• A place where people come hungry and leave hopeful.

Food Market

Welcome to Our Neighborhood Food Market

Our Food Market is here to help—whether you need groceries for the week or just a little extra. 

You’ll choose the foods that work best for you and your household. Like a grocery store, you’ll pick from fresh produce, proteins, dairy, shelf-stable items, and culturally familiar foods. 

You’re welcome to visit twice a month—we want you to feel you feel seen, supported, and never alone in meeting your needs.

Food Market Hours

By Appointment Only
Monday & Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

*Please arrive on time—we’ll hold your appointment for 10 minutes.

Bonus Friday Market (No Appointments)
Friday: 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Schedule an Appointment

Appointments help make sure everyone has time and space to shop with care. To schedule, call us at 612-870-1125 or click on “Schedule An Appointment”.

Schedule An Appointment

What to Expect

  • A welcoming, respectful environment
  • Friendly staff and volunteers ready to help
  • Plenty of fresh, high-quality food options
  • A shopping cart – please bring bags

Contact Us

📧 info@cesmn.org
📞 612-870-1125

Additional Information

No ID is needed to access the food shelf. We’ll simply ask for your name, address (or city if you’re unhoused), and the number of people in your household.

You’ll complete a short form—available to download or fill out at CES. We also ask optional demographic questions to help improve our services. Your information stays private and is never shared.

CES is a no-boundaries food shelf—anyone is welcome. If possible, we encourage you to also explore food shelves in your neighborhood.
Hunger Solutions offers a map of local options.

To qualify for food assistance at CES, your household’s annual income should fall within these ranges:

  • 1 person: $0 – $38,560
  • 2 people: $38,561 – $52,240
  • 3 people: $52,241 – $65,920
  • 4 people: $65,921 – $79,600
  • 5 people: $79,601 – $93,280
  • 6 people: $93,281 – $106,960
  • 7 people: $106,961 – $120,640
  • 8 people: $120,641 – $134,320
    *Add $4,480 for each additional household member

You are also eligible if:

  • You’re experiencing an emergency or crisis
  • You participate in programs like SNAP, WIC, General Assistance (GA), or public housing