Feeding the hungry is one of our primary objectives. Sadly, however, many families in need are unable to attend a regular food shelf program due to a lack of transportation and/or an inability to find daycare for their children. Our Food Shelf-In-A-Box offers a practical and innovative means for us to provide easy access to much-needed groceries and other important support services.
Each month, during a designated date and time, Good in the ‘Hood delivers groceries to a local partner site with the following objectives:
- Offer easy access to essential groceries, basic resources, social engagement, support information and referrals in order to bring stability and much needed assistance for families in need.
- Establish host partner sites with businesses, schools, civic and/or religious organizations that are interested in leveraging their key assets, including facility and staffing, for the greater good of the community. This enables Good in the ‘Hood to bring a sustainable and cost-effective program that enhances the relational equity between our client guests and our local hosting partner.
- Provide our neighbors in need with a “client-choice” shopping model that places an emphasis upon healthy options such as protein, dairy and fresh produce
- Offer opportunities for volunteerism, social engagement and program leadership. We believe this is the key in order to promote personal dignity and help to foster a “Doing With” approach for the community rather than “Doing For” perspective.
This pop-up style program is designed to bring a monthly drop/delivery of essential groceries to each of our Food Shelf-In-A-Box hosting partners. It’s a quick, simple, and efficient model that allows for set up, hosting of a client-choice shopping distribution and clean-up within a 4-hour window of time.
Program Locations
Please see site details from site list below for specific site contact information.
Please note: During the November and December holidays our regular food distribution schedule is often changed. Please contact the respective host site leader or reach out to us at info@goodinthehood.org to receive any updates and information. Thank you and have a happy holiday season!
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at 800 West Broadway
800 West Broadway Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
4th Thursday of month from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Leona Martin has worked as a Workforce Development Specialist for the Department of Employment and Economic Devolvement for 14 years. She has been committed to, and had a key role in, Youth Service development for more than 20 years. She has had a leading role in the Good in the ‘Hood Food Shelf In-A-Box program at 800 West Broadway since 2016. Leona strives to serve the community of Minneapolis and to be part of the solution for our community.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Antioch Community Church
1121 Jackson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
4th Tuesday of month from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Darrius Hubbard
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Bethany
6900 Auto Club Rd
Bloomington, MN 55438
1st and 3rd Tuesday of month from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Steve has worked as a church planting missionary in the Philippines, and for the past 20 years has been a part of the ministry of Bethany International in Bloomington. He is currently the Church Engagement Director for Bethany Gateways, the mission sending arm of Bethany. Steve first met Shawn on the campus when they worked together with Bethany Global University, which served as the genesis point of Good in the Hood and the food distribution ministry. Working with the Good in the Hood team has been a rewarding experience – Meeting wonderful people, making new friends and working to meet the basic needs of people who need both friends and food.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Castle Elementary
6675 50th St. N
Oakdale, MN 55128
3rd Wednesday of month from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Andrea Nickelson
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Cowern Elementary
2131 Margaret St
North Saint Paul, MN 55109
3rd Wednesday of month from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kyliah ThompsonKyliah Thompson is the school social worker for Cowern Elementary. Originally, from the Chicago area, she spent her undergraduate years in Duluth and attended graduate school in St. Louis, Missouri. She is committed to closing gaps and minimizing disparities for students and families. Her interests include performing in theatre productions, as well as educating and leading around racial equity and anti-racist trainings and education. She also loves watching Netflix, going to the movies (when they are open), cooking, and playing with her new puppy.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Creekside Gables
7601 Zane Ave North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
4th Thursday of month from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LuAnn Plohocky(763) 503-0104
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Emma B Howe YMCA
2304 Jackson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
4th Tuesday of month from 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.
Bri Warren
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Folwell School
3611 20th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
3rd Tuesday of month from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Harmony Learning Center
1961 County Road C East
Maplewood, MN 55019
3rd Tuesday of month from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. HOME Deliveries only during COVID
Heather Jacobson has been a school social worker in District 622 for 22 years. In her current role in the district, she works at the Harmony K-12 Program and dedicates her time to helping students and families. She knows the partnership with Good in the ‘Hood provides much-needed, well-rounded food options for the Harmony families and is grateful for the community support.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
2nd Thursday of month from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cara Garrett has been working at Hennepin Technical College since 2016 and higher education in the Twin Cities area nearly 15 years. Cara worked at large public universities and small private residential colleges before joining Hennepin Technical College. In 2018, the college researched the needs of students to improve retention. The results showed that 40% of students were experiencing some form of hunger leading to increasing student access to groceries and the partnership with Good in the ‘Hood.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Hennepin Technical College Eden Prairie
13100 College View Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
1st Tuesday of month from 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m.
