301 Second Street East Hastings, Minnesota 55033
Phone (651) 437-7134 Fax (651) 437-1292
What to expect during the food shelf appointment?
1. HFS staff will partner with you confidentially, and treat you with respect and dignity.
You will meet with an emergency service worker who will listen to you to see how HFS can best help you with your situation.
2. In most cases, you will be able to choose 5-7 day supply of food from a ‘grocery list’ which includes meat, fresh dairy and produce, and personal care items. A volunteer will pack the items you requested.
3. You will receive a dairy and produce voucher to receive additional fresh items from the grocery store.
4. Appointments take approximately 45 minutes.
5. Children are more than welcome to come to an appointment.
6. In an effort to respect everyone's time, if you find yourself running late, we may not be able to serve you that day and may need to reschedule. If you are aware that you cannot make your scheduled appointment, please give us a call to open the time up for another family.
NOTE: Due to an increased demand, we may not be able to accommodate same day appointments for the food shelf. Please try to schedule appointments 2-3 days in advance so we can best meet your needs.
What if I need food TODAY and no appointments are available?
HFS can provide emergency food with enough meals for your family until an appointment can be scheduled.
What do I need to bring in for a food shelf appointment?
1. Call 651-437-7134 to schedule an appointment between
2. HFS requires current mail* for every adult in the household postmarked within last two weeks of the appointment date or you are welcome to bring a utility bill due within the month of the appointment.
* If you don't have the mail requirement, inform the volunteer or staff member when scheduling your appointment and we will send you mail to use for the appointment. HFS can provide emergency food with enough meals for your family until an appointment can be scheduled.
3. The adult who comes for the appointment brings their own photo ID and will need to know the income & expenses for all adults in the home. For each appointment, an income and expense form is completed to help us provide you with information and referrals to other programs that you may qualify for.
The following forms are required for a food shelf appointment. You may either print and fill out th efollowing forms in advance or these forms will be available for you to complete during your appointment.
Please complete the following two forms:
1) Family Information Form for Food Shelf Appointment
2) Income and Expense Report Form
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