Keystone Community Services

Keystone Closed for A Staff Event
2021-08-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Keystone program locations are closed in the afternoon of Friday, August 27 for a Keystone staff event. Thank you for your understanding.

Free Farmer's Market in a Box
2021-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Allianz Field, 400 Snelling Avenue N, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
This is a pre-registration ONLY event for people in need to receive free, fresh food package & Shelf Stable Grocery Items.
Pre-registration is required to receive food packages for this event. Read full event details below and complete the registration link to sign up. Thank you to our partners who are helping make this event possible: Allianz Life, Minnesota United FC, and Second Harvest Heartland.

When is the event?
The event is on Friday, August 27, 2021. There are separate registration links for each food distribution time.

Where is the event being held?
The event will be held in front of Allianz Field, located at 400 Snelling Avenue N., St. Paul. The event will take place on the north side of the stadium.

What will I receive?
Please note that the food offered at this event has changed. Every household will receive:
– 1 bag of 5-7 varieties of fruits and vegetables
– Assorted shelf stable grocery items

Who can participate?
This event is open to anyone in need of food support. It is intended for Ramsey County residents but anyone is welcome.

How do I participate?
This event requires pre-registration! To manage car traffic and guarantee quick service delivery for participants, everyone is required to sign up in advance. Space is limited. All households picking up the food packages must arrive only during your assigned pick up time slot. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY as it will cause traffic issues — by registering you are guaranteed food packages. This event will be offered in a drive-through model for everyone’s safety.

How do I Register?

10:00 time slot – CLOSED/FILLED

Register for the 10:30 a.m. time slot

Register for the 11:00 a.m. time slot

Register for the 11:30 a.m. time slot

What if I want food but can’t participate at this time?
This event time or date doesn’t work for you but you need food support, please visit a Keystone food shelf or participate in our other food programs. Complete information about our services is available online at www.keystoneservices.org/food-shelves/ or you can call us at 651-645-0349 for more information.
In addition to our food shelves, Keystone will be hosting more distributions this summer. We are hosting food distributions across Ramsey County every Friday through September. You can find dates and locations on our website calendar!

Important Notes:
An event confirmation email will be sent immediately after you hit SUBMIT below and YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION will be your “ticket” to attend. Please keep the confirmation email and be prepared to show your “ticket” on your phone or as a printed copy when you enter the event. Keystone will send one other email with final event details prior to the event.

Signed up? Here is some more information:
Driving instructions: You will ONLY be able to enter the stadium area by driving North on Snelling Avenue. You will enter on Spruce Tree Drive. From there please follow direction from staff and volunteers to drive around the space to pick up your food and exit the stadium area. Here is an event map that shows your route:

Please HAVE YOUR “TICKET” Ready Upon Arrival: lease have your email confirmation or a printed copy of the email ready to show staff upon arrival. You are welcome to drive with other registered participants but if you have more than one registered household in the vehicle just let us know when you arrive.
Arrival Time: There are six specific pick-up time slots and you are welcome to arrive anytime during the half-hour time slot you are signed up for. Please DO NOT arrive early or late — ONLY ARRIVE AT YOUR SCHEDULED PICK UP TIME. We need to limit the number of cars at the site.

Food Shelves Closed on Wednesday Afternoons
2021-08-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-14 13:00 - 16:00
Our food shelf service hours have changed for the summer.
Effective, July 12 through Labor Day, our food shelf service hours have changed. Both of our food shelf locations are closed in the afternoons on Wednesdays.
Please click here for our food shelf locations and service hours.
Donations are also not accepted at our food shelf locations on Wednesday afternoons.
If you have any questions, please call us at 651-645-0349.

School Supplies Distribution
2021-08-25 09:30 - 12:30, 2021-08-24 13:30 - 16:30 | Merriam Park Community Center, 2000 St. Anthony Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Help your student achieve academic success in 2021!
Thanks to the generosity of many Keystone supporters, we are are able to distribute FREE backpacks filled with school supplies on August 24 and 25 to families in need.
There is no sign-up necessary for this event but please note everything will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. To get your backpacks simply stop by the Merriam Park Community Center (2000 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul) during one of the times listed below to pick up backpacks and supplies for youth in your family.
School Supply Distribution Dates:

Tuesday, August 24 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Masks will be required for everyone while you are onsite at Keystone.

