The city of St. Paul has launched a food drive this week to help out SNAP benefit recipients who may be in need.
There are four sites to drop off food. City officials ask that donors drop off items during normal hours — they can be found at stpaul.gov/reccenters. And, all items must be new, unopened shelf-stable food and hygiene products.
Most needed items
Among the most needed items are:
• Canned proteins: tuna, chicken, beans.
• Staples: rice, pasta, lentils, boxed meals, ramen.
• Canned produce & meals: fruits, vegetables, soups, stews.
• Breakfast & spreads: peanut/seed butters, cereal, oatmeal.
• Milk: shelf-stable (dairy or non-dairy).
• Culturally familiar staples: masa harina, jasmine/basmati rice, noodles, halal options.
• Baby items (sealed, not expired): formula, baby food, wipes, diapers.
• Hygiene items: deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, menstrual care items.
City officials ask that donors avoid dropping off glass containers, open or expired items, homemade food, alcohol, and refrigerated or frozen items.
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Where to drop off items
• Highland Park Community Center at 1978 Ford Parkway.
• Arlington Hills Community Center at 1200 Payne Avenue.
• North Dale Recreation Center at 1414 St. Albans Street N.
• Oxford Community Center at 270 Lexington Parkway N.
To get more information and find out about updates go to stpaul.gov/fooddrive.
How to get help now
Those who need help now can access these resources:
• Minnesota Food HelpLine is 888-711-1151. And there is the hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
• Ramsey County Food Resources at 651-266-8500. Also available is AskFoodResources@co.ramsey.mn.us and ramseycountymn.gov/foodresources, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Interpreters are available.
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