Food help in Minnesota
Every food-assistance program available in Minnesota, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 5,076 verified locations across 342 cities and 87 counties.
Need food right now in Minnesota?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in Minnesota
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
1,093 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to Minnesota residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by Minnesota's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in Minnesota → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
0 WIC clinics in Minnesota. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in Minnesota → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
2,030 verified school + summer meal sites in Minnesota. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many Minnesota districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in Minnesota →FQHC community health centers
98 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in Minnesota provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in Minnesota →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve Minnesota residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes Minnesota. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse Minnesota by location
- All 342 cities with food pantries in Minnesota
- SNAP retailers in Minnesota (1,855 stores)
- Minnesota counties with SNAP retailers (87 counties)
- WIC clinics in Minnesota
- School + summer meal sites in Minnesota
- FQHC health centers in Minnesota
For Minnesota journalists, foundations, and researchers
- Minnesota Hunger Atlas — citation-ready stats: pantry counts, partner-verified %, top cities by pantry density, geographic coverage
- Minnesota disaster food assistance — active FEMA declarations + D-SNAP eligibility
- Minnesota press release — citation-ready Feed America footprint announcement (NewsArticle JSON-LD)
- Apply for SNAP in Minnesota — state portal + step-by-step
- Apply for WIC in Minnesota — agency portal + clinic locator
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in Minnesota?
1,093 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 342 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in Minnesota?
Visit /apply-snap/mn for Minnesota's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does Minnesota have WIC?
Yes — 0 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/mn for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in Minnesota?
1,855 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in Minnesota?
Yes. 2,030 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/mn.
Senior food help in Minnesota?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's Minnesota directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our Minnesota listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →