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Call us, we’re here to help.

952.888.9616
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Food pantry check-in is open 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Para hablar con alguien en español, llame al 952.888.9616 x 1.
Interpreters can be made available for other languages as well.

Facing financial uncertainty is overwhelming. We’re here to help. Your first step, whether you need food, resources for your children, or simply to speak with our Social Services team is to call us at 952-888-9616. Volunteers will gather information and explain VEAP’s programs. Our call intake center is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

There are no income guidelines for our food pantry, and we will never ask why you’re visiting us. Everyone is welcome. VEAP does require that all visitors call us to first make an appointment; however, if there is an emergency, we will accept drive-up visitors without an appointment. Prior to the appointment, our phone volunteers will ask some brief questions to ensure we have your household information in our private database. Get answers to other frequently asked questions.

Upcoming pantry events

Food and basic needs

VEAP works to ensure everyone in our community has access to healthy, nutritious food.

VEAP works to ensure everyone in our community has access to healthy, nutritious food. Our Food & Basic Needs program includes a fully-stocked Food Pantry with fresh produce, dairy, meat, and other staples. For those who don’t have easy access to a car or the bus, VEAP’s volunteers make home deliveries of groceries.

If you can’t make it into the pantry or need additional food, VEAP’s Mobile Food Pantry also conveniently makes regular visits to several different sites across our service area. Everyone is welcome.

In addition, VEAP also offers student food support in partnership with local area schools, and birthday bags for children during their birthday month.

 

Social services

VEAP offers caring, professional support to help you stabilize your housing and financial situation and create an individualized plan to access resources.

You will work with members of our Social Services team to identify the steps to take to reach and maintain financial stability.

Our staff can collaboratively work with you on how to best prioritize your rent payment, discuss solutions to barriers like transportation, and provide overall support to make a plan for your future. We also offer limited funds for rent and utility assistance.