Addressing Food Insecurity, Nutrition, and Personal Wellness Needs
The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's Food Access Hub is a collaborative project between ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s and the Sisters of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Joseph of Carondelet serving the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s community without distinction. Our food system prioritizes health equity, cultural inclusivity, environmental sustainability, care, and compassion.
We serve ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s community members collaboratively through partnerships with the community gardens, educational departments, and other community organizations. Faculty and staff members who make the food shelf function do so on a volunteer basis, guided by student workers.
To support members of the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s community who may be facing food insecurity, the Center for Spirituality and Social Justice partners with faculty, staff, and the CSJ community from across the University to run and supply the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s/CSJ food shelf. Thanks to our community partners and the Sisters of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Joseph for providing us with the space, donations, and support in fighting food insecurity.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email foodshelf@stkate.edu.
How to Use the Food Shelf
Any ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s community member is welcome to use the food shelf, and create a bag of groceries that serves their needs. We offer fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, and an assortment of other foods that will provide a balanced diet.
The food shelf is open on the first and third Wednesday of every month during the school year. The final Food Shelf of the semester will take place on May 7th. During summer 2025, the Food Shelf will be open once a month on June 18th, July 16th, and August 20th. All Food Shelf Days will be from 12-6 p.m. and is located in the , on the CSJ campus across from The O'Shaughnessy.
If the food shelf's open hours do not accommodate your availability, please reach out to foodshelf@stkate.edu to arrange a pick-up time that works with your schedule.
Opportunities for Engagement
Volunteer sign up!
We are seeking volunteer support for the first and third Wednesdays of each month (except June, July, and August, only third Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The actual food shelf service hours are noon to 6 p.m.
We also need assistance with food delivery stocking on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
If you have an additional bilingual skill in Spanish, Hmong, ASL or Somali, your assistance is very much needed. You will be provided with additional orientation and training.
All who are interested in helping may fill out the online interest form.
Please contact Deb Sheats with any questions you may have.
Join us in the Garden!
Come join us in the Garden from late May – October, Tuesdays, 5 – 7 p.m. Gather and tend to the Garden and harvest the Garden when ready. Contact jtacheny@csjstpaul.org with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
Intern with us!
or in these positions in the past.
Partnerships
Food banks
Second Harvest Heartland
The Food Group
Local partnerships
Twin Cities Food Justice
The Breadsmith
Kitchen Coalition
Food Recovery
University dining, catering, and marketplace
Carondelet Center Catering
Herbivorous Butcher
Gardens
Celeste’s Dream Community Gardens
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s Community Gardens
Local Community Gardeners
Tacheny Farm
Highland Catholic Gardens
Community Donations
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s Holiday Party, CDH
Donor Information
If you are interested in supporting the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's food shelf, please email us at foodshelf@stkate.edu. Your donation will go directly to the fight against food insecurity in the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's community. While we appreciate all donations, monetary contributions are especially appreciated. For every dollar donated we are able to purchase $4.00-5.00 worth of food/personal care items.
Students, did you know that your meal points can go directly to helping the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's Food Shelf? Donate your extra meal points at the end of the semester. To learn more please talk to your Sodexo representative or reach out to foodshelf@stkate.edu.
FAQ
- Can I come to the food shelf?
- All members of the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s Community are invited to visit the food shelf and we welcome all without distinction.
- Do I need to bring anything with me?
- Make sure to please bring your ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's ID or make sure to join your ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's Community Member at the Food Shelf.
- How do I get to the food shelf?
- The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's food shelf is in the southwestern corner of Carondelet Center, located behind the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium. Enter through the doors facing Fairview Avenue.
- Who is eligible?
- Anyone who identifies as food insecure is eligible. No other documentation is required.
- What food is available at the food shelf?
- Though our stock is subject to change, we typically offer non-perishables, fresh produce from the community garden and local co-ops, and personal care items.
For other food resources, visit Access and Success
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