Visit Neighborhood House’s Fresh Produce Distributions at Metro State University for FREE produce all winter long! Events are farmer’s market style and offer a diverse variety of fruits and vegetables. All are welcome!
Visit Neighborhood House’s Fresh Produce Distributions at Metro State University for FREE produce all winter long! Events are farmer’s market style and offer a diverse variety of fruits and vegetables. All are welcome!
Carrie comes to Neighborhood House as a recent graduate of the U of M’s Family Social Science program, where they graduated with distinction. They have more than five years of experience working with and mentoring children in St. Cloud area youth programs, as well as customer service and restaurant experience. Additionally, Carrie has experience in community building, advocacy, and working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. In their spare time, Carrie enjoys crocheting. It’s their favorite hobby.
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 enjoys her free time with her five children and one grandchild.
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.
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.
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!
Wellstone Center | 179 Robie Street East, St. Paul, MN 55107
(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.
Still have questions? Kindly email Nicki Thao, Food Market Site Coordinator.
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!
179 Robie Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from July to October
Hours: 12 p.m.–2 p.m.
902 Montreal Circle
St. Paul, MN 55102
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday from July to October
Hours: 12 p.m.–2 p.m.
* 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.
Still have questions? Please email Nikki Thao, Food Market Coordinator.
1293 East Maynard Drive #410
St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: (651) 699-0986
Monday
9AM – 11:30AM
Tuesday & WEDNESDAYS
9AM – 11:30AM
1PM – 4PM
179 Robie Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: (651) 789-2500
Food Market Info: (651) 789-3630
Make Appointment online: Click Here
Monday – Friday
9:30AM–4PM
Monday
TUESDAY–FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Closed Saturdays until 2026
27 Geranium Avenue East
St Paul, MN 55117
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
740 York Avenue
St Paul, MN 55106
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
1080 Montreal Ave
St Paul, MN 55116
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
MONDAY–WEDNESDAY
262 Bates Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
409 Case Avenue East
St Paul, MN 55130
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
179 Robie Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Main Phone: (651) 789-2500
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Food Market Info: (651) 789-3630
Monday – Friday
8AM – 9PM
Saturday
8AM – 4PM
Sunday
NOON – 5PM
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.
