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Get to Know The Open Door

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Welcome to The Open Door!

Our Mission: Ending local hunger through access to healthy food


The Open Door is a hunger relief organization dedicated to ending local hunger through access to healthy food. As one of the 5 largest food shelves in Minnesota, The Open Door provides fresh and healthy food to more than 17,000 people each month through a combination of innovative programs.

WHAT WE DO

The Open Door Pantry

Our fixed-site food shelf is located at 3000 Ames Crossing Rd, in Eagan. Clients “shop” by appointment for fresh food and pantry staples.

The Mobile Pantry

Our trucks are loaded with fresh & healthy food and hit the road to visit 30+ community sites across Dakota County on a monthly basis.

The Mobile Lunchbox

During summer months, our vans deliver lunch to students in 26 neighborhoods 5 days a week throughout Dakota County.

Garden to Table

We provide plots, plants, tools, and coaching as residents grow their own healthy food at 12 community gardens across Dakota County.

 

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer

Individually or as a group. Contact Veronica Lind, Volunteer Coordinator, at 651-358-4003 or veronica@theopendoorpantry.org.

Join us for our Volunteer Open House

When: Wednesday, April 12th, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: 3000 Ames Crossing Rd., Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121 (enter through the back door visitor entrance)
Who: Anyone interested in volunteering to fight local hunger!

Donate Food

Perishable and non-perishable food and household goods accepted! Or, host your own Food Drive! Click here to learn more!

Make a Financial Gift

Every dollar counts! Give what you can through either a one-time donation or an ongoing contribution as a GROW HOPE monthly supporter.

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Want to learn more?

Reach out to schedule a tour of The Open Door!
Contact Development & Communications Manager Melissa Miller at melissa.miller@theopendoorpantry.org

 

 

 

 

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3000 Ames Crossing Rd. Suite 100 Eagan, MN 55121 | Phone Number 651-686-0787

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