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Eligibility
We are located in Mounds View and provide food and other basic needs, as well as connections to other important programs and services. We primarily serve school district families in need and food insecure individuals living in the communities of
- Mounds View
- New Brighton
- Shoreview
- North Oaks
- Arden Hills
- Northern Roseville
- and a small section of Vadnais Heights.
Appointments
Schedule an appointment
Or call 651-621-6280 (Español - 651-621-6284)
Hours:
We are open for appointments:
- Monday - Friday during the day
- Tuesday evenings
You may come twice a month or more often if approved by a staff member. If you have dietary restrictions, we will try and accommodate you. Keep in mind, our inventory is constantly changing, so we cannot always provide access to specific items, but we will try our best to meet your needs.
Food Shelf Pick-Up & Delivery Options
Shop Inside
- Appointments are required and only one adult will be allowed to shop inside per family.
- Please be prepared to fill out a short intake form if necessary.
- Each household will choose their own groceries and will receive approximately 7 days worth of nutritionally balanced food items including meat and milk, fresh produce and deli items, personal hygiene items, and cleaning supplies, along with additional resources and referrals to other low income programs and services. A typical family of four will receive approximately 100-125 pounds of food and personal care items.
Curbside fast track pickup
- Appointments are required. Day and evening appointments are available.
- You will receive a cart of pre-packaged groceries that contain boxed and canned foods, meats, milk, dairy, deli, hygiene and cleaning supplies as well as special requests that we receive from you. A typical family of four will receive approximately 7 days worth of food or about 100-125 pounds of food and non-food items.
- You will be able to choose your own produce and bakery items.
Delivery
Available for seniors and disabled adults as well as school referrals.
School Supplies
We understand some families might need a little extra support to start the school year off right. If you need help with school supplies, please call us at 651-621-6280.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy:
Ralph Reeder Food Shelf/Mounds View Public Schools is accessible to people with physical disabilities, including people using wheelchairs, and persons who have learning, visual, hearing, or speech problems. We will serve all individuals who are eligible and are committed to making appropriate and reasonable accommodations in order to make our services accessible.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities).