99 Food Assistance in Minnesota — Free Help

99 verified food assistance resources in Minnesota. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community help.

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• Channel One Regional Food Bank — Food Assistance in Rochester, Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Dodge County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Dodge County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is t
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Faribault County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Faribault County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Fillmore County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Fillmore County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this i
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Freeborn County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Freeborn County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this i
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Goodhue County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Goodhue County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Houston County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Houston County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Mower County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Mower County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is t
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Rice County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Rice County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is th
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Steele County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Steele County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Wabasha County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Wabasha County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Waseca County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Waseca County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is
• Channel One Regional Food Bank (Winona County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (507) 287-2350 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Winona County. The food bank is based in Rochester and serves 13 counties — this is
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Minnesota — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (800) 657-3942 — Monthly box of free groceries for Minnesotans aged 60 and over with a low income, run by the Minnesota Department of Health through the state's food banks. The
• Fare For All - Discounted Grocery Packs — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (763) 450-3860 — Program run by The Food Group that sells boxes of groceries — fresh produce and frozen meat — at roughly 40 percent below store prices at pop-up sites across Mi
• Feeding America - Minnesota Food Banks — Food Assistance in Minneapolis, Minnesota — (800) 771-2303
• Feeding America - Minnesota Food Banks — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (800) 771-2303 — Feeding America is the national network the Minnesota food banks belong to. Its Find Your Local Food Bank page matches your ZIP code to the food bank responsibl
• Great Plains Food Bank (Clay County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (701) 232-6219 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Clay County. The food bank is based in Fargo, ND and serves 1 counties — this is the
• Minnesota EBT Card Customer Service (ebtEDGE) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (888) 997-2227 — Around-the-clock line for the EBT card your SNAP benefits are loaded onto. Call to check your balance, report the card lost or stolen, order a replacement, chan
• Minnesota Food HelpLine — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (888) 711-1151 — Free statewide helpline run by Hunger Solutions Minnesota. Staff will find the food shelves and meal programs nearest you, check whether you qualify for SNAP, a
• Minnesota SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (651) 539-7700 — Statewide help applying for SNAP food benefits in Minnesota. Benefits arrive each month on an EBT card you use like a debit card at grocery stores, many farmers
• Minnesota School and Summer Meals — Food Assistance in Minnesota — 800-366-8922 — The Minnesota Department of Education's Food and Nutrition Service runs free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch during the school year, and the Summer
• Minnesota WIC Program (Women, Infants & Children) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (800) 657-3942 — Statewide line for WIC, which provides free healthy food, breastfeeding support, and nutrition advice for pregnant people, new parents, babies, and children und
• North Country Food Bank (Becker County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (218) 399-7356 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Becker County. The food bank is based in East Grand Forks and serves 21 counties — t
• North Country Food Bank (Beltrami County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Minnesota — (218) 399-7356 — Regional food bank in the Minnesota TEFAP food bank network responsible for Beltrami County. The food bank is based in East Grand Forks and serves 21 counties —

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Frequently asked questions

How many food assistance resources are available in Minnesota?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Minnesota. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

Are these food assistance services free?

Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.

Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.

Can I get help in a language other than English?

Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).

In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.