Ron and Sarah thought that as two working adults they'd never need assistance with food for their family. But in a short time, an injury, Ron's unexpected job loss, and mounting medical bills wiped out their savings. The Food Shelf provided critical assistance at a time when they faced a choice between paying for Ron's medication and food for their family.
The Food Shelf is giving more than 36,000 pounds of food to up to 400 families each month who reside within the Stillwater Area School District. About 50% of the individuals served each month are children, 20% are elderly, 10% are physically or mentally challenged, and the rest are adults who are either employed - sometimes at more than one job - or unemployed and unable to find work as a result of the economic recession. Those who are employed typically work at low-wage position(s) with little or no employee benefits and are unable to make ends meet.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for food assistance, individuals must live within the Stillwater Area School District and cannot have a total combined household income more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines listed below.
Family Size Annual Income
| Family Size | Annual Income |
| One | $21,660 |
| Two | $29,140 |
| Three | $36,620 |
| Four | $44,100 |
| Five | $51,580 |
| Six | $59,060 |
| Seven | $66,540 |
| Eight | $74,020 |
Add $7,480 of allowable income for each additional family member above eight.
Proof identification (a photo ID) and proof of residency are required for each adult in every household on every visit. Acceptable proof of residency includes a utility bill, a bank statement, a paycheck stub, or correspondence from a county, state, or federal government agency. Documents provided as proof of residency must be dated within 45 days of each visit.
On the first visit of each year, proof of identification must be submitted for every child living in each household. Acceptable proof of identification for children includes a birth certificate, health insurance card, school ID, or social security card.
Clients receive approximately one week's worth of food for each household member and assistance is limited to one visit per month. Individuals who are age 65 years or older or who are receiving social security disability assistance may visit two times each month.
Hours of operation
The Food Shelf is currently open to serve clients during the following hours:
Monday: 10 am - 12 pm
Monday: 6 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 12 pm
Thursday: 6 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 12 pm
How to contribute or volunteer at the Food Shelf.
The Food Shelf operates with the support of volunteers who sort and stock donations and assist clients when they come to select food.
Learn more about how to donate your non-perishable, household and personal care products, food or money.
Learn more about how to volunteer your time.
Location
The Food Shelf is located at 1911 Curve Crest Blvd. W. in the building with blue and white awnings, next door to the Stillwater Gazette newspaper office.
For more information, please call us at: 651.430.2739, ext 1.
Food Shelf Program Director: Cara McLain
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