Food Programs
Prairie Five Food Shelves
We are grateful for the continued support that we receive from individuals, farmers, businesses, churches, civic and school groups. 100% of the proceeds that we raise by product, food, cash or check go back to the people in our counties. It is because of your support we are able to keep our shelves full and ready to help families through economic stress.
With a tax-deductible donation of $300, you can supply a family of four with a 3-day emergency supply of food once a month FOR A YEAR! This is equivalent to $25 a month. Your donation is a blessing to a family in need.
If you have a food emergency, our food shelf hours are listed below. Households are asked to use the food shelf only one time per month, and they will receive a three-day supply of food. As we receives federal food assistance, the MN Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) requires individuals to complete registration annually, supplying their name, number of people in the household & their ages, and also to self-declare their need for assistance.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (320)269-6578.
Food Shelf Locations
Big Stone County
Big Stone Lake Area Food Shelf
125 2nd Street NW
Ortonville, MN 56278
Phone: 320-839-2111
Fax: 844-273-1728
OPEN:
- Tuesdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Wednesdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Thursdays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Graceville Satellite Food Shelf
Holy Rosary Parish Center
517 Studdart Ave.
Graceville, MN 56240
Phone: 320-839-2772
Hours: Tuesdays, 4-6pm
Thursdays, 1-3pm
Chippewa County Food Shelf
Montevideo, MN 56265
Phone: 320-269-9009
Fax: 320-269-6570
OPEN:
- Mornings
- Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Afternoons
- Monday: 1:oo pm – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Clara City Satellite Food Shelf
Bethany Reformed Church
222 North Main Street
Clara City, MN 56222
Phone: 320-847-3322
OPEN:
- Monday – Friday (Appointment only)
Swift County
Swift County Food Shelf
1214 Atlantic Ave E Hwy 12
PO Box 321
Benson, MN 56215
Phone: 320-842-8565
Fax: 844-273-1975
OPEN:
- Monday – Friday: 9am – 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Appleton Satellite Food Shelf
City of Appleton Building
323 West Schlieman Ave
Appleton, MN 56208
Phone: 320-289-2216
OPEN:
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Yellow Medicine County
Canby Food Shelf
106 St Olaf Ave N
Canby, MN 56220
Phone: 507-223-5471
Fax: 844-273-1427
OPEN:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ways to Get Involved
Donate Items
We accept donations during our regular business hours of cash or food.
Donate Time
Have extra time? Would you like to get out and meet new people? We’re always looking for people willing to help out at the food shelf. Any amount of time is helpful.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Customer Service
- Light Cleaning
- Putting away Donations
- Organizing Shelves of Food
- Packing Food Boxes
If you are interested in volunteering, please stop by during office hours or give us a call at the food shelf.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a county-run, state-supervised Federal program that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic food support benefits that can help stretch your household food budget.
Program Requirements:
SNAP eligibility depends on your household’s income. Households with an income at or below 165 percent of the Federal poverty level will not have an asset limit. County human services agencies accept client applications, determine eligibility and determine benefit levels in accordance with state and Federal regulations. SNAP is available in all 87 Minnesota counties.
Application Process:
To apply for SNAP, contact your county human services agency or call our office at 320-269-6578 for more information.
You may also call the hotline at 651-431-4050 in the Twin Cities metro area or 1-800-657-3698 outside the metro area to find out what county you live in and where to apply for SNAP. For Teletypewriter (TTY) service, call the Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
Questions?
Please contact:
Erick Hedman
Prairie Five Meals Director
320-269-6578
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Food Assistance
Prairie Five Meals
The Prairie Five Meals Program serves 24 communities with Congregate Dining and Home Delivered and Frozen Meals. Frozen Meals are available for weekend, holiday, emergency and rural delivery. The Program promotes health and independent living in the senior population through improved nutrition and reduction of social isolation.
SNAP – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a county-run, state-supervised Federal program that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic food support benefits that can help stretch your household food budget.
NAPS – Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) is the Minnesota name for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). This program is designed to provide healthy and nutritious food products each month at no cost to eligible individuals over the age of 60.
NAPS – Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) is the Minnesota name for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). This program is designed to provide healthy and nutritious food products each month at no cost to eligible individuals over the age of 60.
NAPS participants receive a monthly food package containing the following items:
- Canned fruits (in water or juice)
- Vegetables (low sodium or no salt added)
- 100% juices (no added sugar)
- Nonfat dry and shelf stable low-fat milk, low-fat American cheese
- Canned meat, chicken or fish and peanut butter or dry beans
- Cereal, and rice or pasta
Eligibility
- Minnesotans over age 60 and are within the income guidelines listed on http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/csfp/index.html
- Eligible individuals must prepare their own meals and cannot live in a facility that provides meals.
- Disability status is not an eligibility factor for the NAPS program.
Additional Information
- Qualifying participants must be low-income Minnesota residents at 130% poverty level
- Eligible clients are required to provide recently postmarked mail with name and address, knowledge of current gross monthly household income, and picture ID.
Application Instructions
Inquire about registration for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program through Second Harvest Heartland. Additional CSFP satellite distribution centers are located at more than 200 other sites throughout Minnesota.
If you think you may be eligible for CSFP or know someone who may require assistance, please call (651) 484-8241 or toll free at (800) 365-0270 for more information.
Prairie Five Meals
The Prairie Five Meals Program serves 24 communities with Congregate Dining and Home Delivered and Frozen Meals. Frozen Meals are available for weekend, holiday, emergency and rural delivery. The Program promotes health and independent living in the senior population through improved nutrition and reduction of social isolation.
Grant Information
Leadership & Oversight
- Executive Leadership: Kami Nesvold, Executive Director kami.nesvold@prairiefive.org
- Grant Oversight: Erick Hedman, Prairie Five Meals Director erick.hedman@prairiefive.org
- Grant Oversight: Kelly Erp, Outreach/Food Shelf Director kelly.erp@prairiefive.org
- Address: 719 North 7th Street, Suite 302, Montevideo, MN 56265
- Phone: 320-269-6578
- Email: prairiefive@prariefive.org