FAQ
How do I sign up for Meals on Wheels?
Visit Aitkin County CARE’s website for information or to register call 218-749-2912 or 1-800-662-5711 ext 7323 (toll-free)
How do I know if I qualify for SNAP?
Apply now at mnbenefits.mn.gov
How do I know if I qualify for WIC?
Apply for WIC! Minnesota WIC Online Application
Local Food Shelves
Community Food Shelf at First Lutheran
- 218-821-7159
- Website
- 107 - 2nd Street SE, Aitkin, MN 56431
- Bimonthly - 2nd and 4th Thursday 9am-4pm
Aitkin Area Food Shelf
- 612-803-1839
- Website
- 102 4th Street NW, Aitkin, Minnesota 56431
- Weekly - Wednesday 10:30am-1:00pm
St. James Catholic Church Food Shelf
- 218-927-6581
- Website
- 299 Red Oak Dr, Aitkin, MN, 56431
- Weekly - Tuesday 12:00pm-3:00pm
Hill City Area Food Shelf
- 218-392-7730
- Website
- 113 Ione Ave NE, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hill City, MN, 55748
- Monthly - 3rd Saturday 8:30am-10:30am
Carmel Lutheran Church - Jacobson Food Shelf
- 218-244-2236
- Website
- 19942 650th Ln, Jacobson, MN, 55752
- Bimonthy - 1st and 3rd Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm
McGregor Food Shelf
- 218-426-3330
- Website
- 92 N Maddy Street Mcgregor MN 55760
- Bimonthly - 2nd and 4th Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm
Palisade Food Shelf
- 218-232-2625
- Website
- 209 N Third Avenue, Palisade MN
- Monthly - 2nd Tuesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Surrounding Area Food Shelves
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Food Shelf
- (218) 878-7505
- Website
- Fond du Lac - Min No Aya Win Human Services Center. 927 Trettel Ln, Cloquet, MN, 55720
- Monday - Friday 8:30am-1:30am and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Food Shelf - Community Center - District I
- (320) 532-7880
- Website
- 43500 Virgo Road, Onamia, MN, 56359
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Food Shelf - Community Center - District II
- (218) 429-1487
- Website
- 2605 Chiminishing Dr, Isle, MN, 56342
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cuyuna Range Food Shelf
- (218) 546-3139
- Website
- 302 Cross Ave NW, Crosby, MN, 56441
- Bimonthly - 2nd and 3rd Wednesday 7:30am - 9:30am
Tri-Community Food Shelf
- (218) 426-4067
- Website
- 5597 Highway 210, Cromwell, MN, 55726
- Fridays, except the day after Thanksgiving or if Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day or the 4th of July falls on a Friday. 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Crosslake Food Shelf
- (218) 692-1004
- Website
- 34212 County Road 3, Crosslake, MN, 56442
- Bimonthly - 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. 9:00am- 2:00pm
Isle Area Food Shelf
- (320) 630-0995
- Website
- 250 2nd Ave S, Isle, MN, 56342
- Bimonthly - 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. 3:30pm-5:30 pm
Garrison Area Caregivers Food Shelf
- (320) 692-5399
- Website
- 9541 Madison St, Garrison, MN, 56450
- Weekly - Tuesdays 1:00pm-5:00 pm
Moose Lake Area Food Shelf
- (218) 382-0058
- Website
- 308 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767
- Weekly - Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Remer Food Shelf - Father's Heart and Hands
- (218) 566-3663
- Website
- 7123 Hwy 6, Remer, MN, 56672
- Weekly - Thursdays 1:00pm-3:00 pm
Family Pathways Food Shelf - Sandstone
- (320) 245-2485
- Website
- 314 N Main St, Sandstone, MN, 55072
- Weekly - Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
County Wide Services
Aitkin County Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC)
- 204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
- 218-927-7200
Aitkin County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- 204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
