Minnesota Food Helpline

Need help finding food resources in Minnesota? You’re not alone. Learn how we can help.

Operating hours Monday through Friday, 10am–5pm.

1-888-711-1151

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Need food support?

Whether you need help finding food, saving on groceries, or applying for SNAP, we are here to support you. Our services are completely free and available in English, Somali, Spanish, and Hmong.

Reach out to us for help with:

  • Finding Local Food Resources: Food shelves, discounted groceries & senior meal programs
  • SNAP Benefits: Guidance and application assistance
  • Community Connections: Answers and referrals for any food-related questions

Find local food resources using our Find Help Map

Ways to Connect with the Minnesota Food Helpline

Hours are Monday through Friday 10am–5pm

Call or Text

1-888-711-1151

Live Chat

Chat with us! Click the icon in the bottom-right corner during operating hours.

Help Form

Share your contact info and how we can help, and we’ll reach out to you soon.

Minnesota Food Shelf Bill of Rights

As a recipient of food from a Minnesota TEFAP food program, you have the right to:
  • Get food free of charge without giving a donation, paying, or working.
  • Be provided with clear policies and procedures for receiving food.
  • Have someone else pick up food on your behalf.
  • Access translation or language services in the language you choose.
  • Receive food without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, or place of residence.
  • Confidentiality. We will not share or sell any of your personal information.
  • Be treated with dignity and respect.
  • Get food at any food shelf you choose in Minnesota, without having to prove where you live or your nationality.
  • Make choices about the food you receive.
  • Refuse all or part of the food shelf’s services, including food.
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If these rights have been violated, you have the right to make a confidential complaint.

Complete the Online Complaint Form

Complaints may also be filed over the phone with the Minnesota Food Helpline at 1-888-711-1151, or you may file a complaint directly to your food program provider.