Community and campus resources to ensure you don’t go hungry.
You don't need to navigate this alone. Anoka-Ramsey Community College Counselors are available to meet with students who need assistance with mental health or basic needs issues.
Make an appointment with ARCC Counselors
Anoka Ramsey Food Pantry, Coon Rapids, provides free food items to Anoka Ramsey students in need of support. Find location, hours and more details. and details visit
Numerous community organizations in and around Anoka County offer resources for those in need of food. View a PDF of the calendar or visit Community Free Food Calendar online.
Students are encouraged to review the following food resources or visit Hunger Solutions to locate a food shelf in their area as additional support.
SNAP Nutrition Assistance
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a federal food assistance program which provides monthly benefits to help individuals and families pay for groceries. SNAP is also sometimes referred to as food stamps or EBT.
- Checking to see if you are likely eligible for SNAP is easy. You can use the SNAP Screening Tool from Hunger Solutions Minnesota. Anoka-Ramsey Community College works with Outreach Coordinators at Second Harvest Heartland who can help you complete the process. You can connect to them HERE.
- Students can also use the MN Benefits website to apply for SNAP and additional State of MN benefits.
Resources Near Cambridge Campus
- Cambridge Campus Cupboard located in E203. Stop by during regular college hours and take what you need from a selection of non-perishable food and hygiene products.
- Grab and Go Food Bags available for pick up near the Information Desk on the Cambridge campus on the follow dates:
- Wednesday September 27, 2023
- Wednesday October 25, 2023
- Wednesday November 29, 2023
- Grab and Go Food Bags available for pick up near the Information Desk on the Cambridge campus on the follow dates:
Resources Near Coon Rapids Campus
Additional Resources
Resources near Cambridge campus
Braham Area Food Shelf |
Family Pathways - Cambridge Food PantryIf you or someone you know needs food assistance, please contact us.
Hours: Monday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Learn more online or call (763) 552-3663 |
Isanti County Food PantryFirst Baptist Church 304 S Main Street, Cambridge, MN 55008 |
North Anoka County Emergency Food ShelfServing the communities of Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Oak Grove, St. Francis, and Wyoming.
Hours: Monday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn more online or call (763) 434-7685 |
Rush City Food Shelf |
Resources near Coon Rapids campus
ACBC Food ShelfACBC provides emergency food and clothing to Anoka County residents in need.
Walk-In hours: Monday and Wednesday 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Appointment Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Learn more online or call 763-422-0046 to schedule an appointment. |
anoka technical college feed your need Food pantryAnoka Technical College's Feed Your Need Food Pantry is open for students and community members experiencing food insecurity. Find hours and learn more online. |
CEAPCEAP provides food to any family that comes to them for assistance.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Learn more online or call (763) 566-9600 |
Centennial Community Food ShelfServing the communities of East Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, and Lino Lakes.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Learn more online or call (763) 784-2013
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Grace Lutheran ChurchThere is also a small emergency food shelf at Grace. They provide four bags of non-perishable food items.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Learn more online or call (763) 421-6520 |
Hope for the CommunityHope For The Community is a ministry that serves hundreds of families each week. Each family receives 35-50 pounds of groceries. If you are in need of groceries or know of someone that needs groceries, we encourage a visit!
Hours: Thursday 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Learn more online or call (763) 757-4266 |
The Salvation Army Food ShelfServing the communities within Anoka County.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Learn more online or call (763) 755-6873 |
St. Philip's Clothing and Food Shelf
Hours: Tuesdays: 10 to 11:30 am
Learn more online or call (763) 571-1500 |
Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA)Serving the communities of Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Learn more online or call (763) 789-2444 |
Additional resources
Minnesota Food HelplineTo end hunger in Minnesota we need a strong, responsive emergency food system. Hunger Solutions Minnesota works to build food shelf capacity so they are best able to meet the needs of their local communities. Minnesota Food HelpLine provides solutions for food needs. Minnesota Food Helpline provides solutions for food needs if you or someone you know needs help.
Learn more online or call 1-888-711- 1151. Phones answered Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
SNAPSNAP helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. The program provides support to help stretch your household food budget. It is not intended to meet all of your household's food needs. It is a supplement if you need additional support to pay for groceries or other food access resources. SNAP will bring you more benefits at many stores, farmers markets and senior dining sites.
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