Springfield Area Food Shelf

07/29/2025

Do you have an over producing garden and don't know what to do with your extras? Did you know the Springfield Area Food Shelf accepts all types of garden produce? Please consider donating your extras to the food shelf!

To drop items off you can stop in any time during our open hours, call us at 507-723-3663 or send us a message on Facebook to set up a time for drop off.

Your continued support is truly appreciated, thank you!

07/15/2025

Are you looking for ways to help your community but don't know where to start? The Springfield Area Food Shelf is looking for volunteers! Here's how you can help out!

*We are looking for individuals to help out with our food truck deliveries. Our deliveries are in the morning, typically ariving around 9:30 on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Please set aside about an hour. There are so many things to do on delivery days, not just the heavy lifting!

*Individuals to help on our client service days. Whether your more on the shy side or outgoing, we may have a service day that will appeal to you! We have independent shopping days, where the client shops alone, with little to no help from the volunteers. We also have volunteer led service days, where a volunteer will go around with the client to aid in shopping.

*Other ways to help out the food shelf is through a variety of donations. We ask, if donating any food items, these items are within the use by dates and in good condition.

To sign up or if you have any questions, you can contact us by:
Phone at 507-723-3663
Email info@springfieldfoodshelf.com
Or Facebook messenger

06/25/2025

Produce Tuesday returns on July 8th in New Ulm.
They ask you bring bags and boxes to pack your produce, as well as a chair if you would like to sit while waiting.

For more details see the flyer below. This will be open to anyone who needs food assistance. Event will go on rain or shine.

*Please note, this event is not held by the Springfield Area Food Shelf.*

06/17/2025

This past winter, St. Paul's catholic church youth members in Comfery held a few nights of bingo. The admission to play was an item to be donated to the Springfield Area Food Shelf. This past week Zakary and Makenze Fischer (in the photo) brought in the donated items. They plan to have more games in the future, so watch for those flyers.

Thank you from all of us at the Food Shelf for the donations!

06/11/2025

Do you need new dinner or snack ideas? Here are some different ways you can use chow mein noodles!

Allrecipes has over 50 recipes using chow mein noodles. From beef or chicken chow mein, to chow mein noodle cookies and bars, and even chow mein casseroles!

06/02/2025

A reminder to all our clients who visit the food shelf, please bring in your own bags and/or boxes. We may not always have bags or boxes available. Thank you!

05/28/2025

Don't know what to make for supper? Here are some ideas for ways to use dry navy beans.

With a wonderfully neutral flavor and creamy texture, navy bean recipes make for hearty dinners and easy meals.

05/21/2025

There is more than enough food to go around, and SNAP is here to ensure all Minnesotans can afford healthy groceries. SNAP helps you stretch your grocery budget and afford more fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and other nutritious items.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3S67pOU

Do you have questions or need help signing up? Our Care Center can help. Please each out by calling 866-844-3663.

05/19/2025

Thank you to our amazing volunteers and community.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every volunteer
and member of our community. Your dedication, time and compassion are the backbone of everything we do at the Springfield Area Food Shelf. Whether you lend a helping hand, share resources or simply supported from afar, your contributions have made a lasting impact.

Together, we are building something truly special. Thank you for your unwavering support and for being the heart of our mission.

02/24/2025

It's our annual March campaign! Please consider supporting our food shelf this year. There is a high and growing demand for food support in our community. You can give online or by check - all donations are considered tax-deductible as we are an approved 501(c)(3).

02/24/2025

We have extra milk available for regular clients. Skim, 1%, and 2% are available. The milk is good for 1-2 weeks yet. If interested please stop by and grab some between now and 7pm.

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08/27/2024

Our food is always delivered the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, usually late morning. We could really use help unloading these deliveries. Food demand has increased, and so has our deliveries. It takes less than one hour to get everything unloaded. If you can, please reply or message us to get added on our notification list. You are never required to come - only when you are able. We need you to help keep us going - our community needs us!

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