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Free food pantries Saint Paul Minnesota and Ramsey County

Updated October 21, 2025 • 6 min read • 1,180 words
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Ramsey County Minnesota food banks.

Food pantries in Ramsey County and Saint Paul Minnesota offer free food, meals, and other aid to families across the county. Many of the leading centers and food banks are listed below. Funding is often limited, and they are only open certain hours. Call or stop by for information on the various resources they provide. In addition to offering food to the needy, many of the pantries can either provide, or direct people to, other local Ramsey County resources. For example, a pantry can sometimes provide clothing or personal products. Many locations also run holiday programs, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and gifts. Or learn about and get help applying for other federal government food assistance programs that can help Saint Paul families, such as food stamps or WIC.

Face to Face Health and Counseling Service

SafeZone 308 Prince Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Phone number - (651) 224-9644 They offer assistance for the eastern metro area.

St. Paul Area Farmer's Market

Main address - 290 East 5th Street Saint Paul, MN 55101

Merrick Community Services, Hudson Road Food Shelf

1075 Hudson Road Saint Paul, MN 55106 Call (651) 772-2313

Southeast Asian Ministry

Hmong Elder Program

First Lutheran Church

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 Phone number of pantry - (651) 293-1261

Merrick Community Services

1575 Ames Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55106 Call (651) 774-9647 Roosevelt Homes Food Shelf is offered from this location. Food boxes, meals, and other aid is offered.

Mounds Park United Methodist Church

Saint Paul, MN 55106 Phone number - (651) 774-8736 The program run is called Glorious Grocery Give-A-Way

Women's Life Care Center

2870 Middle Street Little Canada, Minnesota 55117 Women can access Pregnancy Related Services, including diapers, baby food, and advice.

Southeast Asian Ministry

105 West University Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55103 Dial (651) 293-1261

  • resource called Cambodian Elder Program is administered.

Sharing Korner

439 Thomas Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103 (651) 293-1931 Food Shelf is located at this center. Clothing, holiday meals, and summer lunches are offered to low income and other Ramsey County families.

Hunger Solutions Minnesota - Statewide Hunger Relief Advocacy and Referral

Food pantry location is 555 Park Street Saint Paul, MN 55103 Call the center at (651) 486-9860

JESUS Delivers Food Ministry

St. Paul Evangelistic Association

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107

Neighborhood House

179 Robie Street East

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107 Telephone number is (651) 789-2500 Food Shelf/Basic Needs Program. May have meals around the holidays too, as well as gifts for children.

Catholic Charities - Dorothy Day Center

Drop-in Center with Meals

183 Old 6th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 293-1919 West 7th Community Center, Inc. 265 Oneida Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 298-5493 Meals On Wheels for seniors and homebound. Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church has Bill's Pantry on site Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Call (651) 228-0370 Supplemental Grocery Program provides government surplus food. Both federal and state of Minnesota resources are distributed.

Jewish Family Service - JFS

1633 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Call (651) 698-0767

Senior Services Program

Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services - St. Paul Citadel West 7th Street Office Location is 401 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

  • number of social services programs are run, including a food bank, help for bills and rent, and items like gasoline vouchers and food.

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District #622

Senior Activities run from Gladstone Community Education Center

Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 (651) 702-8200

Second Harvest Heartland

1140 Gervais Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55109-2020 The regional Feeding America affiliate. They partner with churches and charities in Ramsey County.

Firstat Nursing and Home Healthcare

Address is 1885 University Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104 Telephone number - (651) 288-0222 Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. 100 North Oxford Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 (651) 224-4601 Food Shelf/Clothing Closet. Free meals, groceries, and clothes for work or school are offered across Ramsey County.

Franciscan Brothers of Peace

1289 Lafond Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 Food Shelf phone number is (651) 646-8586

The Minnesota Project

Fruits of the City

Location 1885 University Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55104

Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services of Minnesota - SAYFSM

Case Management and Care Advocacy

1885 University Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

Keystone Community Services

Address is 2000 St. Anthony Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 Call (651) 645-0349

Senior Food and Assistance Programs

Wilder Community Services for Aging

650 Marshall Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 (651) 280-2000 Meals on Wheels

Merrick Community Services

715 Edgerton Street Saint Paul, MN 55130 Main number - (651) 771-8821

Youth Services

Union Gospel Mission - St. Paul, Meals Program 435 East University and Lafayette Saint Paul, Minnesota 55130 Call the food bank at (651) 228-1800 for information

Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services

St. Paul Eastside Office

1019 Payne Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55130 They offer free Christmas and Thanksgiving meals in addition to the regular food bank. There are also applications to financial aid, SNAP food stamps, and other government aid.

Department of Indian Work

1671 Summit Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105 Call the food bank at (612) 722-8722

Emergency Food Shelf

St. Paul Public Schools ISD #625 1930 Como Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108

Free and Reduced Price School Meal Programs

University of Minnesota Extension - State Office

Consumer Resources

240 Coffey Hall Saint Paul, MN 55108 Offers referrals and information on local Ramsey County non-profits and government services. Focus is on food, meals, and items like medications and baby supplies.

Lyngblomsten Care Center

5-5-1 Club Community Center

1415 Almond Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55108 Primary phone number - (651) 632-5429

Summer Food Service Program - Statewide

Summer Youth Meal Program - 2011 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, Minnesota 55113-4266 Cradle of Hope

1935 West County Road B2

Roseville, MN 55113

Offers Financial Aid for Pregnancy Related Expenses

Presbyterian Homes and Services, Senior Nutrition Programs

2845 Hamline Avenue North

Roseville, Minnesota 55113 (952) 948-3000

Store To Door, Grocery Delivery for Homebound Elderly

1935 West County Road B2

Roseville, MN 55113 Telephone number is 651.642.1892 Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area Address of food pantry - 1375 St. Paul Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116 Telephone number (651) 698-0751 Seniors can apply for Aging Services. This will also provide meal delivery to senior citizens and the disabled in the Saint Paul area.

Francis Basket Food Shelf

1293 East Maynard Drive, #410 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116 Phone number - (651) 699-0986 The center has groceries, baby formula, and perishable food. By