Grand Marais/Cook County Food Shelf (AEOA)
- Fresh and shelf-stable food, plus two vouchers for dried goods and produce redeemable in Grand Marais grocery stores
- For those in crisis or within income guidelines
- Open every Monday 3-5pm and 1st Wednesday of the month 5-7pm
- Register on site during distribution hours
Food shelf location:
First Congregational Church
300 W 2nd St, Grand Marais
218-387-2113
Grand Portage Food Distribution Program
- Participating households receive a montly food package to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet
- Foods offered may include canned and packaged food, frozen food, specialty, traditional and seasonal items
- Food package pick-up at 101 Store Road
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
73 Upper Road
(218) ) 475-2655
Grand Portage Food Shelf
- Open from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday
- Food shelf located at Grand Portage Human Services
- Please call ahead so food can be ready for pickup
To arrange for food pickup or for more information:
Grand Portage Human Services
2 Casino Drive
(218) 475-2453
Mobile Food Pantry Program
- Monthly supply of supplemental nutrious food for those who are income-eligible or who are in crisis
- Availability varies, but food package may include cereal, pasta, brown or white rice, protein (chicken, beef, tuna, or peanut butter), milk, cheese, fruits and vegetables
- Distribution fourth Wednesday of the month - rain or shine
- Register at the time of food pickup - be ready to provide basic information such as name, address, number of people in the household and household income
- Make sure your vehicle has capacity for 1-2 boxes of food (limit 4 households per vehicle)
Food Distribution Sites and Hours
Grand Portage Community Center
73 Upper Road
Grand Portage, MN
11:30-noon fourth Wednesday of the month
Cook County Community Center
317 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN
1:30 - 2:00pm fourth Wednesday of the month
For more information contact:
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
(218) 336-2312
info@northernlakesfoodbank.org
Ruby’s Pantry
- Pop-up food shelf with fresh and shelf-stable food
- No income or residency requirement
- $25 suggested donation per bundle (cash or check)
Distribution
2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:00 – 6:30pm
Registration begins at 5pm on the day of the event
Drive-thru pickup only
Great Expectations School
550 E 5th Street, Grand Marais
Vehicle distribution line forms on the south side of 5th Street
For more information
Beth Kennedy, (218) 387-1314
or email rubys@boreal.org
Statewide Programs / Resources:
Commodity Supplemental Food Program – Nutrition for Seniors (CSFP)
- Also known as Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
- Food packages with shelf-stable foods, including grains, fruits, vegetables, protein and dairy
- For people aged 60 and older who meet income guidelines
- Available for pickup the first Monday of each month, 12:30-1:00pm
- Must be approved for the program through Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank before picking up food
Food pickup location:
First Congregational Church
300 W 2nd St
Grand Marais
(218) 387-2113
To apply or for program information, contact:
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
218-727-5653, ext. 112
or Toll Free (888) 727-5653
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Support to help stretch household food budget
- For Minnesotans who meet income guidelines
- Funds are placed into an EBT card (similar to a debit card) which can be used at any store displaying a poster or sign that reads: “We Accept EBT”
Contact Cook County Public Health & Human Services
218‐387‐3620
or toll free 800‐663‐6771
In Grand Portage contact Grand Portage Human Services
(218) 475-2453
Contact
Cook County Aging Coalition
c/o Care Partners of Cook County
PO Box 282
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 231-8903
Toll Free: (855) 444-3910
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