Food Shelf
Nutritious Food and Essential Support for Our Community
Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf provides nutritious food and essential personal care items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Using a choice-model approach, we offer a grocery shopping experience that allows guests to select the foods and household essentials that best fit their needs, preferences, and dietary requirements.
We proudly serve residents of St. Cloud, St. Augusta, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and Waite Park. However, our services are available to anyone in need, regardless of where they live. Our goal is to provide compassionate, accessible support to help strengthen individuals, families, and our community.
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2026 Income Eligibility Chart (300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)
Households are eligible if their income is at or below the following:
- 1 Person Household - $47,880
- 2 Person Household - $64,920
- 3 Person Household - $81,960
- 4 Person Household - $99,000
- 5 Person Household - $116,040
- 6 Person Household - $133,080
- 7 Person Household - $150,120
- 8 Person Household - $167,160
*For each additional member, add $17,040 of allowable income.
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New to Our Services?
If you are new to Catholic Charities Emergency Services or do not have an email address, please call our appointment messaging line at 320-229-4567. Leave your name and phone number, and a team member will return your call. Once your registration is completed and reviewed, you’ll be able to access services and schedule future visits. Or visit as a walk-in.
Food Shelf Eligibility
TEFAP
You will be asked to self-declare your eligibility for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Your household is eligible according to the income chart above.
Identification
Identification (ID) is requested but not required. We ask for an ID to distinguish you from others with similar names, but it is never mandatory to access food.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Availability
Food Shelf Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Optional Hours for Seniors
(Age 60+)
- 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Note: Seniors are welcome during all Food Shelf hours. These optional times are offered for your convenience.
Homebound Deliveries
Homebound Food Deliveries offer healthy, nutritious food to individuals who are homebound or facing circumstances that make it difficult to access food independently.
Contact Emergency Services at 320-229-4560 and press option 4 for eligibility and coordination.
Get Involved
Make It a Group Project
Looking for a meaningful way for your school, parish, business or community group to give back? Pick a project, gather your group, and help neighbors across Central Minnesota. Each free guide includes a supply list, step-by-step instructions, goal ideas and drop-off details.
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Project Guide
DIY T-Shirt Tote Bags
Turn new or gently used t-shirts into no-sew tote bags that neighbors can use to carry groceries home.
2-page PDF · 0.9 MB
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Project Guide
Birthday Bags
Fill a bag with cake mix, frosting, candles and a few small gifts so a local family can celebrate a child’s birthday.
2-page PDF · 1.1 MB
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Project Guide
Personal Care Drive
Collect new hygiene products that neighbors choose for themselves at our Food Shelf. Feminine hygiene products are always needed.
2-page PDF · 1.0 MB
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Project Guide
Themed Food & Household Drives
Rally your group around one high-need item, like peanut butter, cereal or diapers, or host a classic food drive.
2-page PDF · 1.6 MB
Ready to get started?Questions or planning a big drop-off? Call (320) 650-1642 or email donate@ccstcloud.org.
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