Food

Emergency food support

The people of Minnesota are here to help communities during difficult times. There are many resources in your community that can help families find food.

Minnesota Food Helpline (A service of Minnesota Hunger Solutions)

When you lose your job or your income simply decreases, the financial strain can make it difficult to afford food. The Minnesota Food Helpline can help assess your situation and guide you to resources. Contact 1-888-711-1151.

School Nutrition Programs

Federally assisted meal programs that operate in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.

Twin Cities Metropolitan Region Food Resource Map

An interactive map of food resources within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The map includes public transportation routes to help people get to the resources.

(WIC) Women, Infant, Children Programs

Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, women up to 6 months postpartum, and infants/children up to the 5th birthday.