Stevens County Food Shelf
Serving persons experiencing food insecurity and those with supplemental food needs.
Free Delivery Available
Outside of Morris, call or email the Food Shelf to place your request.
Within Morris, contact the Food Shelf, with at least one days notice, to place your request, and then call Rainbow Rider to schedule your delivery day and time.
Not Available Tuesday or Thursday
Food Shelf Hours
Monday 2:30-3:30pm
Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday 10:30-11:30am
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Friday 10:30-11:30am
Contact Us
Email (preferred): stevenscountyfoodshelf@gmail.com
Phone: 320-589-7436
Donations
We are fortunate to be a part of a supportive and generous community! Our operations rely on donations and food drives organized by civic organizations and local churches. Cash donations and various grants allow us to purchase food from the North Country Food Bank and local suppliers to meet needs not met in donations.
What is most needed:
Flour
Sugar
Cooking oil
Pasta
Canned meats
Peanut butter
Canned fruits and vegetables
Soup
Personal care items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, paper products, feminine hygiene, etc.
Donations can be dropped off when the Food Shelf is open or by appointment. Please do not leave food outside unattended.
If you would like to donate items and have questions, please contact us!
Volunteering
We are staffed entirely by volunteers and are open one hour a day, 5 days a week. Our volunteers stock shelves and assist clients in selecting their food. They maintain the utmost confidentiality while working with our clients.
Our volunteer teams enjoy working with each other and serving our community! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Food Shelf.
Programs
Backpack program Local schools prepare and distribute backpacks containing light meals and snacks for elementary school students each week throughout the school year.
Summer Food Distribution Residents of Stevens County are welcome to participate in the Food Drop and receive a variety of shelf stable food items, and assorted proteins and produce. Clients drive up to the distribution point where volunteers place items in the vehicle. The Food Distribution is at the Morris Area High School on the 2nd Tuesday of June, July and August.
Morris Area Farmers Market Eligible shoppers may use their SNAP/EBT benefits at the Market! The Market Bucks program allows shoppers to make their dollars go farther with matching funds provided by the Market. The Morris Area Farmers Market is open each Thursday, 3:00-6:00 PM and is located at the Morris Public Library Square, 102 E 6th St.
Transportation
The Stevens County Food Shelf has partnered with Morris Transit and Rainbow Rider to provide rides to the Food Shelf. You may call and place an order in advance. Our volunteers will pack requested items and have them ready for you to pick up.
Morris residents: Call Morris Transit (320-589-1000) to schedule your ride when the Food Shelf is open for visits. Your round-trip ride is at no cost to you.
Outside of Morris: Call Rainbow Rider (1-800-450-7770) to schedule your ride when the Food Shelf is open. Note: Rainbow Rider hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. This schedule does not allow for rides to the Food Shelf on Tuesday/Thursday.
The Food Shelf does not provide delivery.
