Social Services/Food Resources
Bridge to Benefits
bridgetobenefits.org
Offers a free screening tool online to determine if you may be eligible for a variety of public work support programs. Examples: Free and Reduce Lunch, Tax Credits, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, Energy Assistance. They also have a FAQ page for each program with helpful information. Site is offered in English and Spanish.
CAP-HC (Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County)
caphennepin.org
Energy assistance, home ownership services, rental support services, homeless services, food support, tax assistance, legal service clinics, community development, financial services and MNSure application assistance
Bloomington Office
1101 East 78th Street, Suite 110
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-933-9639
Fare for All
fareforall.org
Great way to save money on quality, nutritious food. They buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meat in bulk to save you up to 40% off grocery store prices
Multiple locations
763-450-3860
Hennepin County Economic Supports: Food/Cash/Emergency/ Child Care Assistance & Housing Support Programs
hennepin.us/residents/human-services/cash-assistance
Food, cash, emergency and child care assistance and housing support are are provided to help eligible families and individuals meet their basic needs until they can support themselves. Learn More
Apply Online: Hennepin County is now using the new and improved MNBenefits.com application. Easy, convenient and available in multiple languages.
Call: Hennepin County Staff are ready to answer questions or walk through your application process. We’re available to take calls Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 612-596-1300.
Submit Documents: Already applied?
Upload: MNBenefits.com
Email [email protected]
Fax to 612-288-2981
Mail to: Hennepin County Human Services Dept. P.O. Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440
If people don’t have access to these options, there are document drop boxes available at any Hennepin County Human Service Center
Hennepin South Suburban Hub: 9600 Aldrich Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420
612-596-1300
Hunger Solutions
http://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/
Search for local food resources including: Food Pantry, Free Meal Sites, Meal Delivery, Discount Grocery, Farmers Markets.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
hennepin.us/residents/human-services/food-assistance
Helps people with low income to buy the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. Apply at MNBenefits.com
9600 Aldrich Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
612-596-1300
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)
veap.org
Provides a range of services including a Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, and Social Services to help low-income people meet immediate needs and reach their long-term goal of stability. Serves residents of Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and South Minneapolis. Rental Assistance Applications open the 28th of each month.
9600 Aldrich Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-888-9616
Veterans LinkAge Line
linkvet.custhelp.com
Support specialists trained through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
1-888-546-5838
WIC (Women, Infants, Children), Bloomington Public Health (Bloomington, Edina, Richfield Residents)
bloomingtonmn.gov/ph/wic
Designed to improve health for women and young children, and help families make positive nutrition and health decisions and help to put more fresh and healthy food on the table
952-563-8993
WIC (Women, Infants, Children)- Hennepin County (not Bloomington, Edina, Richfield Residents)
www.hennepin.us/residents/health-medical/wic-women-infants-children
Designed to improve health for women and young children, and help families make positive nutrition and health decisions and help to put more fresh and healthy food on the table
612-348-6100.
FOOD RESOURCES
VEAP Food Pantry
Monday-Friday
Call for an appointment 952-888-9616 x100
Anyone living in the cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and South Minneapolis zip codes of 55410, 55419, and 55417 is welcome to visit VEAP. No income requirements.
Food Pantry visitors are welcome twice a month. During your visit, you will select from shelf-stable items (like pasta, cereals, canned goods, etc.) as well as meat, dairy, fresh vegetables, fruit and bread. VEAP also provides household items like shampoo, toilet paper, diapers, pet food and more. If you have dietary restrictions, we will try to make every effort to meet your needs. Our inventory is always changing at VEAP, so we cannot promise access to specific items, but we will always try our best to meet your needs.
*If transportation is a barrier, ask about food delivery or a ride home from the pantry.
Para hablar con alguien en español, llame al 952.888.9616 x 1.
Чтобы поговорить с кем-то по-русски, звоните 952.888.9616 x 2.
VEAP’s mobile food pantry allows brings fresh produce and other healthy foods directly to people in our service area. Absolutely everyone is welcome to receive food from the mobile pantry!
Every Friday:
Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center
8201 Park Avenue South
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. or until food runs out. It is best to arrive early, as we tend to run out of items before 2:00 p.m.! If you need additional food, call VEAP at 952-888-9616.
Important parking notification: participants who are not attending prayer or other worship services at DAF are asked to park on the street. Thank you for your cooperation!
Saturdays:
St. Nicks Episcopal Church
7227 Penn Ave S, Richfield
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or until food runs out. It is best to arrive early, as we tend to run out of items before 4:00 p.m.
for other Mobile Pantry sites visit: https://veap.org/events/
Providing free prepared meals to anyone in need
Locations and meals times are available throughout the Twin Cities.
Locate a meal site near you: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/community-meal-sites/
Looking for discounted, quality food to purchase? The Food Groups offers two programs- open to everyone. Anyone can take advantage of these savings.
FARE FOR ALL
Great way to save money on quality, nutritious food. They buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meat in bulk to save you up to 40% off grocery store prices. Multiple locations
Twin Cities Mobile Market
Twin Cities Mobile Market is a grocery store on a bus! The Mobile Market brings affordable, healthy foods right to your neighborhood. Anyone can shop for a full selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, grains and other high-quality groceries.
The bus visits neighborhoods that don’t have access to full-service supermarkets, grocery stores, or food shelves.
Free Food Distributions- Open 1 or 2 days per month
Sanneh Foundation program– Multiple locations throughout the metro
Programs by Good In the Hood:
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Bethany Church
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: 2:00pm–5:00pm
6900 Auto Club Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Hennepin Technical College Eden Prairie
1st Tuesday of each month: 3:00pm-5:00pm
13100 College View Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Drive up for curbside or walk up and pick up. Volunteers will load your car.
Click Here for more info on Foodshelf in a Box program of Good In the Hood
Food in the ‘Hood at Cedar Valley
1st and 3rd Tuesday of month from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cedar Valley Church
8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Food in the ‘Hood at Sanctuary Haven
Every Wednesday/Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sanctuary Covenant Church
710 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411