Cara Garrett has been working at Hennepin Technical College since 2016 and higher education in the Twin Cities area nearly 15 years. Cara worked at large public universities and small private residential colleges before joining Hennepin Technical College. In 2018, the college researched the needs of students to improve retention. The results showed that 40% of students were experiencing some form of hunger leading to increasing student access to groceries and the partnership with Good in the ‘Hood.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Hmong Int’l Academy
1501 30th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
3rd Thursday of month from 3:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m.
Sengladda Sanychanh
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Hope Builders
7597 Hwy 65 NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Every other month on the 3rd Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Brian Kelly
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Justice Alan Page Elementary
2410 Holloway Ave E
Maplewood, MN 55109
3rd Thursday of month from 3:20 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Heidi George
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Love Power Church
2054 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
4th Wednesday of month from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Janet Gullickson
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Macedonia
3801 1st Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
4th Wednesday of month from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Annie Wade is the food shelf coordinator at Macedonia Baptist Church. She also coordinates the new member classes and is president of the Mission Ministry and Secretary of the Christian Education Ministry at Macedonia. Outside of Macedonia Baptist, Annie is a member and leader of several other national and local organizations. Since 2016, Macedonia has partnered with Good in the ‘Hood. During the pandemic, when families were particularly struggling, the Food Shelf-In-A-Box program provided great relief. As a retired Minneapolis Public Schools Administrator, Annie enjoys having more time for her family, church and community involvement. Her hobbies include gardening, reading and traveling.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Madison
7135 Madison Ave West
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Mobile. No scheduled onsite distributions.
Rev. Jamie Morrison has served as a minister and as a nonprofit leader for more than 20 years, including in her current role as the Director of Operations/Human Resources for Good in the ‘Hood. Jamie has background in telecommunications and publishing. She has served on several boards and committees as an advisor, member, or as an officer. Jamie is married to Shawn and together they have five children and a growing family of grandchildren.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Maple Pond Homes YMCA
1854 be Rd
Maplewood, MN 55109
1st Monday of month from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Senior Program Coordinator for Neighborhood Centers at the YMCA. My responsibilities includes Maple Pond Homes where I coordinate the Good in the ‘Hood Food Shelf In-A-Box at Maple Pond Homes pop-up grocery program. I have a passion for helping others to help themselves. I’ve worked in schools for 6 years and I recently began my new role with the YMCA and I have enjoyed this very much.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at MNIC Unity
2201 Girard Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
3rd Wednesday of month from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vanessa Robles Varela is the Homeless Liaison & Director of Nutrition Services Director at Minnesota Internship High Schools (MNIC). She works with homeless students and oversees the Food Service Department. Her primary mission is to be a student advocate to serve our youth and their families in the community. Vanessa was born and raised in Mexico before moving to the United States in 1999, living in Arizona before settling in Minnesota. Vanessa has 4 children and 2 dogs. She loves being with her family and karaoke nights with friends.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Montreal Courts YMCA
401 Labore Rd
Little Canada, MN 55117
3rd Monday of month from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Breon Portis(612) 601-3654
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Nokomis East
5540 30th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
2nd and 4th Wednesday of month from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Polly Inestroza(612) 723-5419
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Tommie Shelf Minneapolis
1000 Lasalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
3rd Wednesday of month from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Angela Mendez serves as the Life Skills Coach/Counselor at the University of St. Thomas with the Dougherty Family College. Angela is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of experience providing mental health services in the Twin Cities area. Angela’s experience includes working with adults experiencing homelessness and food scarcity within Hennepin County. In her current role, Angela provides both therapeutic and resource support to students at Dougherty Family College. Angela lives in Columbia Heights and loves to spend time with her two dogs, Pico and Obie, during her down time.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Universal Christian Ministries
997 Raymond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55114
2nd Wednesday of month from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Brenda Uwera
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at UNW
3003 Snelling Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113
Pantry open on M-F from 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Kayla Hoye serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Programs at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul. She has spent the last decade working with college students all over the Midwest. In her current role she oversees a student group dedicated to helping students become aware about local and global issues, including hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, voter suppression, and racial injustice. Kayla lives in Coon Rapids with her husband, young daughter, dog, and cat.
Food Shelf-In-A-Box at Weaver Elementary
2135 Birmingham Street
Maplewood, MN 55019
2nd Wednesday of month from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Good in the ‘Hood
612-217-4003
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