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Food help: food shelves, pantries, and free meals

Find free groceries, food shelves, food pantries, and free community meals across Dakota County and the South Metro. Compare walk-in, pickup, and appointment options to find the best fit.

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The Open Door Pantry: Eagan

Food pantry with scheduled appointments. Also offers a food pickup program where you can get bags to deliver to neighbors.

Where: 3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121

When: Pantry hours vary by day, including some evenings. See site.

Visit site · 651-686-0787 · Email

Statewide programs

State and federal programs available across Minnesota

Statewide · Income-based

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Distributes USDA foods through food shelves, on-site meal programs, and shelters. Available to anyone in Minnesota who self-reports household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Where: Minnesota, statewide. Distributed through local food shelves.

When: All year round

Learn more about TEFAP