Nutrition Services

Community Food Resources

Several community organizations provide free meals for families around Saint Paul.

Minnesota Food Helpline Call 888-711-1151 (Monday-Friday from 10 AM- 5 PM)
Second Harvest Heartland Care Center Call 866-844-3663 (Monday-Friday from 8 AM- 4:30 PM
Ramsey County Food Resources
- Including an interactive food locator map.
- Customer Contact Center 651-266-8500 for food shelves, groceries at low or no-cost, farmer's markets, meals at no-cost (Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM)
The Food Group- Hunger Solutions webpage and search tool
Neighborhood House – Free food market and fresh produce pick up events in Saint Paul
Loaves and Fishes – Offers free community food distribution and free community meal locations

Nutrition and
Menu Philosophy

SPPS plans its menus in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Breakfast to Go

MN Free School Meals
English, HMong, Somali,
Spanish

Application for Educational Benefits

The Minnesota Free School Meals Program provides all students with one free school breakfast and one free lunch per school day. While meals are free for all students, all families are highly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits.

Fill out the Application for Educational Benefits Online

Video Link: Parents SchoolCafe Eligibility Walkthrough