Food shelves, food pantries, and other emergency food programs are an important part of healthy food access. Our Extension-led trainings, print materials, and videos are available free of charge to food shelf directors, volunteers, and others working to improve healthy food access.
Resources for food shelves
Supershelf
Based on over a decade of research and experience working with food shelves across Minnesota, our Supershelf program has helped over 97 food shelves reduce stigma and promote shopper choice by improving the layout of their physical spaces.
Basic food safety training for campus food shelves
Whether you are a student, staff member, or volunteer, this training is designed to provide you with the skills to promote safe food practices.
Feeding your family with a food support box
Recipes and tips for families to prepare meals with ingredients from a food shelf box.
Partner with Extension
For questions about these programs or how to work with our team, please contact [email protected].
Reviewed in 2026