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Big Lake Community Food Shelf

Food Shelf

160 Lake St N, Big Lake, MN 55309

Eligibility
You may sign up for services once every 4 weeks.
Hours
5:30pm - 7:30pm, Monday and Thursday 11:00am - 12:30pm, Tuesday 9:00am - 11:00am, Wednesday 11:00am - 12:30pm, Friday
Application process
Appointments are required to receive food shelf services on Monday and Wednesday. 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.
Site Service Area

Big Lake community and surrounding area

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 Client choice service model:
  • Appointment based service
  • Online ordering from choice list - Monday and Wednesday
  • In person shopping - Thursday
  • May visit once every 4 weeks
Pop Up Pantry:
  • First come, first serve on Tuesday 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • 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).
Last Update
02/05/2026
Providing organization
Big Lake Community Food Shelf