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Ely Area Food Shelf

Food Shelf

15 W Conan St, Ely, MN 55731

Eligibility

Income must be below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participating in one of the following programs:
  • Child Care Assistance (CCA)
  • Energy Assistance
  • General Assistance (GA)
  • Head Start
  • Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
  • MN Care – Minnesota Care
  • Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
  • Reduced or free lunch or breakfast
  • Section 8 Housing
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Transitional Housing
  • Weatherization
  • Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Hours

11:00am - 5:00pm, 3rd Wednesday each month 8:00am - 11:00am, the following Saturday

Application process

First-time shoppers are given a short registration form to complete.

Site Service Area

Ely and surrounding communities

Other Information

Payment

  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

Specialization

  • People with low income
Food is distributed to those who need it. The emergency food is typically made available through donations. MORE INFORMATION Home delivery is available for people who are homebound and have no other options for receiving food.

Last Update

02/05/2026
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Providing organization

Ely Area Food Shelf