Our food shelves in Ramsey County are designed to support those who need food assistance and other help. Along with our Foodmobile, crisis support and additional food programs, we are working to strengthen our community by giving ample access to our neighbors in need.
Not only does Keystone aim to give families access to food and emergency services, but we provide healthy choices and supplemental food sources to keep families on the right track – empowering them to build self-sufficiency and healthy eating habits.
Access Food shelf Services
To be eligible for food shelf services, you must:
- Establish a need, seeking emergency food services
- Have an income within 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
- Live in the Keystone service area, a large area in Ramsey County – from downtown St. Paul to Roseville, from Little Canada to the Midway and the North End areas of St. Paul
What to Bring:
It is helpful if you bring the following items with you each time you visit a Keystone food shelf as it helps with our program management but these items are not required for you to receive food shelf services:
- A photo ID
- A current piece of mail (within 60 days) with a current address for the head of household and any other adults living in the home
- Proof of ID (medical card, school ID or social security card) for children under age 18
Keystone Food Shelf Locations
You can go to any Keystone food shelf location that is convenient to you. No appointment is necessary. Food shelf participants are served on a first come, first served basis during the hours listed below.
Midway Food Shelf
1916 University Avenue W. (near Prior Avenue), St. Paul, MN 55104
651-917-3792
Midway Food Shelf Service Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
NOTE: All food shelf services close at 3:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month.
Rice Street Food Shelf
1459 Rice Street, Suite 3 (at Arlington Avenue), St. Paul, MN 55117
651-487-2792
Rice Street Food Shelf Service Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday
NOTE: All food shelf services close at 3:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month.
Roseville Food Shelf – Now closed. Please visit one of our St. Paul sites or a Foodmobile distribution for food shelf services.
Foodmobile
The Foodmobile hours and schedule varies. Check out the schedule by clicking below.