Big Lake Community Food Shelf
Food Shelf
160 Lake St N, Big Lake, MN, 55309
(763) 263-2432
director@blcfs.org
https://blcfs.org
Service Details
Description
Food is distributed to those who need it. The emergency food is typically made available through donations.
Additional Information
Client choice service model:
* Appointment based service
* Online ordering from choice list - Monday and Wednesday
* In person shopping - Thursday
* May visit once per month
Pop Up Pantry:
* First come, first serve on Tuesday
* Clients can select food from available foods
* May visit when needed, does not count as a monthly food shelf visit
Freebie Friday:
* Drive-up service for pre-packed food
* No appointment is needed
* May visit when needed, does not count as a monthly food shelf visit
Cooking classes available during the summer to teach healthy cooking and how to use all of the food resources.
Offers special meals for families: Summers Kids Kits, Holiday Meal Bags, Birthday Bags, and Free Produce Days (summer and fall only).
Features
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Area Served by County
- Sherburne County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- People with low income
Application Instructions
Appointments are required to receive food shelf services on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance online or by phone.
First-time clients may meet with an intake specialist before receiving food assistance.
Business Hours
5:30pm - 7:30pm, Monday and Thursday
11:00am - 12:30pm, Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00am, Wednesday
11:00am - 12:30pm, Friday
Area Served
Big Lake community and surrounding area
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (763) 263-2432 |
Last Update
11/22/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BD-1800.1000Brown Bag Food Programs Definition
Programs offered by senior centers or other community organizations, generally outside the food pantry network, that pack shopping bags (or other containers) with a supply of nutritional donated and surplus food for distribution to low-income individuals or families, students or older adults to supplement their meals at home.
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BD-1800.2000Food Pantries Definition
Programs that acquire food products through donations, canned food drives, food bank programs or direct purchase and distribute the food to people who are in emergency situations. Some pantries deliver food to people whose disabilities or illnesses make it difficult for them to leave home.