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See our Hours of Operation HERE
We are partners with the Channel One Regional Food Bank and we participate in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Our goal is to provide food to any person who needs it.
We are located in Front and Center at 111 Center Avenue South on the corner of Front Street and Center Avenue in Downtown Eyota, Minnesota.
Emergency Food Boxes are available by calling (507)405-5653. -
Volunteers
Volunteers are always needed and greatly appreciated! Please click HERE if you would like to sign up for a time to volunteer. Thank you so much!
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Are you a new Front and Center/Eyota Food Pantry participant?
If you are registered at another food pantry, your registration number may work at this one. When you visit we can check for you.
If you have not registered at another food pantry, or are new to the area, we will register you when you visit. You may complete the registration form below ahead of time and bring it with you when you visit.
After you have registered, you will be given a card to bring with you when you visit. You may visit the food shelf one time per week as the food shelf is meant to be supplemental to your food needs. -
Registration Form
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Food Donation
Non-perishable donations may be dropped off any time at Front and Center in the storage benches in front of the building. Perishables may be dropped off during open hours. For large quantities, please call 507-405-5653 to arrange delivery.
We currently need: For the most up-to-date current needs, please check our Facebook Page or use your smartphone to view the Food Pantry's Amazon account QR code.
Food Needed
Non-perishable skillet meals (Hamburger Helper, etc.)
Frozen Meat
Cereal
Pancake mix & syrup
Pudding & Jello cups
Nutritional shakes
Canned fruits
Crackers
Baking mixes
Sugar
Flour
Peanut butter/cheese cracker packs
Canned salmon, tuna or chicken
Spray cleaners
Paper products (single rolls of paper towels, individual or up to 6-roll packs of TP)
Laundry detergent
Dish soap
Bar soap
Shampoo
Feminine hygiene products
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Partners
Front and Center collaborates with several partners.
Organizational Partners
TEFAP -- The Emergency Food Assistance Program. This is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of people with low income by providing them with emergency food assistance. They provide food to parent food banks, etc. who then distribute to their partner pantries.
Feeding America -- Feeding America is the parent food bank to Channel One Regional Food Bank.
Channel One Regional Food Bank -- Channel One is the regional food bank that serves Southeast MN and Western WI. Channel One is the parent food back to Front and Center.
Hunger Solutions -- Hunger Solutions is a state non-profit organization that takes action to assure food security, advocates and supports programs and agencies that provide food to people in need, advance public policy, and inform and educate stakeholders about hunger.
FFEN -- Foundation for Essential Needs supports food shelves in implementing best practices through no-cost consultation and professional development opportunities.
Local Partners who donate weekly and/or monthly to Front and Center's Food Pantry
Bennett's Eyota Market
Dollar General
Kwik Trip
Local Farms
Ruby's Pantry
Please call (507)405-5653 if you or your business would like to be an ongoing sponsor.