies and children up to age 5, pregnant women, new mothers and birthing parents. Caregivers, including dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children and working families can also apply.
WIC provides:
- WIC card to purchase healthy foods at the grocery store.
- Nutrition education.
- Breastfeeding support.
- Referrals to healthcare and other community services.
- Appointments are available in English, Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish.
- Learn more about the Ramsey County WIC program and eligibility or call 651-266-1300.
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation programs for 0-18-year-olds
Ramsey County and Saint Paul Public Libraries programs
Many libraries offer snacks for children 18 and under. Please contact your local library for more details.
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding support
Older adults
Help at Your Door
Get help with grocery shopping and delivery.
- Visit the grocery assistance page or call 651-642-1892.
Meals on Wheels
Get pay-what-you-can meals delivered on a daily or weekly basis.
- Visit the sign up page or call 651-318-9091. Habla Español.
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
Seniors who meet income guidelines can receive monthly food packages.
- Visit Second Harvest Heartland or call 651-484-8241.
Senior Linkage Line
Get grocery, meal and prescriptions delivered to your home.
- Visit helpolderadultsMN or call 800-333-2433.
Ramsey County Senior and Disability Services
Seniors can apply for public assistance and get help navigating home and community-based Medicaid programs, home care services and specialized housing.
People with disabilities
Help at Your Door
Get help with grocery shopping and delivery.
- Visit the grocery assistance page or call 651-642-1892.
Meals on Wheels
Get pay-what-you-can meals delivered on a daily or weekly basis.
- Visit the sign up page or call 651-318-9091. Habla Español.
Ramsey County Disability Services
Get information and resources for children and adults with disabilities, including employment coordination, housing, care services and more.
People with health conditions
Open Arms
People living with life threatening diseases can get medically tailored meals delivered.
- Visit Open Arms or call 612-872-1152.
The Aliveness Project
People living with HIV/AIDS can access food shelf and get no-cost daily meals.
- Visit The Aliveness Project or call 612-824-5433.
Immigrants and refugees
These programs include government programs that are available to non-citizens.
Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP)
Legal non-citizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for SNAP can receive state-funded food assistance.
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Refugee families with children can receive cash and food assistance.
Specific cultures
These programs include:
- Food resources that do not require IDs or documentation.
- Locations that offer ethnically specific foods and resources.
Department of Indian Work
Food shelf for American Indian Families. Requires ID.
- Visit Department of Indian Work or call 651-364-7294.
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) – Canasta Familiar Food Shelf
Provides free food distribution program, healthy cooking and eating programs and assistance applying to SNAP for the Latino/x community.
- Visit CLUES or call 651-379-4256.
Isuroon
Halal food shelves serving East African families.
- Visit Isuroon or call 612-886-2731.
Masjid At-Taqwa Food Shelf
Both Muslims and non-Muslims are welcome to receive food from the Masjid At-Taqwa MN Food Shelf.
Halal Meals on Wheels
Provides Halal meals to older people.
- View the Halal menu
- Visit the sign up page or call 651-318-9091.
Kosher Meals on Wheels
Provides Kosher meals to older people.
- View the Kosher menu.
- Visit Jewish Family Service of Saint Paul or call 651-318-9091.
Food resource guides and posters
Guides
Find general food resources and those available in your neighborhood. Guides are available in multiple languages and are updated quarterly. Please call locations before visiting to be sure information is up-to-date.
- Find food and basic supplies near you - English
- Encuentre alimentos y suministros básicos en su área - Español
- Nrhiav tau cov khoom noj thiab khoom siv nyob ze koj - Hmoob
- Hel cuntada iyo kheyraadka Aasaasiga ah ee kuu dhow - Soomaali
- Nyaata fi dhiyeessii murteessoo nannoo kee jiran barbaadi - Oromoo
- Find food and basic supplies near you - Vietnamese
Posters
Posters promoting this webpage are available for organizations to download or order printed copies.
- Download the PDFS: English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo, Karen, Vietnamese.
- Order printed posters for your organization via the Food Resources Poster Order Form.