- 218-927-7200
Grocery & Convenience Stores
Paulbeck's County Market
- 171 Red Oak Dr, Aitkin, MN 56431
- 6 AM - 9 PM
- 218-927-6919
- Website
Roadside Market
- 144 Service Dr, Hill City, MN 55748
- Monday - Thursday 6 AM - 8PM / Friday - Saturday 6 AM - 9 PM; Sunday 6 AM - 7 PM
- 218-697-2373
- Website
Ukura's Big Dollar
- 41561 MN-65, McGregor, MN 55760
- Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 6 PM; Thursday - Friday 9 AM - 9 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM; Sunday 9 AM - 12 PM
- 218-768-2666
- Website
East Lake Convenience Store
- 36040 MN-65, McGregor, MN 55760
- 7 AM - 7 PM
- 218-768-3344
- Website
Sathers Gateway Store
- 47952 MN-65, McGregor, MN 55760
- 8 AM - 6 PM
- 218-426-3255
- Website
Sunny's Gas Station
- 35558 MN-200, Hill City, MN 55748
- 5 AM - 10 PM
- 218-697-2306
- Website
Palisade One Stop
- 307 Main St, Palisade, MN 56469
- 6:30 AM - 8 PM
- 218-845-2156
- Website
Farm Island Store
- 29037 US-169, Aitkin, MN 56431
- 6:30 AM - 9 PM
- 218-927-3791
- Website
Malmo Market
- 32060 220th St, Aitkin, MN 56431
- 5 AM - 10 PM
- 320-684-2295
- Website
Petry's By the Lake
- 22167 State Hwy 47, Aitkin, MN 56431
- 6 AM - 9 PM
- 320-537-1059
- Website
Glen Store
- 31993 280th St, Aitkin, MN 56431
- Monday - Thursday 6 AM - 9 PM; Friday - Saturday 6 AM - 10 PM; Sunday 6 AM - PM
- 320-684-2229
- Website
Dollar General
- 520 2nd St NE, Aitkin, MN 56431
- 8 AM - 10 PM
- 218-394-2470
- Website
Family Dollar Store
- 12 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin, MN 56431
- 8 AM - 10 PM
- 218-622-0006
- Website
Dollar General
- 140 MN-210, McGregor, MN 55760
- 8 AM - 10 PM
- 507-800-1497
- Website
Dollar General
- 311 Us Hwy 169 S, Hill City, MN 55748
- 8 AM - 10 PM
- 218-301-3335
- Website
Community Gardens
Hill City Community Garden
- Location
- Phone
- Dates
- Website | Facebook
Itasca Community Garden
Moose Lake Community Garden
- Moose Lake, MN 55767
- Contact
- Phone
- Dates
- Notes: Itasca Community Garden is located at the University of Minnesota North Central Research and Outreach Center (1861 E. Hwy 169, Grand
- Website Map
Mora Community Garden
- Please See Notes Below
- Jeff Krie
- 320-225-4827
- June-August
- Notes: The Mora Community Gardens are located at 7th Street and North Grove Street (just east of the Oak Grove Cemetery). The gardening season is approximately May 15th to October 15th. You can look up details and contact information on Facebook at Mora Community Garden in Mora, MN.
- Website/Facebook
Just For Seniors
AEOA Meals delivered by Angels of McGregor
- Please See Notes Below
- Contact
- 800-662-5711 Ext 6899 or 218-735-6899
- Information: Offered for Native Americans 55+ and anyone 60+. AEOA frozen meals are delivered by volunteers every 2 weeks on Wednesday mornings. $4.50 per meal. Able to order up to 14 meals for each 2-week period. Participants are able to mark which meals they do NOT prefer. Meals are built around this information and what the kitchen has available. Cannot pick preferences, but will try not to give you something you absolutely do not want. Not set up for special needs or dietary restrictions.
- Website/Facebook
AEOA Meals on Wheels within one mile of Aitkin City limits
- Location
- Contact
- To Register: 218-749-2912 or 1-800-662-5711, ext 7323 (toll free)
- AEOA Meals on Wheels - delivered by Aitkin County CARE (5 days per week within one mile of the city limits of Aitkin).
- Website/Facebook
AEOA Meals on Wheels Rural Delivery within Aitkin County
- Location
- Contact
- To Register: 218-749-2912 or 1-800-662-5711, ext 7323 (toll free)
- AEOA Meals on Wheels - Rural Delivery Service (delivery to homebound seniors every other week within Aitkin County).
