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Bakery, deli, and general grocery store. Seasonally open in Hovland.
24 hr pay-at-the-pump, full service grocery store with Grab & Go food options, ATM, live bait/tackle. EBT, SNAP, and WIC accepted.
Lutsen, MN
The Cook County Co-op is a community-owned, local full grocery store. They support local growers and favor organic and environmentally friendly practices whenever possible. They strive to sell minimally processed, additive-free, and organically grown foods. Financial assistance available through A Good Harbor Hill Scholarship to help cover ownership costs and the discount provides 10% off most purchases every time you shop with if you qualify. EBT and SNAP accepted.
Grand Marais, MN
To help eliminate hunger in Minnesota, the food shelves of the NE Minnesota Network provide emergency and short-term food assistance to income-eligible individuals and families. No one who is in need of assistance will be turned away. Fresh and shelf-stable food, plus two vouchers for dried goods and produce redeemable in Grand Marais grocery stores for those in crisis or within income guidelines. Register on site during distribution hours.
Open every Monday 3-5pm and 1st Wednesday of the month 4:30-6:30pm.
Food shelf location: First Congregational Church, 300 W 2nd St, Grand Marais, MN
Cook County offers a number of programs to supplement families' and individuals' incomes. We provide the forms and supports you need to access key financial and healthcare benefits.
Learn about and apply for Nutrition Assistance - SNAP and the Minnesota Family Investment Program.
Empty Bowls, Cook County is a 501c3 non-profit with a mission to raise critical funds for hunger needs in Cook County, MN. Empty Bowls is host to the annual soup dinner fundraiser in partnership with the Grand Marais Art Colony and local restaurants every November and work to make sure hunger needs in our community are met year-round.
A bag of food will be put in your child's backpack once a week on Fridays and before breaks. The Backpack Program is available to families enrolled in Free and Reduced Meal Programs at ISD 166, GES, and Oshki Ogimaag schools. Contact the schools or the Community Center for information.
Offers full grocery service including produce, dry goods, meat & deli counter, baked goods, and more. They have homemade sausage, large selection of fresh produce, conventional and organic, deli fresh homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, and everything in between. Established in 1978. Gene's Foods is a family owned business located in Grand Marais. EBT, SNAP, and WIC accepted.
The Farmer's Market is held in the Community Center parking lot on Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 pm from mid-June through early October. The Grand Marais Farmers Market supports and encourages a sustainable local food system.The market hosts several food assistance programs including SNAP, Together We Grow, Power of Produce, and Market Bucks. Local farmers and food producers gather to offer their produce and goods to the community each week. The market is a vibrant, family friendly place to shop!
The Elderly Nutrition Program offers Congregate Lunches and meal delivery. Dine-in meals are served Monday through Friday, 11:30am to 12:30pm at ENP. All are welcome! The cost of meal depends on age. Those 65 & older pay $2, 50-64 yrs pay $3, and those under 50 and guests pay $5. Coffee donations are always welcome. Sign up by 9:00 am the day of the meal. You can sign up for more than one day at a time. Lunches can also be delivered to homebound clients with a doctor’s referral. Registration forms for long-term meal deliveries are available from the cooks or the Elderly Nutrition Program Director.
The Food Distribution Program is offered Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm through the Grand Portage Safety Office. Participating households receive a monthly food package to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. Foods offered may include canned and packaged food, frozen food, specialty, traditional, and seasonal items. There are program income and residency requirements for participation. Pick-up the food packages at 101 Store Road.
Health Services provides medical appointments onsite. Health Services offers footcare, blood pressure, blood sugar, and immunization outreach clinics. Programs offered include Women Infants and Children (WIC), tobacco cessation, family home visiting, and Community Agriculture through Culture, Health, and Education (CACHE). Therapies available include chiropractic, physical, and massage. Additional services include transportation to medical appointments out of area and prescription pick-up and delivery. Call to make an appointment.
Open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday. Call ahead so food is ready to be picked up. Located at Grand Portage Human Services.
Convenience and supermarket groceries available. SNAP and EBT accepted.
Grand Portage, MN
Offers full grocery service including produce, dry goods, meat & deli counter, baked goods, and more. Family owned, located in Grand Marais. EBT, SNAP, and WIC accepted.
Grand Marais, MN
Monday through Friday delivery within a five mile radius of Grand Marais. Contact the Hub to sign up.
Program for people age 60+ with income base guidelines. Applications availabl online. Distribution is the first Monday of each month. Pick-up from 12:30-1:00 pm at two locations. Grand Portage Community Center and First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: WIC provides nutrition and breastfeeding support to those who are financially eligible during pregnancy, after birth, and for ages 0 to 5, helping them learn about nutrition and stay healthy. It offers education on food and wellness, community connections, and grocery benefits for nutritious foods. The Cook County WIC program is housed at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic.
Income based food pantry distribution on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Community Center in Grand Marais from 1:30 - 2:00 pm. Community Center in Grand Portage from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm.
Senior Lunch is on Wednesdays at Birch Grove Community Center from 11:30-12:30 pm. No reservations are needed. A $5 donation is suggested.
Grocery, Camping Supplies, Fresh Produce, Locally Handmade Products, Fresh meat cut in house, Homemade Sausage. SNAP & EBT accepted.
Vital North Foundation - Pack & Pantry (previously the Snacks & Packs Program or Backpack Food Program)
Vital North Foundation - Pack & Pantry recognizes that food insecurity lasts year-round. Pack & Pantry targets the gaps when students struggle most with hunger—after school, weekends, school breaks. Now more than ever, families are struggling to put enough food on the table. Many Cook County parents might be surprised to know that their student qualifies for Pack & Pantry. If you’re wondering how to make ends meet right now, this program—which is simple and easy to access—is for you, Registration is designed to be fast and simple, and the program’s scope is intentionally broad: families who might not think they are eligible may qualify. Interested participants should email.
Lutsen, MN 55612
Mailing: PO Box 454
Grand Marais, MN 55604