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The resources listed below are for the South Metro Area of MN. Please call before your first time to verify if any dates or times have changed. If you have additional resources you would like to have added, please email us at kaitlynsklosetmn@gmail.com.
Free Community Dinner Meals:
Free Community Dinner Meals:
Grace Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran Church
7800 W County Road 42 Apple Valley, MN
952-432-7273
6:00-6:30 PM Mondays Sept-May: 2nd & 4th Mondays Jun-Aug: 1st & 4th Mondays
Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Episcopal Church of the Nativity
15601 Maple Island Road Burnsville, MN
952-435-8687
Every Wednesday 5:00-6:30 PM (Jun-Aug) 5:00-7:00PM (Sep-May)
Mary, Mother of the Church
Mary, Mother of the Church
3333 Cliff Road Burnsville, MN
952-890-0045
Every Thursday 5:15-6:30 PM
Easter Lutheran Church at the lake
Easter Lutheran Church at the lake
4545 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN
651-452-3680
Every Monday - Thursday 5:30-6:30 PM
Christian Life Church
Christian Life Church
6300 212th St. W. Farmington, MN
651-463-4545
Only the last Wednesday of the month 5:00-6:00 PM
Hosanna Lutheran Church
Hosanna Lutheran Church
9600 163rd St. W. Lakeville, MN
952-435-3332
Every Tuesday 5:00-6:00 PM
All Saints Catholic Church
All Saints Catholic Church
19795 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN
952-469-4481
Only the 2nd Thursday of month 6:00-7:00 PM
Cross of Christ Church
Cross of Christ Church
8748 210th St. W Lakeville, MN
952-469-3113
Only the 3rd Thursday of month 5:30-7:30 PM
Free Summer Meals for Children - through ISD 196
Free Summer Meals for Children - through ISD 196
Children do not need to attend Cedar Park or Echo Park to receive free summer meals, and no income eligibility requirement or reservation needed.
Free for under age 18. Adults may also eat during these times, cost is $2 for breakfast and $3.70 for lunch (cash only).
For more information about free summer meals program in District 196, call Food and Nutrition Services Department at 651-683-6957.
Cedar Park Elementary School
Cedar Park Elementary School
7500 Whitney Drive, Apple Valley, MN
952-431-8360
July 27, 2015-Aug 13, 2015
Breakfast 8:00-8:30 AM Monday through Friday
Cedar Park Elementary School
Cedar Park Elementary School
7500 Whitney Drive, Apple Valley, MN
952-431-8360
July 6, 2015-Aug 13, 2015
Lunch 11:30-12:30 Monday through Friday
Echo Park Elementary School
Echo Park Elementary School
14100 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN
952-431-8390
July 27, 2015-Aug 13, 2015
Breakfast 9:00-9:30 AM Monday through Friday
Echo Park Elementary School
Echo Park Elementary School
14100 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN
952-431-8390
July 6, 2015-Aug 13, 2015
Lunch Noon-1PM Monday through Friday
Free Summer Meals for Children - Mobile Lunchbox through Open Door and Easter Lutheran
Free Summer Meals for Children - Mobile Lunchbox through Open Door and Easter Lutheran
For children (ages 5 to 18) and their families. Receive lunch and bag of food to take home. Activities include reading, games and artwork.
Cinnamon Ridge Apartments
Cinnamon Ridge Apartments
4598 Slater Road, Eagan, MN
651-605-2889
June 18, 2015-Aug 27, 2015
Lunch Noon-1:30 PM Thursday
Open Door House
Open Door House
3910 Rahn Road, Eagan, MN
651-605-2889
June 16, 2015-Aug 25, 2015
Lunch Noon-1:30 PM Tuesday
Food Shelves
Food Shelves
Please check website or call for guidelines, to make an appointment, and to find out other services available.
Burnsville Food Shelf
Burnsville Food Shelf
501 E Highway 13, Suite 102 Burnsville, MN
952-985-5300
M-F 9-4
Serves Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington and Lakeville
CHAP Store
CHAP Store
2020 Highway 13 E Burnsville, MN
952-890-8222
M-S 10-5 PM Sun Closed
Need to be Dakota County resident. Once every 3 months.
Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf
Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf
13798 Parkwood Drive Burnsville, MN
952-595-5980
T 6-7:30 PM
S 9:30-11:30 AM
Willing to make appointment outside of hours stated. Seniors and mobility-challenged hours T, Th, F 1-3PM
http://vscmn.org/site/our-services
Mission Outpost at Prince of Peace
Mission Outpost at Prince of Peace
13901 Fairview Drive Burnsville, MN
952-898-9311
M 1-3 PM, 5-7 PM
W by appointment
Th 10:30-12:30
2nd Sun 3-4:30 PM
Need Photo ID and current piece of mail. Also Thursday 2:30-3:30 "Farmer's Market", by appt.
http://popmn.org/gethelp/basicneeds/
Open Door
Open Door
3904 Cedar Grove Parkway Eagan, MN
651-686-0787
M, T, W, Th 9-3 PM,
T,Th 6-8 PM
F 10:00-11:30
Dakota County residents only. Need appointment. Also Fridays 10-11:30AM is "fresh food giveaway", by appt.
Farmington Food Shelf in Instruction Service Center
Farmington Food Shelf in Instruction Service Center
510 Walnut St. (enter on 6th) Farmington, MN
952-985-5300
T, Th 1-6 PM
Farmington residents only. Need appointment.
Open Door
Open Door
20730 Holyoke Ave, Suite 39 & 146 Lakeville, MN
952-469-3444
M, W 10-3 PM
W 6-8 PM, F 9-11 AM
Need to be Dakota County resident. Need appointment.
Feed My Sheep Food Shelf @ Messiah Lutheran Church
Feed My Sheep Food Shelf @ Messiah Lutheran Church
16724 Highview Ave. Lakeville, MN
952-985-5300
T, Th 1-5:30 PM
360 Comm. Rosemount Family Resource Center
360 Comm. Rosemount Family Resource Center
14521 Cimarron Ave. W Rosemount, MN
651-322-5113
M-F 9-5
Serves Apple Valley and Rosemount. Need appointment.
Free Food Line
Free Food Line
CHAP Store
CHAP Store
2020 Highway 13 E Burnsville, MN
952-890-8222
T, F, S starting 10 AM, until gone
Arrive by 9:15 AM to get number for line. Does not require photo ID.
Thrift /Second-Hand Stores
Thrift /Second-Hand Stores
Goodwill
Goodwill
7320 153rd St. W. Apple Valley, MN
952-953-4410
M-F 9-9 PM
S 9-6
Su 11-6 PM
Clothing, furniture, electronic, houseware, games, books, etc.
Savers
Savers
7608 150th St. W. Apple Valley, MN
M-S 9-9 PM
Su 10-6 PM
952-432-7263
Clothing, furniture, electronic, houseware, games, books, etc
CHAP Store
CHAP Store
2020 Highway 13 E. Burnsville, MN
952-890-8222
M,T,W,F,S 10-4 PM
Th 10-8 PM
Su closed
Clothing, furniture, pictures, electronics, books, dishes, household items, etc.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Salvation Army Thrift Store
14101 Irving Ave. S. Burnsville, MN
952-435-7462
M-S 9-9 PM
Su Closed
Clothing, furniture, electronic, houseware, games, books, etc.
Unique
Unique
14308 Burnhaven Drive Burnsville, MN
952-898-0988
M-S 9-9 PM
Su 10-7 PM
Clothing, furniture, electronic, houseware, games, books, etc.
Goodwill
Goodwill
1247 Northwood Parkway Eagan, MN
651-994-7907
M-F 9-9 PM
S 9-6
Su 11-6
Clothing, furniture, electronic, houseware, games, books, etc.
Treasures Galore
Treasures Galore
1964 Rahncliff Court Eagan, MN
651-500-9554
M-F 10-8 PM
S 10-6 PM
Su 12-4 PM
Clothing, furniture, electronic, houseware, games, books, etc.
Goodwill
Goodwill
1247 Northwood Parkway Lakeville, MN
952-435-7050
M-F 9-9 PM
S 9-6
Su 11-6
Clothing, furniture, electronic, houseware, games, books, etc.
* Please also check out local garage sales for items. Many items and garage sale listings can be found on Craigslist.com or in local newspapers. Also, just follow garage sale signs.
Need assistance? Call 211 or 651-291-0211, to reach United Way, a community information line for social services. For emergencies, call 911.
If you are experiencing a housing crisis, please call 651-554-5751 to be connected to resources and community partners who may be able to help.
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/MoreLowCostServices/Pages/default.aspx (for "Low-Cost Health and Social Services in Dakota County" booklet and other resources)
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