Fresh and shelf-stable
Choose from fresh fruits and vegetables plus canned and boxed foods.
Food Shelf
Merrick’s Food Shelf serves anyone who needs access to nutritious, culturally relevant food. Our Food Shelf offers in-person and drive-through options, with helpful volunteers stocking and packing food items.
On September 14th we reintroduced in-person shopping. Come inside, grab a grocery cart, and choose the foods your household likes to eat.
What you need to know before you come.
Choose from fresh fruits and vegetables plus canned and boxed foods.
Our selection reflects the foods and traditions of the communities we serve.
Choose the foods your household likes to eat.
Visit during open hours. You do not need to call ahead.
Merrick welcomes anyone who needs food support. No appointment is required.
We can still help. Call us and we’ll answer your questions.
1669 Arcade Street N, Door 2A
St. Paul, MN 55106
Monday3–5 p.m. in-person shopping
Tuesday10 a.m.–noon in-person shopping
Wednesday10 a.m.–noon in-person shopping
Thursday10 a.m.–noon drive-through
Getting here: Metro Transit Route 61 stops nearby. Drive around the building to Door 2A. Walk-up visitors are welcome.
You can receive food once each week during any of our open hours.
No. You do not need to bring identification, proof of address, or other documents. We will ask for basic household information and help you complete a short form on your first visit.
Federal guidelines generally ask participants to visit in person. If you are unable to come, call us about arranging a proxy pickup.
The Food Shelf does not currently offer home delivery. Call us and we can help you learn about other available resources.
Yes. Food Shelf participants are welcome to volunteer on a different day from the day they receive food.
We appreciate every donation. These are the foods participants request most often.
Canola, olive, and sesame oils; rice vinegar and mirin
Dried chilis, cumin, coriander, garlic, ginger, turmeric, thyme, and curry
Tamari or soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, fermented bean pastes, chili pastes, and coconut milk
Peanut or almond butter, canned tuna, smoked salmon, and sardines
Jasmine or basmati rice, soba noodles, corn flour, and almond flour
Bring boxed or bagged nonperishable food, canned goods, and household items. Please check expiration dates.
Financial gifts help Merrick purchase fresh, culturally relevant foods and respond quickly when the Food Shelf needs a specific item.
Donations also help keep the Food Shelf welcoming, stocked, and connected to Merrick’s broader services.
Brad Cairns · 651-219-5535
bcairns@merrickcs.org
Stock shelves, bag produce, assist participants, and help keep the Food Shelf welcoming.
Food Shelf
Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch. No appointment is required to visit the Food Shelf.
1669 Arcade Street N.
Suite 4
St. Paul, MN 55106
(651) 771-9339
Office Hours:
Mon-Th 8am-5:30pm
Fri-Sun Closed
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