Food Resources
University of Minnesota Extension’s SNAP-Ed program makes the healthy choice the easy choice for Minnesotans with limited financial resources.
Food Resources in Crow Wing County»
Healthy School Food
Increase access to fruits and vegetables while decreasing access to foods high in sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars for student and staff at the three public school districts and Crosslake Community School in Crow Wing County. Over the long term we will measure success by showing lower obesity rates in our school aged children as well as adults, as these lifestyle changes, will carry over into their own home lives, and into their own families.
To get involved in this effort contact:
Arlene Jones 612-695-2721 | info@thefarmonstmathias.com
Healthy Food Shelves
Working together with local farmers markets and other community partners, we would like to increase healthy food options for individuals and families who are in need. We would like to do so by:
- Establish a Crow Wing County Farmer’s Market Coalition – working together
- Assess accessibility to the community, and assist in bridging gaps in transportation or possible locations of the farmers markets.
- Develop and build partnerships in order to have an EBT reader, to assist in utilization of Market Bucks for SNAP, WIC, credit cards, and more!
- Educate and promote the local farmers markets, as to when and where they are located, and ways that you can get involved if you are interested.
To get involved in this effort contact:
Carolyn McQueen – cmcqueen@umn.edu or
Kelli Johnson- Kelli.Johnson@crowwing.us
Crow Wing County Food Shelves
Check out our Food Resources Flyer
Family Food Assistance Programs
Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen
218-829-4203
923 Oak Street, Brainerd
Dinner served: Monday-Saturday 5-6:00 pm Sunday 12:30-1:30pm
Kids Pack Backpack Program
218-326-4420
Provides a package of food once a month to help kids get by. Each pack contains 8-12 “kid-friendly” food items that can be consumed with little or no preparation.
Distribution sites:
- Cuyuna Range Elementary
- Garfield Elementary
- Harrison Elementary
- Riverside Elementary
Operation Sandwich-Bridges of Hope
218-825-7682
Provides much needed meals weekly to students facing summer hunger. For more information View locations»
One Vegetable One Community (OVOC)
One Vegetable One Community strives to unite the community by encouraging our community to plant, grow, cook and/or share a single vegetable. Check out this link for more information.
