2024 THANKSGIVING GROCERY & MEAL RESOURCES
for Ramsey County Residents
(as of November 4, 2024)
Fare for All offers discounted Thanksgiving grocery packs with turkey, other frozen meats, vegetable, and pie. For more information, call 763-450-3860 or go to: https://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all/schedule/
$35.00
LOCAL Whole Turkey - Ferndale - 10-12lbs
LOCAL Chicken Drums - Kadejan - 1.25lb
Sage Pork Sausage - 1lb
Italian Meatballs - 16oz
Green Beans - 12oz
Pumpkin Pie - 24oz
Produce Pack for $10 includes: LOCAL Russet Potatoes - 5lb, Onions - Yellow 2lb, Yams - 3ct, Apples - Fuji - 3ct, Pears - Bartlett - 3ct, Celery - 1lb, Carrots - 1lb
Ramsey County locations include:
St. Paul-West 7th Community Center - Nov. 1, 10-12pm,
Roseville-Real Life Church - Nov. 12, 3-5pm,
Maplewood- Redeeming Love Church - Nov. 11, 3:30-5:30,
White Bear Lake-Community of Grace - Nov. 10, 10-3pm, and
Oakdale-Grace of God Lutheran - Nov. 18, 3:30-5:30.
White Bear Area Food Shelf Give a Gobble: Every year local businesses and neighbors come together to provide our community with turkeys and all the essentials needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast.
2024 Distribution Dates
Monday, November 25, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 26, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration will open November 11. Check the website for a link to register on or after November 11: www.whitebearfoodshelf.org
FOCUS Minnesota at 550 Rice Street, Saint Paul, is offering Thanksgiving groceries at their Food Shelf on Saturday, November 23, 10:00-11:30 am to the first 100 and a prepared Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 24, from 5:00pm-until they run out of food. Open to anyone in need. For more information: (651) 222-0712.
Saint Andrew’s Community Resource Center has a FREE community meal every Thursday, BUT NOT on Thanksgiving Day. They are having a Thanksgiving food giveaway on Thursday, Nov. 21. Vouchers for the giveaway must be obtained by Tuesday, Nov. 12th and provide for a frozen turkey and the fixings (to cook). Vouchers can be obtained through: Mahtomedi Food Shelf, St. Jude of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., 651-395-5350, North St. Paul Food Shelf, 2266 2nd St. N, North St. Paul, 651-770-1309, and St. Andrews Community Resource Center, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi.
ADDITIONAL FOOD RESOURCE UPDATES for November
Keystone Community Food Center, 1800 University Ave, St. Paul, will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, and Nov. 29. Their regular food shelf hours are Mon-Fri 10-12 and 2-4, except Wed 4-7pm. Keystone also offers mobile markets and grocery delivery to select neighborhoods in St. Paul. Call 651-917-3792 for more information.
Loaves & Fishes offers dinner meals. Click on each location for more information or to volunteer.
St. Paul sites:
422 Dorothy Day Place, Every day: 4:30 to 5:15 PM
2708 33rd Ave. N, 2nd Thursday: 5:00 to 6:00 PM, in-person meal
1390 Larpenteur Ave E, Wednesday: 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Merrick Community Services Food Shelf serves residents of the East Side of St. Paul and Maplewood. Located at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St. N, St. Paul with both drive-thru and in-person shopping. There will be no Thanksgiving baskets this year but the food shelf will be open normal hours on Monday-Wednesday and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. Call 651-287-2088.
1669 Arcade St, St. Paul
Drive Through Only Hours, Door 2A: Monday’s 3-5pm and Tuesdays 10-noon
In Person Shopping Only Hours, Door 3:Wednesday’s 10-Noon and Thursday’s 10-Noon
Neighborhood House has two food market sites:
Wellstone Center (179 Robie St., appointments only, call 651-789-3602)
Wellstone Center is a NAPS distribution site. NAPS (Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors) is a monthly box of supplemental food commodities for people over age 60 and fit eligibility requirements. Seniors pick up their food box once per month, or can arrange for a home delivery if homebound. If you think you may be eligible or know someone who may require assistance, please contact Second Harvest Heartland: 651-484-8241.
Neighborhood House on Montreal (1080 Montreal, open Mon-Wed, no appointment needed, call 651-789-3600 for more info.)
Open Cupboard: Offers an indoor shopping market and delivery to unable to shop in person and living in select zip codes. Check the website for more info. 651-233-1296
Today’s Harvest location: 8264 4th St North, Oakdale, MN. No appointment needed.
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 6pmSaturday 10:30am – 2:30pm
The market is open to anyone in need of food and is designed to provide a 1-2 day supply of food during each visit. Households are welcome to shop as often as needed.
Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, Mounds View Public Schools, serving residents of the Mounds View Area School District. Call 651-621-6280 for more information.
Appointments required for curbside and inside shopping: Mon-Fri and Tues evening.
White Bear Area Food Shelf will be closed Wed. Nov. 27- Fri. Nov. 29, 2024.
White Bear Area Food Shelf is open to everyone - Regular Food Shelf Hours:
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