Our food shelf is dedicated to providing essential food and resources to individuals and families during difficult times. We partner with our guests to develop practical solutions aimed at stabilizing their situation and offering hope for a brighter future.

How You Can Help:

Donate: We accept donations at all of our food shelf locations. To view a list of the most needed items, or to learn how to host your own food drive, click the button below. (link to the Food Shelf’s Most Needed Items button)

Volunteer: We are always in need of dedicated volunteers to assist with the daily operations at each location. Your time and support make a significant impact on our community.

Pray: We are always in need of prayers to support the work of the food shelf, for the individuals and families who are guests at the food shelf, and for volunteers and donors who make this food shelf possible.

Together, we can make a difference and help our neighbors thrive through challenging times.

Shepherd of the Valley partners with 360 Communities to operate Apple Valley’s only food shelf, located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley, near the Minnesota Zoo. Contact the Food Shelf at 952.985.7388 (answered during food shelf hours only). 

Apple Valley Food Shelf hours:
Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursdays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturdays from 9:00am – 12:00 pm

Two shopping options include: curbside food bags delivered, or shop inside the food shelf. Appointments are strongly recommended. Please contact 360 Communities at 952.985.5300 for an appointment.

The food shelf is entirely dependent on donations of non-perishable food and monetary donations to purchase produce and other groceries.

For questions or to get more information about this food shelf, contact Shepherd of the Valley at 952.432.6351.