Food Resources
Baxter/ Brainerd:
Brainerd Public Schools:
Free breakfast and lunch pick-up will be available from 11am-12:30 pm, March 18-27, 2020 to all children 18 years and under. See additional details including locations here: http://ow.ly/JBiH50yOm6I
Operation Sandwich:
Follow facebook page for current updates.
Facebook: @OperationSandwich
(218) 825-7682
The Burn:
Offering free nutritional shakes to children.
Facebook: @TheBurnShakeBar
(218) 454-2077
Prairie Bay:
Free meal to all kids
Facebook: @prairie.grill
(218) 824-6444
The Outreach Program of the Brainerd Lakes:
Info on where meals are being distributed:
Facebook: @Outreachprogrambla
218-961-0055
Soup Kitchen
Still operating, now doing take-out meals.
Facebook: @brainerdsoupkitchen
(218) 829-4203
Sweet Sinsations
Free meal to all kids (11:00-2:00)
Facebook: @SweetSinsationsLLC
(218) 203-9468
Crosby/ Ironton/ Deerwood:
Iron Range Eatery:
Free meal to all kids
Facebook: @ironrangeeatery
North Country Cafe:
Boxed lunch for kids
Facebook: @northcountrycafe
Please call ahead: 218-820-6528
Nisswa/Pequot Lakes:
A-Pine Restaurant
Free bag lunch for kids between hours of 10:30-11:30
Facebook: @APineFamilyRestaurant
218-568-8353
Mainstreet Ale House
Free meal to all kids (Opens at 11:00AM)
Facebook: @MainStreetAleHouse
Please call ahead 218-961-6724
Pequot Lakes Schools: Starting Wednesday, March 18th Pequot Lakes Schools will provide a breakfast and lunch bagged together for students. A bagged meal can be picked up at either the High School or Eagle View between 7 – 8:30 a.m. or 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. daily.
Please contact your child’s school office with the full name of the student(s) requesting meals for planning purposes.
EV: 218-562-6100
MS: 218-568-9357
HS: 218-568-9210
Pine River Backus Schools:
Take & Go Lunches will be available to those who need starting Monday, March 16 from 11-1 in the Commons Area. Lunches are free to anyone 18 and under. Offered Monday-Friday.
218-587-8000
Sherwood Forest:
Free meal to all kids
Facebook: @sherwoodforestmn
(218) 963-6261
Little Falls Wal-Mart Subway:
Starting Wednesday, March 18th and going through March 27th, LITTLE FALLS WAL-MART SUBWAY will be offering free kids-meals to school age children from 11am-2pm, Monday through Friday.
(320) 631-0800
Pierz Subway:
Starting Tues March 17th and going through March 27th, PIERZ Subway will be offering free meals to school age kids from 11am-2pm, Monday through Friday.
(320) 468-2100
Randall Subway:
Starting this Tuesday and going through March 27th, Randall Subway will be offering free meals to school age kids from 11am- 2pm, Monday through Friday.
(320) 749-2744
Grocery Stores in Baxter/ Brainerd:
Aldi: (855) 955-2534
Tuesdays & Thursdays open at 8:30 – 9:30 am is reserved for vulnerable shoppers including senior citizens, expectant mothers, and those with underlying health conditions.
Costco: (218) 855-5740
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 8:00- 9:00 is reserved for members 60+ and those with physical impairments. Pharmacy open during this time but food court is closed. No more than 2 people allowed to enter with each membership card. Remote shopping options: Hearing aids, optical, floral and jewelry department available on-line.
Crow Wing Food Coop: (218) 828-4600
9:00 – 10:00 am Monday – Friday; 10:00 – 11:00 am Saturday is reserved for immunosuppressed individuals, senior citizens, and other vulnerable or disabled members and shoppers.
