Free Meals

(Donations accepted)

NEW! St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Second Thursday each month, beginning May 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until all food has been served; located at 9808 Highway 22 in Angora. Updates and menus are posted on the church's Facebook page (St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Alango).

Trinity Lutheran Church

Fourth Thursday of each month, next date is May 28, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. or until all food has been served; located at 164 3rd Avenue SE in Cook. Updates and menus are posted on the church's Facebook page (Trinity Lutheran Church of Cook).

Food Shelf

Cook Community Food Shelf

Third Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; located behind St. Mary's Church, 124 Fifth Street SE. Updates are posted on the organization's Facebook page.

Senior Nutrition Support and Food Access

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency

AEOA offers Meals on Wheels, grocery delivery, and senior dining options for seniors in our area. Details are on AEOA's website or call 1-800-662-5711 for more information.

SNAP Enrollment and Assistance

(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency

Details about SNAP and an online enrollment link are on AEOA's SNAP webpage. AEOA staff are also available to help people apply for SNAP benefits. Contact them on the webpage or call 1-800-662-5711 for more information.

Farmer's Market

Cook Area Farmer's Market

Every Saturday morning, beginning June 20, 2026 through September, on River Street, downtown Cook. SNAP-EBT accepted. Details are on the market's Facebook page.

Cook Lions' Brat Shack and Thursday Meals at the VFW

Cook Lions Club

The Lions' Brat Shack, located in front of Zup's in Cook, opens for the season this Friday, May 15, and will be open Fridays and Saturdays through September 12. The Lions also serve dinner at the Cook VFW every Thursday for a very reasonable cost. Menus are posted each week on the Lions Facebook page.

Justice North

Where help meets hope

Justice North is a nonprofit civil law firm dedicated to the principle that equal access to justice is a basic human right, regardless of background or circumstances. We open the doors of the legal system to the most vulnerable in our community by providing critical legal assistance to preserve our clients' safety, security, and stability.

No Hungry Neighbors

Food Solidarity on the Iron Range. Free store, community meal, and mutual aid.

510 Chestnut St./ Virginia, MN

Message us for specific needs, emergency food supplies, or delivery of meals or email us at:

Nohungryneighbors@outlook.com

Northern Neighbors

North Central MN

Northern Neighbors is a community-rooted effort in North Central Minnesota supporting immigrant communities locally and individuals impacted by detention across our region by connecting people to legal pathways, trusted supports, mutual aid, and systems of care shaped by those most impacted.