Public Food Assistance Programs
What benefits are available?
SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Crow Wing County Community Services
204 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Apply in person, call for a paper application to be sent to you at (218) 824-1250, or apply online:
mnbenefits.mn.gov
WIC – Women, Infants, & Children
Crow Wing County Community Services
204 Laurel Street – Suite 12
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (218) 824-1073
Vouchers for nutritious food and baby formula.
Children Food Assistance
Operation Sandwich
Bridges of Hope
Phone: (218) 825-7682
Offers weekly meal bags for students during summer and extended breaks. Each bag includes five days of food and fresh produce for pickup.
Website:
www.bridgesofhopemn.org
Senior Food Assistance
LSS Senior Nutrition
Phone:
1-800-488-4146
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Phone:
(218) 999-4136
This is a nutrition assistance program just for seniors. Receive a FREE food package each month. Call for applications and hours.
Distribution Sites
- Brainerd
- Pequot Lakes
- Crosslake
- Crosby
- Emily
Apply online:
www.health.state.mn.us/people/csfp
Resource Maintained By
Kelli Johnson
SHIP Coordinator – Crow Wing County
Crow Wing Energized
Food Assistance
Lakes Area Food Shelf – Pequot Lakes
Phone: (218) 568-8474
Hours
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
29316 Patriot Avenue
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
SuperShelf – They offer a shopper's choice food shelf that focuses on healthy food choices.
Emily Food Shelf
Phone: (218) 763-3663
Hours
- Tuesdays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- 2nd Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
20948 County Road 1
Emily, MN 56647
SuperShelf – They offer a shopper's choice food shelf that focuses on healthy food choices.
Cuyuna Range Food Shelf
Phone: (218) 546-3139
Hours
- 2nd & 3rd Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
- 2nd Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 3rd Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
302 Cross Avenue North
Crosby, MN 56441
SuperShelf – They offer a shopper's choice food shelf that focuses on healthy food choices.
Crosslake Food Shelf
Phone: (218) 692-3663
Hours
- 1st & 3rd Fridays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
34212 County Road 3
Crosslake, MN 56442
Drive-up only. Volunteers will load food into your car.
Lakes Area Food Shelf – Baxter
Phone: (218) 454-3456
Hours
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
7837 Excelsior Road
Baxter, MN 56425
SuperShelf – They offer a shopper's choice food shelf that focuses on healthy food choices.
Garrison Area Care Givers
Phone: (320) 692-5399
Hours
- Tuesdays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
9541 Madison Street
Garrison, MN 56450
They offer a shopper's choice food shelf that focuses on healthy food choices.
Blessings Food Shelf
Phone: (218) 829-5767
Hours
- 2nd & 4th Thursdays
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
7398 Fairview Road
Baxter, MN 56425
Open to the public for those needing assistance with food supplies.
Salvation Army Food Shelf
Phone: (218) 829-1120
Hours
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
208 South 5th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
They offer a shopper's choice food shelf that focuses on healthy food choices.
Free Meal Resources
Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen
Phone: (218) 829-4203
Hours
- Monday–Saturday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
923 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Community Table
Phone: (218) 546-6559
Hours
- Mondays: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Doors open at 5:00 PM
617 Poplar Street
Crosby, MN 56441
The Outreach Program of BLA
Phone: (218) 961-0055
24489 Hazelwood Drive
Nisswa, MN 56468
Come for Supper – Crosslake Church
Phone: (218) 692-3682
Hours
- Wednesdays: 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM (September–April)
- Emergency Meals: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Frozen Meals: 1st & 3rd Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
35960 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
LSS – Meals on Wheels
Phone:
- (218) 297-0445
- 1-800-488-4146
803 Kingwood Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
For more information about a site, contact the food shelf directly.
Updated May 2026.
