FOOD/NUTRITION ASSISTANCE RESOURCES Updated: Apr, 2023 Douglas County Food Shelf 320-762-8411 1405 Lake Street, Alexandria Common Ground Coffee House 320-219-6239 516 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria Has a food shelf of dry goods called The Storehouse that Is open to the public every Saturday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Anyone in the community can contribute dry goods donations to The Storehouse as well. Douglas County University of Minnesota Extension Service 320-762-3890 Offers nutrition counseling and teaching free of charge to Individuals and groups. Will take individuals shopping to learn/relearn how to budget, store food properly, and prepare it. Free Methodist Church 320-763-3395, 406 8th Ave East, Alexandria Food Pantry Is open 24 hours but not staffed - Individuals donate whatever and folks can go to pick up whatever might be available, Home Delivered Meals 866-735-0921 Nutrition Services, Inc. Nutritionally balanced hot meal delivered to the home. Homestyle Direct 866-735-0921 Website: www.homestyledirect.com ‘Meals are prepared with fresh Ingredients, then Immediately fast and frozen. To request a menu, or information, or place an order, call or order online 24/7. Menus are updated seasonally. Meals on Wheels 320-762-2087 Located at the Alexandria Senior Center: 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria. Go to the Meals on Wheels America website and enter your zip code to find the one nearest to you.Mom's Meals 877-508-6667 Website: www.momsmeals.com Choose from over 45 meals that are nutritionally balanced, Each meal is made from scratch, vacuum- packed, and delivered to your door by UPS or FedEx in an insulated container. Nutrition Assistance Programs for Seniors (NAPS) 320-762-3047 (Douglas County Senlor Coordinator) ‘Those who qualify will receive a free box of food each month. Pick-up is on the 2"! Thursday of each ‘month, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Must be 60 years or older and meet income guidelines. Apply online or receive application assistance from Dinara Dykema, call 320-762-3047. Ruby's Pantry 651-674-0009 Ruby's Pantry Is for anyone that Is looking to extend their monthly grocery budget. For a $25 bundle donation, you will receive an abundance of groceries. There Is no income or residency requirement. Guests can attend as many locations each month as works for their schedule, httos://Avww.rubyspantry.org/ - Check for @ location near you. The Church in the Pines Osakis Campus- Osakis Food Relief 320-491-5918 601 W Nokomis Street, Osakis Every 1* Saturday of the month from 2:00-4:00pm (or until all out) United Way — Douglas County Mobile Food Drop: 320-834-7800 1910 Co. Rd 82 SE, Alexandria Distribution of food begins at 11 a.m., registration begins at 9 a.m. Registered to recelve a number that coordinates with a spot in line. Takes place once a month at New Life Christian Church. No income guidelines or requirements. The scheduled food drop Is on the last Thursday of the month.