Produce+ Community Food Distribution at Rice & Arlington Field
2021-08-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Rice and Arlington Field, 1500 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Keystone’s popular drive-through distributions are open to anyone in need!

No preregistration is required! All participants will receive fresh fruits and vegetables as well as non-perishable grocery items. Specific items depend on the date and what is available.

How to participate: No preregistration; drive-through on day of event

Culture Connection Food Distribution
2021-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Avenue West, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
A FREE food distribution designed with our Latino neighbors in mind.

Each participating household will receive non-perishable food and fresh produce.
Drive-through participation preferred, but all will be served.
No preregistration or identification necessary. We will only ask for the number of people in your household and your zip code.

Foodmobile Public Distribution - New Life Church
2021-08-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-21 13:00 - 15:00 | New Life Church, 965 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
For people needing emergency food support we are pleased to offer public Foodmobile distribution events. Keystone’s Foodmobile will be onsite for a public food distribution at New Life Church.
Please note that the Foodmobile is a Keystone food shelf and thus participants can only access services once a month. Visit here, for more details about using the Foodmobile.

Produce+ Community Food Distribution at Roseville Covenant Church
2021-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Roseville Covenant Church, 2865 Hamline Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55113, United States
Keystone’s popular summer drive-through distributions are back in 2021! These events are open to anyone in need!

No preregistration is required! All participants will receive fresh fruits and vegetables as well as non-perishable grocery items. Specific items depend on the date and what is available.

How to participate: No preregistration; drive-through on day of event

Fare for All
2021-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Keystone offers the Fare For All program at the West 7th Community Center. This program is available to everyone and is made possible by a partnership with The Food Group. Get more information about Fare for All here.

School Supply Drive Collection
2021-08-11 09:00 - 2021-08-19 17:00 | Merriam Park Community Center, 2000 St. Anthony Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Keystone Community Services is accepting donations for our annual school supply drive!
We are collecting items from Aug 11-13 and Aug 16-19 during our business hours of 9am – 5pm. Drop items off at our Merriam Park Community Center or West 7th Community Center, OR visit our Amazon Wish List to shop from home and have your donations sent straight to Keystone without ever lifting a finger!
View Our Amazon Wish List
We are collecting the following items. New supplies only please.

Pocket folders
Notebooks
Pencil boxes/bags
Crayons
Erasers
Pencil Sharpeners
12″ Rulers
Colored Markers
Backpacks
Calculators
Scissors
Glue

Questions? Contact us at 651-645-0349 or info@keystoneservices.org

Foodmobile Public Distribution - Roseville Library
2021-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Roseville County Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
For people needing emergency food support we are pleased to offer public Foodmobile distribution events. Keystone’s Foodmobile will be onsite for a public food distribution at the Roseville Public Library.
Please note that the Foodmobile is a Keystone food shelf and thus participants can only access services once a month. Visit here, for more details about using the Foodmobile.

Produce+ Community Food Distribution at West 7th Community Center
2021-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States

Foodmobile Public Distribution - University of St. Thomas
2021-08-03 11:30 - 13:30 | University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55105, United States
For people needing emergency food support we are pleased to offer public Foodmobile distribution events. Keystone’s Foodmobile will be onsite for a public food distribution at the University of St. Thomas, outside of the Facilities & Design Center on Grand Ave & Cretin Ave S.
Please note that the Foodmobile is a Keystone food shelf and thus participants can only access services once a month. Visit here, for more details about using the Foodmobile.