- Website/Facebook
Aitkin: Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
- Location
- Contact
- Phone
- Aitkin: 2nd Tuesday of each month First Lutheran Church 8:30 am. – 10:30 am. (Deliveries made to Aitkin Manor, Maryhill Manor and Village Apartments)
- Website/Facebook
McGregor: Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
- Location
- Contact
- Phone
- McGregor: 1st Tuesday of each month McGregor Community Center 2:30 pm. – 3:30pm (Deliveries made to Pioneer Villa)
- Website/Facebook
McGrath: Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
- Location
- Contact
- Phone
- McGrath: 1st Tuesday of each month 1:30 pm. – 2:30 pm. Senior Center
- Website/Facebook
Senior Dining at Gabby's Eats and Treats
- 303 Main St. Palisade, MN
- Contact
- Phone
- Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 2 PM
- Website/Facebook
Aitkin County Meat Markets—Meat Processing and Butcher Shops
Double D's Custom Process and Meat Retail
- 35878 422nd Pl, Aitkin, MN, United States, Minnesota
- Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8 AM - 12:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
- 218-928-8150 and 507-398-6871
Brent's Butchering
- 23952 State Highway 18. McGrath MN 56350
- Hours
- 320-592-3011
- Website
Brent's Custom Meats & Sausages
- 35682 440th Place Aitkin MN 56431
- Hours
- 218-927-9995
- Website
Dave's Wild Game
- 27106 County Road 11 Aitkin MN 56431
- Hours
- 218-821-7696
- Website
Glen Meats
- 28011 State Highway 47 Aitkin MN 56431
- Hours
- 320-684-9900
- Website
Sam's Grocery
- 210 Main Street North; Tamarack, MN 55787
- Hours
- 218-768-4227
Surrounding County Meat Markets—Meat Processing and Butcher Shops
Emily Meats / Jones Taxidermy and Wild Game Processing
- 39990 Highway 6 North Emily 56447
- Hours
- 218-763-6328
- Website
Floodwood Custom Meats
- 12343 Grangruth Road Floodwood MN 55736
- Monday - Friday 8am - noon, 1pm - 5pm Saturday 9am - noon
- 218-348-7056
- Website
Freds Store
- 19517 County Road 560 Goodland MN 55742
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 218-492-4477
- Website / Facebook
My Achinass Ranch
- 2786 380th Street Isle MN 56342
- Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 701-793-5584
- Website / Facebook
S & S Meats
- 1510 Fourth Street NW Grand Rapids MN 55744
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- 218-327-0425
- Website
Tike's Trophy Sausage & Fresh Meats
- 20523 County Road 459 Cohasset MN 55721
- Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 218-326-0791
- Website
Lake Havens Meats
- 92850 Military Road Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
- Monday-Friday 7 AM to 4 PM
- 218 372-8300
- Website
Nelson - Shine Poultry Processing
- 210 Main Street North; Tamarack, MN 55787
- Hours
- 218-768-4227
- Website
Farmers' Market
Aitkin Farmers Market
- 190 Southgate Drive - Tractor Supply Parking Lot, Aitkin, MN
- Open Saturdays (Seasonally) | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Website | Facebook
- Debbie Flowers / Allison Rian
- 218-232-1303
Cuyuna Range Farmers Market
- 2 W Main St, Crosby, MN 56441
- Open Saturdays (Seasonally) | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Website | Facebook
- Contact
- Phone
Isle Area Farmers Market
- 42099 Hwy 47, Isle, MN, United States, Minnesota
- Open Saturdays (Seasonally) | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Website | Facebook
- Contact
- 612-875-7668
Grand Rapids MN Farmers Market
- 11 Golf Course Road, Grand Rapids, MN, United States, 55744
- Wednesdays & Saturdays (Seasonally) | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Website | Facebook
- Contact
- 218-670-0066
Palisade Farmers Market
- 210 Main St, Palisade, MN 56469, United States, Palisade, MN, United States, Minnesota
- Fridays (Seasonally)
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Website | Facebook
- Debbie Weimer
- 218-821-9985
Deerwood Farmers Market
- 23682 W Front St, Deerwood, MN 56444
- Thursdays (Seasonally)
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Website | Facebook
- Contact
- Phone
Horseshoe Lake Farmers Market
- 48493 Lily Ave, Tamarack, MN
- Open Saturdays (Seasonally) | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Website | Facebook
- Contact
- Phone
Community Meals
Aitkin First Lutheran First Lutheran Church Loaves & Fishes Dinner (Grab - and - go meals)
- 218-927-2028
- Website
- 107 2nd Street SE, Aitkin, MN 56431
Bethel Lutheran Church Loaves & Fishes (Grab - and - go meals)
- 218-927-2028
- Website
- 411 Main St, Palisade, MN 56469
Angels Community Meal - McGregor Community Center
- 218-768-3895
- Website
- 41442 MN-65, McGregor, MN 5576
Zion Lutheran Church Community Meal
- Website
- 207 N First Street, McGrath MN 56350
Riverwood Healthcare Center
Food Rx
- 218-429-3900
- Website
- 601 Bunker Hill Drive Aitkin MN 56431
Aitkin Farm Fresh (seasonal)
- 218-429-3900
- Website
- 601 Bunker Hill Drive Aitkin MN 56431
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Second Harvest Northland (Palisade, Aitkin County)
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- 4th Tuesday of every month in Palisade. You stay in your vehicle while picking up food. Next drop off is May 28th at the Palisade Fire Hall at 1:30pm - 3pm. Address is 106 7th Ave Palisade, MN
Second Harvest Northland (Onamia, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe)
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- 3rd Wednesday of every month in Onamia. Next drop off is June 19th at the Mille Lacs Lake Food Shelf. Address is 16745 Shaw Bosh Kung Dr Onamia, MN. Distribution starts at 10am.
