Food Pantries in Monticello, MN
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The Monticello Help Center on W 3rd Street pairs its food shelf with a clothing store — one stop for two basic needs. Distribution runs on a call-first model with several weekly windows plus a third-Wednesday evening option, and Wright County's food shelf directory backs it up with programs in Buffalo, Maple Lake, and other nearby towns.
How the Help Center Works
Call (763) 295-4031 before your first visit — Wright County's directory lists pantry windows on Mondays 4–6 p.m., Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 8:30–11 a.m., and the Help Center's own site highlights a third-Wednesday-of-the-month evening distribution from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Evening hours on two weekdays make it workable around most job schedules, and the attached clothing store means one trip covers more than groceries.
Wright County's Wider Network
Wright County maintains a food shelves and clothing centers page listing every program in the county, and Wright County Community Action in Maple Lake runs its own food shelf with weekday daytime hours. Statewide, the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151 locates food shelves and helps with SNAP applications from any address.
More Local Food Resources
Monticello Help Center
Food shelf + clothing store at 224 W 3rd St; call to arrange a visit.
Wright County — Food Shelves Directory
County list of food shelves and clothing centers with hours.
Common Questions in Monticello
When is the Monticello food shelf open?
Windows listed by Wright County: Mondays 4–6 p.m., Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., Fridays 8:30–11 a.m., plus a third-Wednesday 5–6:30 p.m. distribution per the Help Center's site. Call (763) 295-4031 first — visits are arranged by phone.
Can I get clothing help at the same time?
Yes — the Help Center runs a clothing store alongside its food shelf at 224 W 3rd Street, so one visit can cover both.
Are there evening food options near Monticello?
The Help Center itself has two evening windows (Monday and Wednesday). For other schedules, Wright County's food shelf directory lists programs in Buffalo, Maple Lake, and neighboring towns.
Sources: Monticello Help Center · Wright County food shelves · Last verified 2026-07-19