Food Shelf

Staffed by community volunteers, the food shelf distributes more than 800,000 pounds of food each year in response to more than 14,000 requests. The food shelf is available to people living in our service area.

IOCP’s food shelf is available as often as once a week. Nonperishable food items, breads/baked goods, meat, and a choice of additional items are available. The quantity provided is based on family size and need. Distribution hours

Food donations are accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Holiday donation list
General donation list

To make a large food drop-off, call (952) 516-6061.

Monetary donations may be made online, mailed to IOCP (designate “Food Shelf” in memo line) or dropped off at IOCP.

Minnesota FoodShare

IOCP participates in the annual Minnesota FoodShare Campaign, the largest food and fund drive in the state. It is the only time of the year contributions to food shelves leverage additional dollars.

IOCP’s food shelf receives an allocation based on its percent of the total collected. During the 2010 March campaign, the community donated 48,827 pounds of food and $44,317, allowing IOCP to replenish high-demand items.

Feinstein Challenge

IOCP leverages donations to its food shelf through the Feinstein Foundation Challenge. To qualify, cash donations must be received between March 1 and April 30 (indicate “Feinstein Challenge” in memo line).

The Feinstein Foundation is dedicated to ending hunger in America by supporting local agencies such as IOCP. The foundation divides $1 million proportionately among participating agencies.