Produce+ Community Food Distribution at Roseville Covenant Church
2021-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Roseville Covenant Church, 2865 Hamline Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55113, United States

Midway Food Shelf Closed
2021-07-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-27 13:30 - 15:30, 2021-07-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Midway Food Shelf, 1916 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55104
The Midway Food Shelf will have altered service schedule July 26-28. The food shelf will be CLOSED the following dates/times:
Monday, July 26: CLOSED 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Open in the morning from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, July 27: CLOSED 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Open in the morning from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 28: CLOSED All Day
Please note, our Rice Street Shelf will be open for morning, afternoon, and Wednesday morning service. Please visit our Rice Street Food Shelf at 1459 Rice Street, St. Paul.
Thank you for your understanding.

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Performance
2021-07-26 16:30 - 17:30 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
On Monday, July 26, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of Spain without leaving the neighborhood! Keystone is partnering with the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre group to host an event at the West 7th Community Center. Join us an afternoon of traditional flamenco dance and guitar music presented by Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre. This free performance will begin and 4:30 p.m. and will be held outdoors in the West 7th Community Center parking lot, so bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

Zorongo Flamenco is the oldest professional flamenco company in Minnesota, a true treasure!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Additional funding was provided by the McKnight Foundation.

Free Farmer's Market in a Box
2021-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Allianz Field, 400 Snelling Avenue N, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
This is a pre-registration ONLY event for people in need to receive free, fresh food package & Shelf Stable Grocery Items.
Pre-registration is required to receive food packages for this event. Read full event details below and complete the registration link to sign up. Thank you to our partners who are helping make this event possible: Allianz Life, Minnesota United FC, and Second Harvest Heartland.

When is the event?
The event is on Friday, July 16, 2021. There are separate registration links for each food distribution time.

Where is the event being held?
The event will be held in front of Allianz Field, located at 400 Snelling Avenue N., St. Paul. The event will take place on the north side of the stadium.

What will I receive?
Please note that the food offered at this event has changed. Every household will receive:
– 1 bag of 5-7 varieties of fruits and vegetables
– Assorted shelf stable grocery items

Who can participate?
This event is open to anyone in need of food support. It is intended for Ramsey County residents but anyone is welcome.

How do I participate?
This event requires pre-registration! To manage car traffic and guarantee quick service delivery for participants, everyone is required to sign up in advance. Space is limited. All households picking up the food packages must arrive only during your assigned pick up time slot. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY as it will cause traffic issues — by registering you are guaranteed food packages. This event will be offered in a drive-through model for everyone’s safety.

How do I Register?

10:00 a.m. time slot – FILLED

Register for the 10:30 a.m. time slot

Register for the 11:00 a.m. time slot

Register for the 11:30 a.m. time slot

What if I want food but can’t participate at this time?
This event time or date doesn’t work for you but you need food support, please visit a Keystone food shelf or participate in our other food programs. Complete information about our services is available online at www.keystoneservices.org/food-shelves/ or you can call us at 651-645-0349 for more information.
In addition to our food shelves, Keystone will be hosting more distributions this summer. We are hosting food distributions across Ramsey County every Friday through September. You can find dates and locations on our website calendar!

Important Notes:
An event confirmation email will be sent immediately after you hit SUBMIT below and YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION will be your “ticket” to attend. Please keep the confirmation email and be prepared to show your “ticket” on your phone or as a printed copy when you enter the event. Keystone will send one other email with final event details prior to the event.

Signed up? Here is some more information:
Driving instructions: You will ONLY be able to enter the stadium area by driving North on Snelling Avenue. You will enter on Spruce Tree Drive. From there please follow direction from staff and volunteers to drive around the space to pick up your food and exit the stadium area. Here is an event map that shows your route:

Please HAVE YOUR “TICKET” Ready Upon Arrival: lease have your email confirmation or a printed copy of the email ready to show staff upon arrival. You are welcome to drive with other registered participants but if you have more than one registered household in the vehicle just let us know when you arrive.
Arrival Time: There are six specific pick-up time slots and you are welcome to arrive anytime during the half-hour time slot you are signed up for. Please DO NOT arrive early or late — ONLY ARRIVE AT YOUR SCHEDULED PICK UP TIME. We need to limit the number of cars at the site.
