Free Food in Minneapolis, MN
One of the Upper Midwest's largest metropolitan centers, Minneapolis straddles the Mississippi River with distinct neighborhoods and a progressive spirit. Lakes within city limits offer refuge and recreation.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 17% of Minneapolis residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 40 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Minneapolis resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Minneapolis
- Food Pantry: 29
- Blessing Box: 7
- Church-based Program: 3
- Meal Program: 2
- College Food Pantry: 1
- Food Bank: 1
Resources in Minneapolis
40 results
5th Street Community Pantry
3248 4th Avenue South
Blessing Box
Aliveness Project
1801 Central Avenue NE"
Food Pantry
Aliveness Project Food Shelf
3808 Nicollet Ave S
Food Pantry
B.O.B (Big Outstanding Box)
4100 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis
Blessing Box
Brian Coyle Community Center
730 E. 38th Street"
Food Pantry
Bryn Mawr Market' s Neighborhood Pantry
412 Cedar Lake Rd
Food Pantry
Bryn Mawr Market' s Neighborhood Pantry
412 Cedar Lake Rd S
Blessing Box
CAPI Food Shelf
3901 Chicago Avenue South"
Food Pantry
Center for Asians and Pacific Islanders (CAPI) Food Shelf
3702 E Lake Street
Food Pantry
Central Lutheran Community Meals
310 E. 38th St"
Food Pantry
Community Emergency Service
92 Saint Mary's Avenue SE"
Food Pantry
Division of Indian Work
420 15th Avenue South"
Food Pantry
East Side Neighborhood Service
1001 East Lake Street"
Food Pantry
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
1115 N 30th Ave
Food Bank
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
511 Groveland Ave
Food Pantry
Incarnation Church Food Shelf
3817 Pleasant Ave
Food Pantry
Islamic Center of Minnesota Halal Food Shelf
Islamic Center of Minnesota
Food PantryChurch-based Program
LHENA Food Share
2836 Lyndale Avenue South
Food Pantry
Little Kitchen Food Shelf
3701 E 50th Street"
Food Pantry
Loaves and Fishes/Holy Rosary Church
3041 Fremont Avenue South"
Food Pantry
Loaves and Fishes/St. Stephen's Church
2200 Freemont Avenue North"
Food Pantry
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - LSS Meals
2414 Park Avenue
Meal ProgramChurch-based Program
Masjid An Nur
1000 Currie Avenue"
Food Pantry
Maurin House - Minneapolis Catholic Worker
4341 7th Street NE
Meal ProgramChurch-based Program
Minnehaha Food Shelf
1835 Penn Avenue N"
Food Pantry
Minnpaws Community Cat Pantry
36th & Harriet Ave S
Blessing Box
Mount Olivet Church
905 S Fourth Avenue S"
Food Pantry
People Serving People
614 S 3rd St
Food Pantry
Prospect Park UMC Pantry
22 Southeast Orlin Avenue
Blessing Box
Sabathani Community Center Food Shelf
310 East 38th Street
Food Pantry
Salvation Army Food Shelf Center City
2727 Central Avenue NE"
Food Pantry
Salvation Army Food Shelf Central
2024 Lyndale Avenue N"
Food Pantry
Salvation Army Food Shelf North
1604 E Lake Street"
Food Pantry
Shelf of Hope at Gethsemane Church
525 N 7th St Minneapolis
Food Pantry
Shiloh Temple
1010 Currie Avenue North"
Food Pantry
Stevens Square-Loring Heights Little Free Pantry
1901 Stevens Ave
Food Pantry
UBC Little Free Pantry
1219 University Ave SE
Blessing Box
University of Minnesota - Nutritious U Food Pantry
Coffman Union
College Food Pantry
Victory Memorial Drive Free Little Pantry
Dowling Avenue North and Washburn Avenue North
Blessing Box
Waite House - Pillsbury United Communities
3001 University Avenue SE"
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in Minneapolis
Where can I get free food in Minneapolis?
There are 40 resources available: food pantries, blessing boxes, church programs, meal programs, and food banks.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone with no proof of income, though some may have a service area or ask you to book ahead, so it's worth calling first.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free. No referral needed.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Some of Minneapolis's community fridges may be stocked throughout the day; check the map to find the nearest one.