PANTRY
THE GROVE – COTTAGE GROVE
Little Free Pantry
Help Cultivate the common good
Due to both increasing cost of groceries and the recent pause of funding for food assistance program, many households in our community are having trouble getting access to food. We’re committed to doing what we can to help — in the small but important ways we can.
During the month of November, we’re collecting items to stock the Little Free Pantry in front our building that provides free food to people in our neighborhood.
Need additional or longer-term help? Check out some of the amazing organizations helping to keep our community fed.
WHAT TO DONATE
Most needed items:
Proteins: Canned chicken, tuna, salmon, and beans.
Grains: Pasta, rice, cereal, and oatmeal.
Produce: Fresh or canned vegetables and fruits.
Pantry staples: Peanut butter, jelly, powdered milk, tea, coffee, bread, and cooking oil.
Prepared meals: Easy Mac, hearty soups, and pasta/rice mixes.
Toiletries: Toilet paper, dish & laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, and diapers.
Please do not donate the following:
Alcohol, expired goods, open packaging, perishable food, or unlabeled items.
Thank you for understanding
Smaller donations can simply be placed in the Little Free Pantry at any time during the week, and larger quantities can be dropped off at our welcome desk on Sunday mornings.
The Grove - Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
At the the corner of 90th Street S and Ironwood Ave S.
Across from Aldi.
OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES
Basic Needs Food Market
Free Grocery Store
8475 East Point Douglas Road, Ste. 106
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Phone: 612-489-6192
Email: foodmgr@basicneedsmn.org
Market Hours : Monday , Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:30am – 3pm , Wednesday 10:30am-5:30pm
no signup, documentation or eligibility requirements
https://www.basicneedsmn.org/food-market
Friends in Need
Food Shelf
255 3rd St.
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
Phone: 651-458-0730 – call to make an appointment (Mondays 12-3, Tuesdays 7:30-4:00)
Service Hours (appointment required):
• Tuesdays — 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM
• Wednesdays — 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
https://www.finfood.org/
Hastings Family Service
Food Shelf
301 East 2nd Street
Hastings, MN 55033
The Market Food Shelf provides people in need of emergency, short-term assistance with a seven-day supply of groceries, including fresh or frozen meat, milk and dairy, fruits and vegetables, canned and packaged food items and personal care items. A full food shelf order can be scheduled once per month. Self-declared income eligibility for TEFAP is required.
In-Person shopping and Pre-packed Drive-Up option are available Tuesday – Friday.
Appointment required. Call 651-437-7134 to schedule your In-Person or Drive-up appointment.Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm
Today’s Harvest
Free Grocery Store
Two Locations:
8264 4th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128
1740 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN 55109
Today’s Harvest is a free market open 6 days a week where you can receive about 1-2 day’s worth of food. You can choose from fresh produce, meat, deli, dairy, and bakery items. You will only need to provide your household size and zip code. You are welcome to shop at Today’s Harvest as often as you need – even daily.
Monday – Friday 12pm-6pm and Saturday 10am-1pm