Food
Resources to help in Austin & Mower County
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AM Local agencies are battling hunger across Mower County and surrounding areas, and are here to provide support and assistance to anyone in need.
Community Meals
Salvation Army – Website
Address: 409 1st Ave NE, Austin MN 55912
Mon – Thurs at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Phone: 507-437-4566
Semcac Senior Dining
Contact: (507) 864-7741 | semcac.org
- Picket Place Apartments
Address: 409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: Mon – Fri 11:30AM
Phone: (507) 373-7759 - Twin Tower Apartments
Address:200 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: Mon – Fri 11:30AM
Phone: (507) 373-7759
Food Shelves
Salvation Army
Address: 409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: Tues 9AM – 11:30AM, 1PM – 3:30PM Wed 1PM – 3:30PM Thurs 9AM – 11:30AM, 1PM – 4PM
Contact: (507) 437-4566 | Website
CLUES Canasta Familiar
Address: 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: 2nd & 4th Friday of the month – 12PM – 2PM (While Supplies Last)
Contact: (612) 439-9790 | clues.org
Rubys Pantry
Address: 700 12th SW, Austin, MN 55912 Website | Facebook
Hours: No services at this time
Note: $25 copay required
Contact: (507) 433-3445 | graceluthaustin.org
CSFP Supplemental Food Boxes
Contact: (877) 500-8699 | helpingfeedpeople.org
Available at the following locations:
Le Roy Food Shelf
Address: 121 Main St, Le Roy, MN 55951 Hours: 1st Thursday of the month 12PM – 1PM Contact: (507) 440-3942
Mower County Senior Center
Address: 400 3rd Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912 Hours: 2nd Monday of the month 9:30AM – 11:30AM Contact: (507) 433-2370
Picket Place Apartments
Address: 808 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912 Hours: 4th Monday of the month 9:30AM – 10AM Contact: (507) 437-2729
Twin Tower Apartments
Address: 200 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912 Hours: 4th Monday of the month 10:30AM – 10:45AM Contact: (507) 433-1867
Packer Pantry
Address: 301 3rd St NW, Austin, MN 55912 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:15AM-8:30AM
3:30-3:50 MORE INFORMATION Donations Accepted – The Packer Pantry is for students only.
The Hope Pantry and Closet
Address: 1600 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: Wednesday 1:00PM – 4:00PM & Friday 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Contact: (507) 437-4516 | Donations Accepted
Additional Food Shelves
Contact individually for current information and availability.
- Riverland Community College
- Austin High School Packer Pantry
- Le Roy Faith Community
- Southland Faith Community – Contact: (507) 582-3185
- Grand Meadow Faith Community – 2nd and 4th Monday: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
- Racine United Methodist Church
- Lyle Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
- St. Augustine & St. Edward’s Churches
- Cornerstone Church
Senior Meal Delivery
Semcac
Delivers to seniors in Adams, Brownsdale, Dexter, Grand Meadow, Le Roy, Lyle, Rose Creek
Contact: (507) 864-8231 semcac.org
Meals on Wheels
Delivers to individuals in Austin.
Contact: (507) 438-3140 website
SNAP Office – Mower County
SNAP provides direct monetary support for you and your family to buy food. Call or visit their office to fill out the application, and see if you are eligible for the program.
Address: 201 1st St NE suite 18, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: Tues – Fri 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Phone: (507) 437-9701 | co.mower.mn.us
Financial & Emergency Assistance:
Mower County
Address: 201 1st St NE, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: Mon – Fri 8AM – 4PM
Contact: (507) 437-9701 | co.mower.mn.us
Mower Council for the Handicapped
Address: 2103 14th Street NE, Suite A, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: 2nd & 4th Friday of the month – 12PM – 2PM (While Supplies Last)
Contact: (612) 439-9790 | clues.org
Salvation Army
Address: 409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM
Contact: (507) 437-4566 | Website
Semcac Emergency Housing
Semcac provides emergency housing and utilities support, senior nutrition and more.
Address: 111 N Main St, Ste 201, Austin, MN, 55912
Phone: (507) 433-5889 | semcac.org
Parenting Resources and Welcome Center
Address: 105 1st Street SE, Suite A Austin, MN 55912
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Phone: (507) 437-8330 | prc-austinmn.org
Food Education and General Resources:
U of M Extension
Address: 1105 1/2 8th Avenue NE
Hours: M-F 8-4:30
Contact: (507) 434-2639 extension.umn.edu/local/mower
Parenting Resource & Welcome Center
Address: 105 1st St SE, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: M-F 8-4:30
Contact: (507) 437-8330 | prc-austinmn.org
United Way of Mower County
Address: 111 Main St N, Austin, MN 55912
Hours: M-F 9-4
Contact: (507) 437-2313 | uwmower.org
Summer EBT Student Lunch Program
This summer, the state of Minnesota will provide families with $120 per eligible child.
Sign up for Summer EBT Registration Info and Assistance
Hometown Food Security Project
318 Main St N.
Austin, MN 55912
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