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Bruce Vento Elementary
Dayton’s Bluff Elementary
Highland / Sibley Manor
John A. Johnson Elementary
St. Paul Music Academy
Food Market Locations
The Wellstone Center
Francis Basket
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Che Lia is a 2022 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Anthropology program, where she also served on the Multicultural Education Coalition. Prior to her time at Neighborhood House, Che Lia spent the previous five years working in elementary schools and early education classrooms.
Fluent in English and Hmong, Che Lia’s personal interests include hiking, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.
Maiyer has been with Neighborhood House since 2020 when she served as an intern with the Food Market.
In 2021, Maiyer was hired to work at Neighborhood House and now conducts all online and home-based learning sessions, tailoring all lessons to each students’ individualized needs. She also assists in Skills for School preschool classes. Maiyer brings several years of experience as an early childhood teacher for other nonprofits to her role at Neighborhood House.
Fluent in English and Hmong, Maiyer is the daughter of immigrants and the mother of three young children.
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.
Amanda has served at Neighborhood House since 2014.
As the Parent and Early Childhood Education Program Manager, Amanda ensures the program continues to be culturally competent, responsive, and meets the needs of immigrant and under-resourced families with young children. She has
over 12 years of experience overseeing children and family programming in crisis nurseries, shelters, and early childhood education centers.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys traveling, visiting museums, exploring the outdoors, and trying out new local restaurants.
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.
(November – May) take place at Metro State University in St. Paul. During each event, we distribute approximately 4,000-7,000 pounds of food to approximately 100 families on average.
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!
(Student Center Room)
101 690 E 7th St
St. Paul, MN 55106
DATES – EVERY 2ND WEDNESDAY
FROM JANUARY TO MAY
1/11, 2/8, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10
HOURS: 2:30PM – 4:00PM
* 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 Cassandra Kienbaum, Food Support Manager.
From July to October, all are welcome to come pick up a variety of free fruits and vegetables for family and friends at all four locations.
The distributions are held outdoors and are farmer’s market style. Events are open to all. 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
7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12
Hours: 1pm – 2:30pm
No event on 10/26
262 Bates Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Every 2nd Thursday
From July to October
7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 10/13
Hours: 2:30pm – 4pm
1293 East Maynard Drive #410
St. Paul, MN 55116
Every 4th Monday
From July to October
7/25, 8/22, 9/26, 10/24
Hours: 2pm – 3pm
740 York Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Every 3rd Thursday
From July to October
7/21, 8/18, 9/15, 10/20
Hours: 2:30pm – 4pm
* 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 Cassie Kienbaum, Food Support Program Manager.
1293 East Maynard Drive #410
St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: (651) 699-0986
Monday
9AM – 11:30AM
Tuesday & Friday
9AM – 11:30AM
1PM – 3:30PM
179 Robie Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: (651) 789-2500
Food Market Info: (651) 789-3630
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
Monday – Friday
9AM – 11:30AM
1PM – 3:30PM
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
1300 West Maynard Drive
St Paul, MN 55116
Service Connect: (651) 789-3602
Monday – Friday
9AM – 4PM
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.
