Food shelves provide food and basic needs to individuals and families living on little. Please call the food shelf to check eligibility requirements and hours.

Bountiful Basket Food Shelf
1600 Bavaria Road, Chaska
(952) 556-0244

Watertown Food Shelf
309 Lewis Avenue South, Watertown
(952) 955-1980

Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Resource Center
11 South Elm Street, Waconia
(952) 442-3878

People Reaching Out to People (PROP)
14700 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie
(952) 937-9120

Southwest Carver County Food Shelf
10 First Avenue NE, Norwood Young America
(952) 467-1870

How do I get food?

Many food shelves accept walk-ins, but appointments are encouraged.

Most food shelves have an intake process and ask people to fill out a short form. Food shelves must follow data privacy laws, so information collected cannot be shared with anyone, including law enforcement agencies. Income is self-declared and food shelves cannot ask for proof of income. 

Food shelves provide a variety of food, including fresh produce, dairy products, dry goods, meat, fresh bread, and more. Most allow you to shop for the items you want, similar to shopping at a grocery store.

What food shelf should you use?

Food shelves must serve everyone on their first visit, but they may refer you to a food shelf closer to where you live after the first visit. If it’s more convenient for you to use a certain food shelf, you are encouraged to talk to food shelf staff to let them know your situation.