The Crosslake Food Shelf is driven by dedicated local volunteers and offer food to anyone who needs it. The emergency food is typically made available through donations and provides a week worth of food. There is an additional donation box provided specifically for qualified seniors on request through NAPS distribution.

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Food donations are FREE and there is no cost to eligible clients with low income, those in need, or temporarily struggling.​ We service over 100 families and individuals each month in the Brainerd Lakes Area needing food including Crosslake, Fifty Lakes, Swanburg, and Ideal township. Those in need can use food shelf up to twice a month.

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The Crosslake Food Shelf is located at 34212 County Road 3 in Crosslake at The Gathering Event Center. The Food Shelf is open twice a month on the first and third Friday from 9am to noon
No appointment is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Simply fill out a generic form to apply. All distributions are drive up and a volunteer will load food supplies into your car.