Grand Rapids Food Shelf

2222 Cromell Drive in La Prairie
1.5 miles east of Grand Rapids on the south side of Hwy 2. Open Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30am to 3pm. Open first Tuesday until 5:30pm
Phone 218.326.4420

Serving the communities of Grand Rapids, Cohasset, Bovey, Coleraine, and Marble. Those living in the communities above who are unable to meet basic food needs are eligible to use the Grand Rapids Food Shelf. Approximately 3-5 days worth of food is given for no charge. Income guidelines may apply. People can use the food shelf once a month.

Grand Rapids Food Shelf also distributes the MAC and NAPS commodity program to eligible participants from the Grand Rapids area during those hours.

Donations to the Grand Rapids Food Shelf can be made anytime Second Harvest Food Bank is open: 7:30am to 5pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - noon Friday.

Mothers, Children and
Seniors MAC and NAPS

The Commodity   Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is available to low income mothers and children who aren't on WIC and to seniors over 60 who meet income guidelines.

The USDA program provides a free, approximately 40 pound box, of high quality
shelf stable food and cheese each month at over 30 locations in our service area.
For more information please call 218.326.4420.

Itasca Holiday Program

Second Harvest partners with businesses, civic organizations, churches, school groups and individuals to provide a holiday food box to Itasca area families, disabled adults and seniors and books and gifts for children during the holidays. This comprehensive annual program provides a happier holiday for those in need thanks to a caring community. Contact us in December for current information on the Itasca Holiday Program.

Nutrition Outreach Program

Provides several programs:

* Kids Packs to Go supplemental food sent home with school children who are at risk of hunger over long weekends or holidays.

* Kids Cafe, a partnership with the Cass Lake Boys and Girls Club, providing after school enrichment and a meal or snacks

* Mobile Pantries provide a food shelf on wheels to isolated communities

* Nutrition education is provided to food shelf clients and children and hunger awareness programs are available for the general public

Second Harvest
North Central Food Bank

2222 Cromell Drive in La Prairie
1.5 miles east of Grand Rapids on the south side of Hwy 2. Business Hours are 7:30am to 5pm Monday - Thursday & 8:00am to noon Friday. Acquisition

and distribution of large quantities of donated and purchased food and grocery products to agencies. Donations accepted during business hours. Call for emergency food referral. 218.326.4420.

Second Harvest offers educational opportunities to the local community. If your organization would like to hear about hunger issues and the impact Second Harvest has on the community, please call to arrange a speaker or a tour. We offer an interactive session on understanding local hunger in "Minnesota Hunger 101".
Group meeting facilities at the food bank are also available by arrangement.