Food Help

No one should be hungry!  Below is a list of Food Help the community is offering:

Free Meals

• Cafe Racer (Minneapolis) – Free take-out lunch the last Monday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Focus MN (St. Paul) – Lunch bags Mon–Thurs 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; community dinner Sundays 5-6:30 p.m.
• Hope Breakfast Bar (St. Paul) – Free pancakes to take home, no questions asked, 7-9 a.m.
• J. Selby’s (St. Paul) – Free plant-based community bowl—no questions asked; Wednesday–Saturday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m; Sunday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Loaves & Fishes MN – Find a free meal using their online search tool.
• Open Hands Midway – Free community meals (takeout only); Mondays: Hot meal served 12–2 p.m., plus produce and bakery items; Wednesdays: Bagged lunch served 12–2 p.m., plus produce and bakery items.
• The Nook and Shamrocks (St. Paul) – Free kids’ meals to families who show a SNAP/EBT card during the benefit suspension.
• Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation St. Paul Opportunity Center – To-go meals daily, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
• Shobi’s Table Food Truck – Free or pay-what-you-can meals across St. Paul, Tuesday–Friday (Christ on Capitol Hill, Rice & Larpenteur, Faith Lutheran, Allianz Field).
• St. Matthew’s Catholic Church (St. Paul) – Dine-in or take-out, Monday–Friday, 5-6 p.m.

• Taco Johns (multiple locations) – The Mexican chain is offering a free bean or beef burrito along with a round of potato oles to anyone who needs it at many of its locations. All you need to do is ask for the “Community Special.”

Food Shelves & Groceries

• DoorDash – DoorDash is helping SNAP recipients during the federal aid lapse by delivering 1 million free meals through food banks and waiving delivery and service fees on one grocery order for eligible customers. From Nov. 1–30, 2025, SNAP users can link their EBT card to their DoorDash account and use promo code SNAPDD to receive $0 delivery and service fees at participating stores, including Hy-Vee, Dollar General, and Sprouts.
• East Side Market (St. Paul) – From Nov. 5-30, East Side Market will offer $50 in free groceries—including meat, bread, and milk—to SNAP EBT customers whose cards haven’t been reloaded for November.
• Fare For All – Discounted grocery pop-ups, including West 7th Community Center (first Friday of each month).
• GoPuff – GoPuff is offering SNAP recipients up to $50 in free groceries this November, split into two $25 credits with free delivery—use code SNAPRELIEF1 from Nov. 1–15 and SNAPRELIEF2 from Nov. 16–30 after adding your SNAP/EBT card to your account; each offer is limited to the first 200,000 users.
• Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf (St. Paul) – By appointment; call 651-224-4601.
• Mill City Farmers Market (Minneapolis) – Starting Nov. 1, any customer who presents an EBT card at its info booth can receive $10 in Farmers Market Bucks.
• Minnesota Hunger Solutions – Search for a local food bank or call 888-711-1151.
• Neighborhood House Food Market (West Side & Montreal Avenue) – Free produce and pantry staples, multiple weekday hours.
• Sanneh Foundation – Multiple options for community food distributions.
• Twin Cities Mobile Market – A grocery store on wheels offering affordable food throughout St. Paul neighborhoods.

Free Meals

• Buzz Coffee and Cafe (Burnsville) – The Buzz will host a free community chili night on Nov. 5 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy chicken or veggie chili, cornbread, and more. Families are encouraged to RSVP online to help plan for food quantities.
• Cabina Coffee (Pine City) – Starting Nov. 1, free grilled cheese sandwich ordered for or by a child ages 17 and under. The offer continues until SNAP benefits are restored.
• Chaska Moravian Church – Second Saturday of each month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Heights Pizza Man (Columbia Heights) – Starting Nov. 3, free pizza slices, salads, and cheesebread will be available to anyone in need—no questions asked. The restaurant plans to continue the offer as long as funds allow and is accepting donations via the QR code linked here.
• Randy’s Gluten-Free Pizzeria (Oakdale) – Families who receive SNAP subsidies with one or more children under 16 with gluten sensitivities can reach out for fresh or frozen pizzas by calling 651-335-3353 or emailing randy@randyspizza.com.
• Shakopee Bowl (Shakopee) – Starting Nov. 1, all children can get a free hamburger meal when they dine-in until SNAP benefits are restored. No purchase necessary, no questions asked.
• St. John’s Lutheran Church (Chaska) – Free meal every Monday, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
• St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Watertown) – First Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m.
• Whiskey Creek BBQ (Cottage Grove) – “Whiskey Creek Meal” includes pulled pork and sides—free for anyone in need.
• Yummy Bites (Columbia Heights) – Anyone in need can pick up a free warm waffle daily from 2-4 p.m.

Food Shelves

• 360 Communities (Burnsville) – Free fresh-food giveaway Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
• CEAP (Brooklyn Center & Brooklyn Park) – A long-running community hub for free groceries and meals.
• Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties – Food and household assistance.
• Greater Minnesota Council of Churches – Pop-up food shelves and hot meals available statewide. Call 612-276-1500 for information.
• PROP Food Shelf (Eden Prairie) – Drop off donations at 14700 Martin Drive or donate online.
• Hope Church Blaine: 1264 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434 763-757-4266 (food distribution)

• Saca 627 38th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-789-2444