City of Saint Paul Food Drive 2025

How to Donate

When: during regular open hours at select Saint Paul Public Library and Recreation Center locations. What: New, unopened, shelf-stable, and hygiene items. Visit stpaul.gov/fooddrive for City locations and details.

Most-Needed Items

• Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)
• Rice, pasta, lentils, boxed meals, ramen
• Canned fruits & vegetables, soups and stews
• Peanut/seed butters, cereal, oatmeal
• Shelf-stable milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• Culturally familiar staples (masa harina, jasmine/basmati rice, noodles, halal options)
• Baby items: formula (sealed, not expired), baby food,
  baby wipes, and diapers
• Hygiene items: deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine care items

Please Avoid Items

Glass containers, open/expired items, homemade food, alcohol, refrigerated/frozen items.

Locations

• Highland Park Community Center (1978 Ford Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN 55116)
• Arlington Hills Community Center (1200 Payne Ave Saint Paul, MN 55130)
• North Dale Recreation Center (1414 St Albans St N, Saint Paul, MN 55117)
• Oxford Community Center (270 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul, MN 55104)

Drop-off during normal hours at stpaul.gov/reccenters.

Partner Resources

• Minnesota Food HelpLine | Phone: 888-711-1151 | Website: hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline
  (Monday - Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
• Ramsey County | Phone: 651-266-8500 | Email: [email protected] | Website: ramseycountymn.gov/foodresources (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) | Interpreters available

Last Edited: October 31, 2025