Sleepy Eye Food Shelf

08/04/2025

August "Produce Tuesday" is coming soon!

06/23/2025

Produce Tuesday returns on July 8th, signup begins at 10 am. Bring a chair and/or something to shade yourself.

05/25/2025

NOTICE: PLEASE take note of the date changes for the Summer Meals program. The dates are June 16th - July 17th, 2025.
See attached "corrected" flyer.

05/15/2025

Reminder: Sleepy Eye Food Shelf will be CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY, Monday May 26th.
Have a Nice Holiday, and take time to honor all those who served our great country!

04/16/2025

04/11/2025

04/01/2025

Thanks Kamakshi for your generous donation to our March Food Drive! Still time to donate until April 6!

03/21/2025

March is Minnesota Food Share month

We might think of March as that iffy time when we aren’t sure if it’s winter or spring — this week is a prime example. But one thing isn’t changeable. March is a great time to support food shelves in Minnesota and Sleepy Eye has supported the Sleepy Eye Food Shelf each March, and throughout the year, for many years.

The Sleepy Eye Food Shelf is able to purchase food at a reduced rate through Second Harvest Heartland which partners with food shelves all over Minnesota. These food shelves around the state make an extra effort to collect food and money donations during the annual March Campaign. All participating agencies report on their donations and then receive a proportional credit for food.

March Campaign donations for this report are accepted through Sunday, April 6. Non-perishable food drop off boxes are located at Schutz Family Foods, St. Mary’s Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, and at the Sleepy Eye Food Shelf only on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. when the food shelf is open and staffed. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Sleepy Eye Food Shelf, PO Box 492, Sleepy Eye MN 56085.

The Sleepy Eye Food Shelf has been serving the Sleepy Eye area since 1986 and since the beginning the guiding principle is that anyone in need of food is welcome in the private and friendly atmosphere of the food shelf, which is located at 115 2nd Ave. NE, on the east end of the Community Center. Food shelf hours are 4 to 6 p.m. each Monday. Clients may visit the food shelf once every four weeks and are able to shop through the food items available, which include frozen and refrigerated items. The amount provided depends on the size of the family being served.

The food shelf operates through local donations of food and money and is also eligible to apply for statewide food shelf grant funds for equipment and food.

Food shelf board members and other volunteers staff the food shelf to put away donations and serve the clients on Monday afternoon. All are unpaid volunteers.

Board members Ann McCabe and Josie Rose said the food shelf serves approximately 30 clients a month with some coming only a few times and others regularly. In 2024, the food shelf served 1,139 individuals made up of an average of 3.6 persons per family. The amount of food distributed in 2023 was 26,099 pounds and in 2024 it was 29,167 pounds.

McCabe and Rose said though it is early in the year, it appears that need is on the uptick. Anyone who needs food can simply go to the food shelf on Mondays, 4 to 6 p.m., and they will be served. Those who would like more information about how to receive food or how to volunteer may call Ann McCabe at 507-794-4478 or Josie Rose at 507-794-7130.

03/18/2025

03/14/2025

02/17/2025

Yes, Food Shelf is OPEN Today 4-6 pm, Feb 17th President's Day!

01/18/2025

Due to the extreme cold and the MLK holiday, the Sleepy Eye Food Shelf will be closed on January 20. We will be open again on the following Monday, January 27. If you have an emergency need before that, please call 507-217-0123 or 507-794-7130.