Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can deliver cash or a check in person to our main campus at: Neighborhood House, 179 Robie Street East, St. Paul, MN 55107
Yes, you can also mail a check to: Neighborhood House, 179 Robie Street East, St. Paul, MN 55107
Valerie Dorschner | Early Childhood Instructor
Valerie has worked at Neighborhood House since 2004.
Valerie leads the Skills for School preschool program and is responsible for the curriculum. She has over 20 years of experience in early childhood working with parents and children, and has training and experience working with neurodiverse and dual language students.
- Valerie is a licensed teacher with a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of St. Thomas.
- She holds licenses in elementary education and in early childhood education, and has several years of experience
teaching elementary school.
Valerie enjoys her free time with her five children and one grandchild.
Victoria Campoverde
Victoria Campoverde is the program manager of Neighborhood House’s Latino Leadership Program. She is originally from Peru and was a licensed high school teacher in her home country.
Her extensive experience within the education sector exemplifies her commitment to education and families.
- Currently, she serves as the Cultural Liaison between Columbia Heights School District and Anoka-Hennepin School District.
- In 2008 Victoria began working with The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation’s Latino Leadership Program on adapting their curriculum for the Latinx community. Since then, she has continued working in the Latino Leadership Program after its 2020 transition to Neighborhood House.
- Coauthor of Education: Our Best Legacy (EOBL), a school success program designed for parents or caregivers with one or more children in middle school. EOBL is part of the Partnering for School Success project (PSS) with the University of Minnesota’s Extension program.
- Lead teacher and Program Director at Joyce Preschool.
- A 25 on the Rise, Latino Leader recipient from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2006.
- Facilitator with different Latino parent programs in the Twin Cities.
- President of Kuyayki Peru MN Cultural Association.
For Victoria it is important to value ones culture and cultivate ones heritage. She believes in the importance of empowering the community through her work with Neighborhood House and the Latino Leadership Program. During her free time Victoria enjoys dancing.
Winter / Spring Fresh Produce Distributions Events*
From November–May, all are welcome to come pick up a variety of free fruits and vegetables for family and friends. Distributions take place at Metro State University in St. Paul.
This event is held indoors. Masks are encouraged but not required.
During each event, we distribute approximately 3,000 pounds of food to approximately 75-100 families on average.
No documentation or identification is required to participate.
For additional questions about the Food Markets, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Event guideline and details: Our fresh produce events are open to everyone!
- Requirements: Nothing! You do not need identification to receive food.
- Recommendations: You may want to bring your own bags and a cart if you have one. On average, visitors will leave with approximately 40 pounds of fresh produce per event.
- Registration: First-time visitors are required to register on site. The registration process will take 5-10 minutes to complete.
- Parking: You can park in the Metro State ramp parking for $5. Otherwise, street parking is available along 7th St. and Bates Avenue.
Wellstone Center | 179 Robie Street East, St. Paul, MN 55107
Location
Metropolitan State University
(Student Center Room)
101 690 E 7th St
St. Paul, MN 55106
TIME – 2:30–4 P.M.
DATES – December 17, 2025 | January 14, 2026 | February 11, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | April 8, 2026 | May 13, 2026
* Weather permitting – If there are thunderstorms or excessive heat warnings, we may cancel the event and / or events. For more information and event cancellation updates, please call (651) 789-3630.
For any other questions, please call (651)-789-3602.
Summer / Fall distributions* (Summer 2026)
From July to October, all are welcome to come pick up a variety of free fruits and vegetables for family and friends at our St. Paul locations.
The distributions are held outdoors and are farmer’s market style. No documentation or identification is required to participate.
For additional questions about Food Support, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Event guideline and details: Our fresh produce events are open to everyone!
- Requirements: Nothing! You do not need identification to receive food.
- Recommendations: You may want to bring your own bags and a cart if you have one. On average, visitors will leave with approximately 40 pounds of fresh produce per event.
- Registration: First-time visitors are required to register on site. The registration process will take 5-10 minutes to complete.
- Parking: You may park on the street at most of our locations.
Locations
The Wellstone Center
179 Robie Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Dates
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday from July to October
Hours: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- 7/9
- 7/23
- 8/13
- 8/27
- 9/10
- 9/24
- 10/8
- 10/22
Neighborhood HOUSE ON MONTREAL
1080 Montreal Ave
St. Paul, MN 55116
Dates
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday from July to October
Hours: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- 7/2 – Canceled
- 7/16 – Canceled
- 8/6
- 8/20
- 9/3
- 9/17
- 10/1
- 10/15
Flyers
* Weather permitting. If there are thunderstorms or excessive heat warnings, we may cancel the event and / or events. For more information and event cancellation updates, please call (651) 789-3630.
For any other questions, please call (651)-789-3602.
Food Market Location
Francis Basket
1293 East Maynard Drive #410
St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: (651) 699-0986
Building Hours
Monday
9AM – 11:30AM
Tuesday & WEDNESDAYS
9AM – 11:30AM
1PM – 4PM
Food Market Location
The Wellstone Center
179 Robie Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: (651) 789-2500
Food Market Info: (651) 789-3630
Appointment Required
Make Appointment online: Click Here
Appointment Scheduling Hours
Monday – Friday
9:30AM–4PM
Operating Hours
Monday
TUESDAY–FRIDAY
SATURDAY
- 1–4PM
- 9:30–11:30AM
- 1–3:30PM
Closed Saturdays until 2026
St. Paul Music Academy
27 Geranium Avenue East
St Paul, MN 55117
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Building Hours
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
John A. Johnson Elementary
740 York Avenue
St Paul, MN 55106
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Building Hours
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
Neighborhood House on Montreal
1080 Montreal Ave
St Paul, MN 55116
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Building Hours
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
No appointment necessary
Operating Hours
MONDAY–WEDNESDAY
- 9:30–11:30AM
- 1–4PM
Dayton's Bluff Elementary
262 Bates Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Building Hours
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
Bruce Vento Elementary
409 Case Avenue East
St Paul, MN 55130
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Building Hours
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
Main Campus
The Wellstone Center
179 Robie Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Main Phone: (651) 789-2500
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Food Market Info: (651) 789-3630
Building Hours
Monday – Friday
8AM – 9PM
Saturday
8AM – 4PM
Sunday
NOON – 5PM
Parking
The Wellstone Center Parking Ramp is located on the west side of the main building. The ramp has three levels with one elevator bank. Take the elevator to the first floor and follow the signs towards the information desk.
Parking is free.
Note: Building hours may be adjusted due to holidays, emergencies, program changes or weather. Check our website homepage and social media for possible building hour changes.