Hey Guys!
So glad you came back for week 2!!
Food is expensive and we have to use all our money for books for college, so we have to find ways to still eat good! I wanted to give you a couple of options of free groceries options. St. Cloud State has a food pantry that is absolutely wonderful! They give you a reusable bag and they have so many options for food. If you want frozen food, dairy, eggs, grains or fruits and veggies. They have individual rooms for the items. You don’t have to ask as the rooms are clearly labelled of what is in each room.
They have an option where you can get assistance with getting SNAP which is government assistance for getting groceries as well. They add money from the government each month so that you can obtain groceries. As college students this a great resource as well so that you can go grocery shopping without a lot of worry. You may also be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. If you want to see if you may be eligible for SNAP benefits, take the SNAP Eligibility Screening Survey. The screening survey is available to current registered students and requires log-in with your Office 365 account (starid@go.minnstate.edu and StarID password)
This is from the St. Cloud State Website Huskies Food Pantry | St. Cloud State University (stcloudstate.edu) The information below is directly from this page as well.
How to Utilize the Huskies Food Pantry
The Huskies Food Pantry will be open in Hill Hall, Room 190 on the following days for walk-in service and donation drop-offs*:
Fall 2023 Hours
Wednesdays 2-6 p.m.
Thursdays 12-5 p.m.
*Hours are subject to change. Breaks will have adjusted hours. Check our social media sites for notifications.
Students may visit a maximum of once per week with their own reusable bag. If you do not have your own reusable bag, the pantry can supply you with one bag at your first visit.
Task force Food Shelf
I am aware of another option as well and it is in the Brooklyn Park, IL. They are called the Task Force!! They give you 3 types of meat, 2 milks, eggs, fruits, vegetables, snacks, fresh spices, juices, and so much more! They give you so much food you need a cart to carry out your food! You can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087894057091

