We’re here for you. Call us at 952.888.9616 to make an appointment for the Food Pantry. 

At this time we offer in-person pantry shopping indoors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with a drive-though option on all other weekdays.

Whether you need to visit our Food Pantry or are looking for more resources in your community, your first step is to give us a call at 952-888-9616.  Volunteer operators will gather information and explain VEAP’s programs. They can also set up an appointment for you to visit our Food Pantry. VEAP’s call intake center closes at 4:30 p.m. on Monday – Friday.

Para hablar con alguien en español, llame al 952.888.9616 x 1. Чтобы поговорить с кем-то по-русски, звоните 952.888.9616 x 2. Interpreters can be made available for other languages as well.

Am I eligible?

Anyone living in the cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and South Minneapolis zip codes of 55410, 55419, and 55417 is welcome to visit us. There are no income guidelines for our food pantry and we will never ask why you’re visiting us.

How often can I access VEAP programs and resources?

For our Food Pantry, visitors are welcome twice a month. During your visit, you will get shelf-stable items (like pasta, cereals, canned goods, etc.) as well as meat, dairy, vegetables, fruit and bread. We also have household items like shampoo, toilet paper, diapers, pet food and more. If you have dietary restrictions, we will try to make every effort to meet your needs. Our inventory is always changing at VEAP, so we cannot promise access to specific items, but we will always try our best to meet your needs.

VEAP’s Mobile Food Pantry is open to everyone! With several convenient sites throughout the Twin Cities, we encourage individuals and families to visit as often as needed. Check our event calendar for current distribution sites and times. Everyone welcome.

We understand.

Volunteers and staff understand that accessing VEAP programs may be a humbling experience.  We will treat you with respect and connect you with the resources that will help you regain stability. In you need extra support, a member of our Social Services team can speak with you about possible financial assistance and other community resources.

Learn more about our Food & Basic Needs programs Read more about Social Services at VEAP