Free Food and Meal Resources

Due to the federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be reduced this month. Find the latest updates about SNAP benefits at dcyf.mn.gov/federal-shutdown. School meals are NOT impacted. Breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for all students at school.

Minnesota has more than 300 food shelves and meal programs to help support families. Review a list of free food resources in St. Paul below.

Thanksgiving Meals

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Men's Campus at 435 University Ave. E. on Thanksgiving day, a free community meal is served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hoggsbreath Bar & Grill (2504 Rice St.):

Free to-go meals will be provided on Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Saint Paul Opportunity Center (422 Dorothy Day Place):

Meals are served on Thanksgiving Day from 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Shobi's Table:

A Gratitude Feast will be held on Wednesday, November 26, from 4-7 p.m. at Christ on Capitol Hill Lutheran Church (105 University Ave. W.)

Free Food Resources in St. Paul

Ramsey County Food Resources

Ramsey County Food Locations Map

Includes food shelves, groceries at low or no cost, farmers' markets, and meals at no cost.

Minnesota Food Helpline

Call 1-888-711-1151 for assistance Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hunger Solutions Food Locations Map

Neighborhood House Free Food Markets

Wellstone Center Food Market
- Appointments are required. Schedule an appointment online or call 651-789-3602 on Monday through Friday between 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Address: 179 Robie Street, St. Paul, MN 55107
- Phone Number: 651-789-3630
- Hours: Monday from 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- Parking: Park behind the Wellstone Center. You may park along the curb next to the building (on the left as you drive up).
Neighborhood House Food Market
- No appointment is required.
- Address: 1080 Montreal Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116
- Phone Number: 651-789-3600
- Hours: Monday through Wednesday from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- Parking: Enter through Montreal Ave. and park in the lower lot, south of the building (look for the parking signs).

Neighborhood House Free Fresh Produce Events

Wellstone Center
- Address: 179 Robie Street, St. Paul, MN 55107
- Hours: Wednesday, November 19, from 10-11 a.m.

Loaves and Fishes Community Food Distribution

Loaves and Fishes Community Warehouse
- Registration is required. Register online here.
- Address: 2920 N 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Hours: Friday 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Loaves and Fishes Free Ready-to-Eat Meals

Over 30 Twin Cities locations, including two in St. Paul.
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Saint Paul Opportunity Center
- Address: 422 Dorothy Day Place, St. Paul, MN 55102
- Hours: Daily (Sunday through Saturday) from 4:30-5:15 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
- Address: 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55107
- Hours: Monday through Friday from 5-6 p.m.
- Serviced from the Social Hall. Enter at Door #5, accessible from the SE parking lot of W. Robie St.
- To-go meals are available
- No meal service on Thursday, November 27, or Friday, November 28 (Thanksgiving)

Salvation Army Food Resources

401 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
Food Shelf - Wide range of groceries
- Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9-11 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 1-3 p.m.
Food Fair - Fresh produce distribution
- Hours: Friday beginning at 11 a.m.
Brown Bag - For seniors only
- Hours: Every fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Worship Center
Community Dinner - Hot meal for families
- Hours: Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Worship Center

Restaurants Offering Free Meals

East Side Market (962 Burr St., St. Paul)

From Nov. 5-30, East Side Market will provide any customer with a SNAP EBT card who is in need with $50 of free groceries, including meat, bread, and milk, provided their EBT cards are not loaded for November.

GoPuff (app-based)

The food delivery app is donating $10 million in free groceries to SNAP recipients. Those who are eligible can get a $50 credit for groceries. The credit will be available in two $25 increments, one that can be used from November 1-15 and another for November 16-30. Details can be found here.

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."

Eggroll Queen

Until SNAP benefits are restored, this food truck is offering community meals every Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., when families can pick up a free hot meal from their kitchen. Sign up by messaging Eggroll Queen through Facebook with the subject EQ Meals, and let them know how many people you’re feeding and when you plan to pick up your meals. Donations and volunteers are welcome. 85 County Road B E., Little Canada. Find their Facebook page here.

Hope Breakfast Bar

Starting November 3, any family in need can come to Hope Breakfast Bar in St. Paul between 7-9 a.m. to pick up hot, fresh pancakes to take home—no questions asked. 1 S. Leech St., St. Paul, hopebreakfast.com.

Mill City Farmers Market

Starting November 1, the market will provide $10 in MCFM Bucks to any customer who presents their EBT card at the Info Booth, regardless of the current balance. Use it on any SNAP-eligible items at the market. 750 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org.

The Nook and Shamrock’s

This pair of St. Paul restaurants will offer free kids’ meals Mondays through Wednesdays while SNAP benefits are suspended. Be sure to bring your SNAP card and photo ID. 492 Hamline Ave. S., St. Paul, crnook.com; 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul, crshamrocks.com.

Randy’s Gluten-Free Pizza

Those in the Twin Cities metro who have lost SNAP benefits and have kids under 16 with celiac or non-celiac wheat sensitivities can reach out to Randy for fresh and frozen pizzas (pick-up only). Call 651-335-3353 or email randy@randyspizza.com. 6030 N. 50th St., Oakdale, randyspizza.com.