Second Harvest Northland (Brainerd, Crow Wing County)
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- 1st Thursday of every month in Brainerd. Next drop off is June 6th in the CLC parking lot. Address is 501 W. College Dr. Brainerd, MN. Distribution starts at 10am.
Second Harvest Northland (Ogilvie, Kanabec County)
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- 4th Tuesday of the month in Ogilvie. Next drop off is May 28th at Ogilvie School. Address is 333 School Dr. Ogilvie, MN. Distribution starts at 10am.
Second Harvest Northland (Marcell, Itasca County)
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- 2nd Tuesday of the month in Marcell. Next drop off is June 11th at Marcell Community Church. Address is 49103 Hwy 38 Marcell, MN. Distribution starts at 1:30pm
Second Harvest Northland (Marble, Itasca County)
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- 2nd Tuesday of the month in Marble. Next drop off is June 11th at Marble City Garage (Ball Park). Address is 603 Alice Ave Marble, MN. Distribution starts at 10am.
Second Harvest Northland (Backus, Cass County)
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- 1st Thursday of every month in Backus. Next drop off is June 6th at Foot Hill Christian School. Address is 210 1st Ave Backus, MN. Distribution starts at 1:30pm. ksk
Second Harvest Northland (Cloquet, Carlton County)
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- 3rd Thursday of the month in Cloquet. Next drop off is June 20th at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Address is 615 12th Street Cloquet, MN. Distribution is 10:30 - 11:30am.
Pop Up Food Distributors
Second Harvest Northland
- 5130 PO Box (2222 Cromwell Drive) Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Time
- Carly
- 218-999-4137
- Notes
Fare For All (Onamia)
- 8501 54th Ave N New Hope, MN 55428
- Time
- Contact
- 763-450-3860
- Mega Meat Pack $25 — 6-8 frozen meat items (chicken, turkey, pork, beef, or fish); Mini Meat Pack $11 — 3-5 frozen meat items (no pork); Produce Pack $10 — 2-3 fresh fruits and 3-4 fresh veggies; Specialty Pack $35 — Brunch, turkey (Nov), or ham (Dec), typically include protein, veggie sides, and dessert
Fare For All (Little Falls)
- 8501 54th Ave N New Hope, MN 55428
- Time
- Carly
- 763-450-3860
- Mega Meat Pack $25 — 6-8 frozen meat items (chicken, turkey, pork, beef, or fish); Mini Meat Pack $11 — 3-5 frozen meat items (no pork); Produce Pack $10 — 2-3 fresh fruits and 3-4 fresh veggies; Specialty Pack $35 — Brunch, turkey (Nov), or ham (Dec), typically include protein, veggie sides, and dessert
Ruby's Pantry (Aitkin)
- 810 2nd Street NW, Aitkin
- 2nd SAT: 8:00 - 9:30 AM, Doors open at 8:00 AM
- Contact
- Phone
- Notes
Ruby's Pantry (Brainerd)
- 1511 Northern Pacific Road, Brainerd
- 2nd TUES: 4:30-6:00, Doors open at 4:00 PM
- Contact
- Phone
- Notes
Ruby's Pantry (Cromwell)
- 5577 Cromwell Park Drive, Cromwell
- 2nd THUR: 9:00-10:30 AM, Doors open at 9:00 AM
- Contact
- Phone
- Notes
Ruby's Pantry (Onamia)
- 806 West Kathio Street, Onamia
- 1st MON: 9:30-12:00 PM, Doors open at 9:00 AM
- Contact
- Phone
- Notes