- Address
- 5209 W Broadway, Crystal, MN 55429
- Phone
- (763) 533-2836
- Website
- nearfoodshelf.org/
Who qualifies & what to bring
- Service area
- Crystal, MN. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
- ID
- Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
- Appointment
- By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.
In their words: “Open to anyone who lives in the area served by NEAR. Clients are allowed to visit twice a month. Must call to make an appointment.”
This is our best read of what NEAR Food Shelf has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Hours this week Central Time (CT)
Sun
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Mon
1 PM – 4 PM
Tue
1 PM – 4 PM
Wed
1 PM – 4 PM
Thu
1 PM – 4 PM
Fri
1 PM – 4 PM
Sat
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NEAR Food Shelf at 5209 W Broadway, Crystal, MN provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 4 PM CT). Open to anyone who lives in the area served by NEAR. Clients are allowed to visit twice a month. Must call to make an appointment.
What it looks like
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