Feeding Our Communities Partners (FOCP)
Food Distribution
2120 Howard Dr W, Ste J, North Mankato, MN, 56003
(507) 385-3627
focp.admin@feedingandfueling.org
https://www.feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/focp-programs.html
Service Details
Description
Food support is provided through free or low cost food that is distributed in boxes or bags to eligible people. This emergency food is typically offered on a specific date or a specific time.
Additional Information
Programs are available to youth in Kindergarten - 12th grade who have difficulties eating three meals a day because of financial hardship.
* The BackPack Food Program provides healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks for weekends and extended school breaks for students in kindergarten - 5th grade
* The Power Pack Food Program provides healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks for weekends and extended school breaks, as well as snacks during the school day for students in 6th - 8th grade
* The High School Pantry is a school year meal program that offers a range of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options for students in 9th - 12 grade.
* Summer Pack Food Program provides healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks for weekends during the summer months.
* SummerTime Outreach Meal Program (Stomp) is a weekday meal program that offers free lunches Monday - Friday each week throughout the summer for all youth age 18 and under
* During school winter break provides nutritious food packs as well as fresh and frozen foods including juice, milk, bread for students in kindergarten - 8th grade
Features
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Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
- Nicollet County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Students at all Mankato Area Public Elementary Schools: Bridges, Eagle Lake, Franklin, Futures, Hoover, Jefferson, Kennedy, Monroe, Roosevelt, Rosa Parks and Washington, as well as Immanuel Lutheran - Courtland, Immanuel Lutheran - Mankato, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, Loyola, Maple River Elementary, Nicollet, Risen Savior, St. Clair, Trinity Lutheran - Nicollet and Concordia Classical Academy
Application Instructions
Enroll yearly
Fees
Free to those enrolled
Area Served
Nicollet and Blue Earth counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 385-3627 |
Last Update
11/21/2024
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-1800.6400Packed Lunches/Dinners Definition
Programs that provide fresh or frozen lunches or dinners which are packed in portable containers and typically picked up and eaten elsewhere. Clients may include people who are homeless or low income, have a disability or illness or meet other eligibility criteria.
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BD-5000.8500Summer Food Service Programs Definition
Programs that operate during the summer when school is not in session and provide congregate nutritional meals (breakfasts, snacks, lunches and/or dinners) for children and youth. Summer food service programs are generally available to youth age 18 and younger who live in designated low-income areas; and may be federally-funded or funded by other entities.