Saint Joseph’s Social Care Food Pantry – Food Distribution Center

Saint Joseph’s Social Care Food Pantry in Grand Forks, ND is a community-focused food distribution center located at 620 8th Avenue South that provides free groceries to individuals and families in need throughout Grand Forks County. The pantry operates on a unique client choice model, allowing clients to select food items that meet their dietary needs and preferences, with each family eligible for one food basket per month. Beyond food assistance, Saint Joseph’s Social Care is deeply involved in the community, sponsoring free summer meal programs that serve approximately 2,000 meals per week to children under 18 at local parks, and hosting the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser each November since 2005 to support hunger relief efforts.