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Food Shelf and Essential Items - Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Connect Center

11 South Elm Street, Waconia, MN 55387

Eligibility

Residents living inside Waconia School District 110 boundaries, Carver, McLeod, Sibley, and Wright counties

Required documents

Verbally state name, address, email, phone number, and birthdate

Hours

- Waconia: 9 am - 11:45 am Monday and Saturday 4 pm - 6:45 pm Tuesday and Thursday - Watertown: 4 pm - 7 pm Monday 9 am - 12 pm Tuesday and Friday online ordering and curbside pickup only during these times
(952)955-1980

Voice - Intake Watertown

(952)442-3878

Voice - Intake Waconia

Languages

Spanish

Application process

- Call; visit website to schedule an appointment online; walk in - First-time shoppers are asked to schedule a first-time shopper appointment before coming in. Visit the website to schedule an appointment online

Service area

Carver County, MN
Mcleod County, MN
Sibley County, MN
Wright County, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday
Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Offer food and groceries, household essentials, personal care items, and pet food. Essential items available may be diapers, baby formula, shampoo/conditioner, adult briefs, laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. Shoppers can shop twice per month. Grocery delivery service is available to local older adults who have mobility or limited transportation options. Grocery deliveries take place monthly.

Last Assured

10/20/2025

Providing organization

Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Connect Center

Provide fresh food and groceries and supportive services to the community