Fare For All
Eat Well. Spend Less. Fare For All brings quality produce and meats to your neighborhood every month!
Who can shop?
Fare for All is open to everyone with no sign-ups or registration required! Just stop by to purchase our selection of quality, nutritious foods at discounted, budget-friendly prices. Operating on a co-op model, the principle is simple: the more people who shop, the greater savings we pass on to everyone.
- Lower prices than traditional supermarkets.
- Fresh produce & quality meats
- Serving 9 rural communities monthly
We accept cash, credit, debit, and EBT cards. We do not accept checks.
Pack Menus
Meat & Produce Packs:
Fresh fruits and vegetables and quality frozen meats.
- Mega Meat Pack $25 — 6-8 frozen meat items (chicken, turkey, pork, beef, or fish)
- Produce Pack $10 — 2-3 fresh fruits and 3-4 fresh veggies
By sourcing fresh produce and frozen meat directly from wholesalers, manufacturers, and local Minnesota farmers, we’re able to buy in bulk and pass the savings on to you. Our volunteers package these items into high-value bundles—ready to shop at your nearest Fare For All site.
Hot Buys
How does it work?
- Arrive & Queue: Service is first-come, first-served. When you arrive at a Fare For All site, you’ll join the line.
- Order & Pay: As you approach the register, select the food packages you’d like and complete your purchase.
- Pick Up Your Food: Our friendly volunteers will load all your selected items into a cart and load them directly into your vehicle.
Get the Menu: Join our monthly email list to see what’s on the menu each month.
All Fare for All Sites
St. Joseph
St. Cloud – Salem
St. Cloud – Atonement
Red Wing
Hutchinson
Mankato
Rush City
North Branch
Buffalo
Frequently Asked Questions
Shopping & Logistics
What happens when I come to the sale?
No pre-registration required! When you arrive, fill out an order slip letting us know which boxes you’d like. Pay with the cashier and a volunteer will help get your order to your vehicle.
Do I have to sign up or purchase in advance?
No! There’s no pre-registration, no pre-ordering, and no pre-payment. Fare For All is open to everyone, first come, first served. Check the map to find the next sale in your area.
How do I pay?
We accept cash, credit, debit, and EBT cards. We do not accept checks.
Are you open during bad weather?
We try our best to stay open during severe weather but it’s Minnesota! Fare For All closes when area schools are closed, if the trucks can’t function properly (at or near 0 degrees), or it’s unsafe for our staff, volunteers, and customers. Not sure if there’s a sale? Check our Facebook page for updates, sign up for reminders by location, or call (763) 450-3860.
Do you ever run out of food or restrict quantities?
We seldom run out. The amount of food we bring to each location is based on last year’s sales volume. Occasionally, during the busy holiday season, we may sell out of an item.
We do not limit quantities on most packs, but we do reserve the right to limit quantities on Hot Buy items. If you would like to purchase more than five packs, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance at (763) 450-3860 or [email protected].
Food Selection & Quality
What foods are for sale?
We offer boxes of fresh produce, frozen meats, and specialty boxes (Hot Buys). See our pack menus above.
Do I have to buy the whole pack?
Yes! We buy in bulk to get the best prices. When we sell you the entire box, we can make the most of our purchasing power and pass the savings to you!
How do I keep my food fresh?
Every year, Americans throw away over one-third of the food supply. That’s almost 40 million tons of food — or 220 pounds per person! Check out these tips for safely storing meat and other foods. And see our handy guide to keep produce fresh and tasty.
Why do some meat packages show past dates?
Fare For All only sells frozen meats. Meat is always stamped with a “use or freeze by” date. We purchase meats already frozen. We strictly adhere to USDA guidelines, keeping all meats below 0 degrees at all times. Once frozen, meat is safe to eat for up to two years after the “use or freeze by” date.