With funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, remains uncertain, Minnesota families that rely on the assistance to feed their families are turning to food banks and nonprofits.
440,000 Minnesotans are SNAP recipients according to the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families. 152,000 of those recipients are children while 72,000 are seniors. The remaining 52,000 are adults with disabilities.
Courts last week ordered the Trump administration to continue disbursing SNAP benefits but on Monday the administration said it would only send partial payments to recipients.
Mshale has put together this non-exhaustive list of food banks and organizations that can help those in the Twin Cities metro area whose benefits have been cut off get the food they need. Some of these organizations are also accepting donations to continue their work of assisting the community during the SNAP cutoff.
We also recommend – especially for those outside of the metro – this FIND HELP – Hunger Solutions website which allows you to enter your address and it will direct you to resources closest to you. You can also call 1-888-711-1151.
Food Shelves
- CEAP (Brooklyn Center & Brooklyn Park).
- Ramsey and Washington County Food Support Resources (Google Document with a list).
- 360 Communities (Food shelves located in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville, and Rosemount.
- Minneapolis: Sabathani Community Center (Appointments are encouraged at this busy location). Check the website for current food distribution hours.
- Minneapolis: Food distribution by the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC).
- Anoka County: Southern Anoka Community Assistance serves Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Fridley, Spring Lake Park, and Northeast. Note: You must call ahead at 763-789-2444 to make an appointment for the food shelf. Curbside pick-up is also available.
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