FOOD/NUTRITION ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Updated: Apr, 2023
Douglas County Food Shelf
320-762-8411
1405 Lake Street, Alexandria
Common Ground Coffee House
320-219-6239
516 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria
Has a food shelf of dry goods called The Storehouse that Is open to the
public every Saturday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. No appointments are
necessary. Anyone in the community can contribute dry goods
donations to The Storehouse as well.
Douglas County University of Minnesota Extension Service
320-762-3890
Offers nutrition counseling and teaching free of charge to Individuals
and groups. Will take individuals shopping to learn/relearn how to
budget, store food properly, and prepare it.
Free Methodist Church
320-763-3395,
406 8th Ave East, Alexandria
Food Pantry Is open 24 hours but not staffed - Individuals donate whatever and folks can go to pick up
whatever might be available,
Home Delivered Meals
866-735-0921
Nutrition Services, Inc. Nutritionally balanced hot meal delivered to the home.
Homestyle Direct
866-735-0921
Website: www.homestyledirect.com
‘Meals are prepared with fresh Ingredients, then Immediately fast and frozen. To request a menu, or
information, or place an order, call or order online 24/7. Menus are updated seasonally.
Meals on Wheels
320-762-2087
Located at the Alexandria Senior Center: 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria.
Go to the Meals on Wheels America website and enter your zip code to find the one nearest to you.Mom's Meals
877-508-6667
Website: www.momsmeals.com
Choose from over 45 meals that are nutritionally balanced, Each meal is made from scratch, vacuum-
packed, and delivered to your door by UPS or FedEx in an insulated container.
Nutrition Assistance Programs for Seniors (NAPS)
320-762-3047 (Douglas County Senlor Coordinator)
‘Those who qualify will receive a free box of food each month. Pick-up is on the 2"! Thursday of each
‘month, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Must be 60 years or older and meet income guidelines.
Apply online or receive application assistance from Dinara Dykema, call 320-762-3047.
Ruby's Pantry
651-674-0009
Ruby's Pantry Is for anyone that Is looking to extend their monthly grocery budget. For a $25 bundle
donation, you will receive an abundance of groceries. There Is no income or residency requirement.
Guests can attend as many locations each month as works for their schedule,
httos://Avww.rubyspantry.org/ - Check for @ location near you.
The Church in the Pines Osakis Campus- Osakis Food Relief
320-491-5918
601 W Nokomis Street, Osakis
Every 1* Saturday of the month from 2:00-4:00pm (or until all out)
United Way — Douglas County Mobile Food Drop:
320-834-7800
1910 Co. Rd 82 SE, Alexandria
Distribution of food begins at 11 a.m., registration begins at 9 a.m. Registered to recelve a number that
coordinates with a spot in line. Takes place once a month at New Life Christian Church. No income
guidelines or requirements. The scheduled food drop Is on the last Thursday of the month.