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Drive-Thru Food Appointments

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Pre-Packed Food Support Now Available

(Appointment Needed: Drive-Thru Only)


New and existing clients of The Open Door may now schedule ONE drive-thru food support appointment each month.

How does a drive-thru appointment work?

  • Select a 15-minute pickup window
    that works for your schedule in our new online portal
  • At your scheduled time, drive to The Open Door’s front entrance (South Side) at 3000 Ames Crossing Rd. Suite 100 Eagan, MN 55121
  • Provide your name and appointment time with the check-in volunteer
  • Volunteers will load pre-packed food items into your trunk or backseat
Click Here to Schedule your Drive-Thru Appointment

What food is available at the drive-thru appointment?

  • Perishable AND non-perishable food will be included in drive-thru boxes
  • Clients can expect fresh items like fruits and vegetables as well as pantry staples and canned goods. Items may vary month to month.
  • Boxes are PRE-PACKED at this time. Clients will NOT have the opportunity to select the items they take home

When are drive-thru appointments available?

  • Drive-thru appointments will begin April 18th, 2023
  • Appointments will be available 3 days per week:
    • Tuesdays: 3-4:30pm
    • Wednesdays: 4:30-6pm
    • Thursdays: 1-2:30pm
  • You MUST have an appointment to pick up your pre-packed box
Click Here to Schedule your Drive-Thru Appointment

Who is eligible to make a drive-thru appointment?

  • Any Dakota County resident in need of food support is eligible
  • This includes current pantry or mobile pantry clients

All clients are eligible to schedule 1 Drive-Thru and 1 Shopping Appointment per month.

Click Here to Schedule your Drive-Thru Appointment

 

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