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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
To sign up or for more information:
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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