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Free Food Shelves and Meal Programs in Minneapolis: Where to Get Help Right Now
If you or your family are struggling to put food on the table, you are not alone — and you don’t have to go hungry. Minneapolis has a strong network of free food shelves, hot meal programs, and produce distributions open right now. Whether you need groceries for the week, a warm meal today, or support for a child or senior, there’s a resource nearby. Below is an up-to-date guide to where you can turn for free food in Minneapolis — no shame, no judgment.
More than 60,000 Minneapolis residents — about 14% of the city’s population — rely on food assistance each month. As many families face uncertainty around federal food benefits, local organizations and community kitchens are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry. Our Food Resources page has additional listings, but here are some of the most active programs operating right now.
Free Food Shelves in Minneapolis
NorthPoint Community Food Shelf — North Minneapolis
NorthPoint’s Food Shelf is located at 2220 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411 (enter from 14th Ave. N.), and is open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone: 612-767-9500.
Following a major campus expansion, the NorthPoint Food Shelf now operates as a modern choice pantry — rather than receiving pre-packed boxes, guests shop for items that reflect their household size, cultural preferences, and dietary needs. Other items available include cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, baby food, formula, diapers, pet food, and more. Staff can also assist with SNAP enrollment and MNsure registration.
Groveland Food Shelf — South Minneapolis
Groveland Food Shelf at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave., is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3–5:30 p.m. First-time visitors are asked to fill out a short form, and visitors can shop up to three times per week. Phone: 612-871-0277.
Jericho Road Food Shelf — Powderhorn/South Minneapolis
Jericho Road Food Shelf–Powderhorn at Jubilee Community Church, 1628 E. 33rd St., offers a food shelf including perishable food Monday through Thursday, 1:30–4:30 p.m., with produce distribution on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Phone: 612-455-1193.
Division of Indian Work – Horizons Unlimited Food Shelf — East Lake Street
The Division of Indian Work–Horizons Unlimited Food Shelf at 1001 E. Lake St. is a culturally sensitive food shelf serving the urban American Indian population, open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, noon–3 p.m. Phone: 612-722-8722.
Shiloh Cares Food Shelf — North Minneapolis
Shiloh Cares Food Shelf, located at 1201 West Broadway Ave., Suite 2, is open Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (you must be in line by 2:30 p.m. to shop the same day). Call 651-440-8113 for more information.
Community Emergency Service (CES) Food Shelf — South Minneapolis
CES offers fresh, nutritious food through its Food Market by appointment, helping individuals and families stretch their budgets and bring healthy meals home. CES also offers secure, contact-free food lockers so you can pick up groceries on your own schedule — morning, evening, or weekend. The food shelf is located at 1900 11th Ave. S. Phone: 612-870-1125. Appointments can also be made online at foodshelfces.timetap.com.
Free Hot Meal Programs in Minneapolis
Loaves & Fishes — Multiple Minneapolis Locations
Loaves & Fishes has grown to serving over one million meals annually at over 70 meal outlets across 8 Minnesota counties, making it the largest open-to-the-public meal program in the state. They serve basic, well-balanced, nutritious meals to anyone in need, and their no-questions-asked approach creates a welcoming, hospitable environment that protects the dignity of guests.
Minneapolis locations include:
- Salvation Army Temple Corps, 1604 E. Lake St. — Free meals served Monday–Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Phone: 612-377-9810.
- Loaves & Fishes–ICCM Life Center, 1812 Park Ave. S. — Free in-person meal Tuesday–Friday, 1–3 p.m.
- Loaves & Fishes–Peace House Community, 1816 Portland Ave. — Free meals Monday–Friday, 5–6 p.m. (to-go meals served at the back of the building).
- Great is Thy Faithfulness, 1115 30th Ave. N. — Hot evening meal served Monday–Friday, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Catholic Charities Mary F. Frey Opportunities Center
Catholic Charities Mary F. Frey Opportunities Center, 740 17th St. E., serves breakfast and lunch along with showers, internet access, laundry, employment counseling, and health resources. Breakfast is available Monday through Saturday, 7–8 a.m., and lunch Monday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bring an ID and sign up at the front desk. Phone: 612-204-6300.