Everyone deserves access to healthy, affordable foods.
Here, you can find resources you can use to
keep you and your household well fed in the Grand Cities.
If you need a downloadable copy of these resources to share with clients, friends, or the community, please click below for your preferred language:
East Grand Forks Food Shelf1715 3rd Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN
218-773-8083 Hours of Operation Monday & Wednesday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-2pm *Bring photo ID and proof of address |
Freedom Church Cares |
Grand Forks Salvation Army1600 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND
701-775-2597 Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday from 9-11:15am & 1-2:15pm *Bring a photo ID and proof of current address. Community meals also served Wednesday at 5pm & Sunday at 9:30am |
Food for Thought PantryUND Memorial Union 1st Floor Room 138
2901 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 701-777-4200 Hours of Operation Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm, UND students only *Bring UND student ID. *Check room 144 if nobody is present |
Hope Church Community Care Center + Pantry(Located behind Thrive Church)
1726 S. Washington St., Suite 11 Grand Forks, ND 701-757-3480 Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday, by appointment only *Call Monday or Tuesday between 9am-4pm to schedule an appointment. Bring photo ID and proof of address. |
Northlands Rescue Mission420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND
701-772-6600 Hours of Operation Tuesday between 12-6pm or Friday between 12pm-4pm *Pick up at door #2. Bring photo ID. Community meals served at 12pm and 5pm daily, door #1. |
St. Joseph's Social Care620 8th Ave S., Grand Forks, ND
701-864-0108 Hours of Operation Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 10am-2pm (door #3) *Call to schedule pick up *Bring photo ID and proof of current address |
Northlands Mobile PantryDetails
Northlands Rescue Mission delivers food boxes to communities that do not have a local food pantry. Mobile pantries occur once per month. For more information on dates and locations, click here. |
Emerado Food Pantry208 Main St., Emerado, ND
701-594-2498 Hours of Operation 3rd Sunday of every month from 2-4pm *Call for an appointment if unable to attend set hours |
Larimore Food Pantry109 Terry Ave, Larimore, ND
701-775-8661 ext. 101 Hours of Operation 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5:30-7pm *Bring photo ID |
Northwood Food Pantry |
Thompson Food Pantry701 Broadway St., Thompson, ND
701-599-2081 Hours of Operation Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 11am-1pm Monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 6-8pm |
For more information about these listings, contact Grand Forks Public Health at 701.787.8100.
To be added to this list, or update your entry, contact us at [email protected]. Thanks!
To be added to this list, or update your entry, contact us at [email protected]. Thanks!
Need help finding a nearby food pantry? Check this map!
Community Meal Sites
Hot meals are provided at the following locations.
Love in ActionLunch is served Monday through Thursday between 11am-1pm at 818 University Ave. Additional support, including clothing, may be available. Learn more here. |
The Mission"To go" meals are served daily at 12pm and 5pm at 420 Division Ave. Pick up at door #1. Learn more here. |
Salvation ArmyMeals are served weekly at 9:30am on Sunday and 5pm on Wednesday at 1600 University Ave. Community cooking classes take place monthly on the first Friday. Learn more here. |
Senior Center
Available to seniors (60+ years) and their spouse of any age. Includes sit-down breakfast and lunch, drive-thru lunch, and frozen take-away meals. Learn more here. |
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Zion Methodist Church Love Feast
701-772-1893 | 1001 24th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND Free community meal 5:30-6:30pm on the last Tuesday of every month Learn more here. |
Christus Rex Free Lunch Friday (at UND)
701-775-5581 | 3012 University Avenue, Grand Forks, ND Free community meal weekly on Friday from 12-1pm *Visit the blue locker in the hallway if you need shelf-stable groceries. Learn more here. |
Nutrition Support for Children and Students
During the School YearThe following resources are available to eligible children during the school year. Talk to a school social worker to get connected with:
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During Summer BreakThe following resources are available to children during summer break.
Use the map below to find summer meals near you. |
Nutrition Assistance Programs
are available in Minnesota and North Dakota
SNAP BenefitsThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides eligible households with money to supplement their monthly grocery bill. Click here to find out if you might be eligible for SNAP.
For more information, click the links below: Need help with applying for SNAP?
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WIC ProgramThe Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program provides eligible pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age five with access to healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education.
For more information, click here or call:
Need help applying for benefits or accessing other nutrition support in Minnesota?
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At farmer's markets, you can find locally-grown produce to keep your family fed well.
On Thursdays from 3-5pm in mid-July to mid-August, the 4th Street Farmer's Market is held outside the County Office Building in downtown Grand Forks (151 S. 4th Street, East sidewalk).
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The Town Square Farmers Market is located in downtown Grand Forks every Saturday beginning mid-June through the end of September. Visit the market from 9am to 1pm to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
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The 2026 Forks Mobile Market Trolley schedule is coming soon.
Check back in summer/fall for updates. |
Do you receive SNAP benefits?
When you visit the Town Square Farmers Market HQ (look for the trolley on 3rd St.), speak with a market volunteer and they'll help you DOUBLE your Saturday budget for local produce. Thanks to the market double up dollars program!
When you visit the Town Square Farmers Market HQ (look for the trolley on 3rd St.), speak with a market volunteer and they'll help you DOUBLE your Saturday budget for local produce. Thanks to the market double up dollars program!
Looking for fun, healthy and affordable recipes?
Click the links below to find recipes that work for you.
Live Well Grand Cities strives to offer free community cooking classes at many of our pantry partner sites. Click here to learn more about the Eat Well program and check out an upcoming class near you.