Anyone who needs help with food can come to the food shelf during open hours. No appointment is needed and visitors are served first come, first served. A brief intake process records information including name, address, number of people in the household, and household income. You may visit the food shelf 1 time per month. We operate on a client-choice model, meaning you get to choose the foods that you enjoy and that are best for your family’s food needs.

There is a short form that needs to be filled out for your first visit. The form is available at Longville Area Food Shelf for you to fill out. In addition, you will also be asked to provide some demographic information about your household if you are able. Providing this information is very helpful for us and encouraged, but it is not required. All of your information is kept private with us.

No I.D. or proof of income is required to sign up for the food shelf. We will, however, ask for your name and an address (or your current city of residence if you are houseless), and the number of persons in your household or family.

The food shelf is open every Wednesday from 11 am to 2:30 pm. You may visit the food shelf 1 time per month.

Am I required to visit a specific food shelf?

We serve anyone from any Minnesota city. We do, however, encourage you to access food shelves that are in your neighborhood. Please visit the Hunger Solutions website for a map of food shelf locations.