Cub Foods: (218) 828-4601 Baxter/ (218) 828-1816 Brainerd
6:00 – 7:00 am is reserved for health care professionals, first responders, elderly, and high risks customers. Remote shopping options: Cub has online shopping and grocery delivery. Available delivery hours may vary. Delivery times are chosen at checkout. Delivery is free for the first Instacart order. After the first Instacart order, delivery costs start at just $3.99 + 5% service fee for a two hour or scheduled delivery with a purchase of $35 or more. For one-hour delivery or orders under $35, the delivery fee is $7.99 + 5% service fee. The service fee is not a tip and will not go directly to the shopper or delivery driver. Customers have the option of adding a tip to their order. There is a $10 order minimum on all orders. Customers also have the option to purchase an “Express Membership” for $99 annually or $9.99/month which includes free delivery for all orders over $35. There is no service fee for Express Membership Customers.
Super One: (218) 828-2160
6:00 – 8:00 am is reserved for high risk shoppers including seniors.
Target: (218) 828-3535
Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 am reserved for senior citizens, expectant mothers, and those with underlying health concerns. The pharmacy will be open during this time.
WalMart: (218) 829-2220
Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 am is reserved for seniors 60+ – this includes pharmacy and vision centers. Remote shopping option(s): WalMart has no-contact pickup and delivery options. You can order groceries from them online or in our app anytime. One of their associates will pick your order and bring it out to the curb when you arrive. This is a great way to maintain social distance. No contact pickup: No-contact pickup is now available. You’ll no longer have to sign for your order. An associate will simply put your order in your vehicle. How It Works: Shop Walmart’s food selection online anytime, anywhere. You can use the Walmart Grocery App. Choose a convenient pickup time from a location near you. If you’re a SNAP EBT customer, you can split the payment with another card if needed.
Grocery Store Crosby/ Ironton/ Deerwood:
Super One Foods (218) 546-6020
6:00 – 8:00 am is reserved for high risk shoppers including seniors.
Grocery Stores Nisswa/Pequot Lakes:
Schaefer’s Food/Nisswa (218) 963-2265
7:00 – 8:00 am is reserved for elderly and high risk customers
SuperValu/Pequot Lakes (218) 568-5001
At this time, no special hours are reserved for elderly or high risk customers.
Food Shelves
Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army Food Shelf
208 So 5th Street; Brainerd, MN
Tuesday – Friday; 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
218-829-1120
Cuyuna Range Food Shelf
302 Cross Avenue; Crosby, MN
2nd & 3rd Wednesdays – 7:30 am – 9:30 am
218-546-7444
Crosslake Emergency Food Shelf
34212 CR 3; Crosslake, MN
1st & 3rd Fridays – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
218-692-1004
Emily Area Food Shelf
20948 Co Rd #1; Emily, MN
3rd Wednesday – 9:30 – 11:00 am
3rd Thursday – 5:30 – 6:30 pm
1st Wednesday – 9:30 – 11:00 am – bread and produce only
218-763-3097
Garrison Area Care Givers Food Shelf
9535 Madison Street; Garrison, MN
Tuesday & Thursday – 1 – 5:00 pm
320-692-5399
Lakes Area Food Shelf
Due to the possible spread of COVID-19, food shelf volunteers were forced to temporarily close their storeroom, providing a drive-through system instead.Despite some new changes, the Lakes Area Food Shelf wants to ensure customers that they will continue to stay open. Staff members say that low income financial guidelines are being waived at this time allowing any family in need of food to qualify.
29280 State Hwy 371; Pequot Lakes, MN
Tuesday & Thursday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
218-568-8474
First Baptist Church
Blessings Food Shelf
Pastor Wayne
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 218-838-9462
Crow Wing Counties Public Assistance Programs
For some the loss of income is the largest barrier to meeting their food needs. Those who are facing such circumstances can seek help from Crow Wing Counties Public Assistance Programs, including:
- Cash assistance for families: MN Family Investment Program (MFIP) 218-824-1250
- Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food purchases for families and individuals 218-824-1250
- General Assistance (GA): Cash Assistance for individuals over 18 with no children and with no or limited resources
- Women Infants Children program (WIC) supplemental food and nutrition program low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women and children under age 5 who have a nutritional risk. 218-824-1073
Gina Heyer LTC Program Supervisor CWC 218-824-1237 gina.heyer@crowwing.us
Karen Johnson CWE Program Director 218-828-7443 Karen.Johnson@EssentiaHealth.org
This does not represent a complete list of stores in Crow Wing County offering special shopping hours. Please contact your local grocery store or food retailer to verify.