Cook County Coop – Good Harbor Hill Programs

• Good Harbor Hill Scholarship
  • Assists income-eligible applicants with the cost of becoming a Coop member
  • Participants pay at least $12 annually toward the cost of Coop membership; the Coop will cover the rest
  • Must apply for the program for the first time in person
  • Must re-apply for the program each year, either in person or online

  Good Harbor Hill Discount

  • 10% off most Coop purchases for income-eligible applicants
  • Discount excludes co+op basics, co+op deals and special orders (which are already discounted)
  • May be combined with the Good Harbor Hill Scholarship (above)
  • Must apply for the program for the first time in person
  • Must re-apply for the program each year, either in person or online

  Recipients of one or more of these programs qualify for the Good Harbor Hill Scholarship and Discount:

  • Emergency Assistance Program
  • Section 8 Housing
  • Medicaid
  • SNAP/EBT
  • Social Security Disability
  • WIC

To apply or for more information:

Cook County Whole Food Co-op
20 East First Street
Grand Marais MN 55604
(218) 387-2503

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 4:30-6:30pm
• Register on site during distribution hours

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

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

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)

Power of Produce Program

• Income-eligible adults 65+ (and children age 4-12) receive tokens to purchase fresh produce at the Grand Marais Farmer’s Market each week beginning mid-July
• Visit the market welcome booth to sign up and receive tokens
• All tokens may be spent each week or saved for a later market in the same year   
• Sponsored by the Oral Health Task Force and Empty Bowls

Grand Marais Farmer’s Market

• Market open from mid-June to mid-October
• Power of Produce program begins mid-July)
• Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm
• Cook County Community Center, 317 W 5th St, Grand Marais

Nutrition for Seniors Program – Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

• Formerly 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 fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30-2:00pm
• Must be approved for the program before picking up food

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”