Food Resources
Share what you can
Even though the federal shutdown has ended and benefits have been restored, many families in our community are still catching up and struggling with higher living costs. You can help by donating shelf-stable items to the Community Food Drive hosted at Ramsey County library locations in Maplewood, Roseville and Shoreview through Dec. 15. Learn more and see a list of most needed items.
Donate to the Community Food Drive
Service Alert
The recent federal shutdown has ended. Previously paused SNAP and MFIP food benefits are now being processed and distributed on schedule.
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.
- Be alert for scam calls, texts and emails. State agencies are reporting SNAP participants and others seeking help with food are being targeted by scams.
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.
- Free or discounted groceries.
- Farmers markets.
- Free meals.
Please call locations before visiting to be sure information is up-to-date.
Food resources for:
Food resource guides and posters
Guides
In addition to the Food Resources Map , find general food resources and neighborhood locations in the printable guide below.
- Find food and basic supplies near you - English
Posters
Posters promoting this webpage are available for organizations to download or order printed copies.