6812 West Lake St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 | Phone: 952-925-4899

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STEP: St. Louis Park Emergency Program

STEP responds to our neighbors in need by providing access to vital services that foster stability.

We are the St. Louis Park community food shelf and social service agency. We directly provide food and clothing to residents in need, as well as advocacy, referrals, and build a collaborative relationship. Since 1975, STEP volunteers and professional staff have been empowering lives and restoring hope.

Our vision is to be the trusted resource for connecting community members with resources to fulfill their basic needs.

What is STEP? A short video that was unveiled at the May 2, 2019 STEP Up Breakfast:

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2023 Outstanding Community Partner

  Last month, STEP recognized the SLP Legion Post 282 as its Outstanding Community Partner for 2023. A plaque was presented to representatives from the Legion. The American Legion has […]

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STEP’s Food Shelf is Now OPEN!

It’s been wonderful seeing clients for increased in-person shopping appointments! Please call our main line to schedule an in-person or curbside food appointment at 952-925-4899.

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Volunteer with The Diaper Bank of MN

We are proud that with the help of donors and our partnership with The Diaper Bank of MN, we distributed well over 24,000 diapers in 2022 (doubling what we distributed […]

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The Holiday Train Returns!

Tuesday, December 13         The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns to St. Louis Park for the first time since 2019! Arrive on site ahead of the train […]

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2023 Outstanding Community Partner

  Last month, STEP recognized the SLP Legion Post 282 as its Outstanding Community Partner for 2023. A plaque was presented to representatives from the Legion. The American Legion has […]

Ephie-Volpe-SLP-Mag-e1494355169402

STEP’s Food Shelf is Now OPEN!

It’s been wonderful seeing clients for increased in-person shopping appointments! Please call our main line to schedule an in-person or curbside food appointment at 952-925-4899.

picture for diaper bank post

Volunteer with The Diaper Bank of MN

We are proud that with the help of donors and our partnership with The Diaper Bank of MN, we distributed well over 24,000 diapers in 2022 (doubling what we distributed […]

holiday tree for websites

The Holiday Train Returns!

Tuesday, December 13         The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns to St. Louis Park for the first time since 2019! Arrive on site ahead of the train […]

Contact Info / Hours / Location

STEP – St. Louis Park Emergency Program

6812 West Lake St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-925-4899
Fax: 952-925-5161
Email: info@STEPslp.org

STEP Food Shelf Service Hours

STEP requests residents make an appointment to use the food shelf by calling 952-925-4899. Calls and appointments can generally be made during these hours:

Mondays: 8am to 3:30pm
Tuesdays: 12pm to 7pm
Wednesdays: 8am to 3:30pm
Thursdays: 8am to 3:30pm
Fridays: 8am to 11:30pm

STEP Clothes Closet Hours

  • Residents must register with a STEP social worker prior to accessing the service. STEP requests annual address verification in the form of a current lease, medical bill, utility bill, or mail from city, county, state or federal government. Mail must be postmarked within past 30 days.

Clothes Closet Hours:

Tuesdays: 5pm-7pm
Wednesdays: 
1pm-3pm
Thursdays: 
9am-11am

STEP Donation Hours –

Food and clothing donations can be brought to the red door facing the alley at STEP during the below times:

Mondays: 8:00-3:30pm
Tuesdays: 12:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:00-3:30pm
Thursdays: 8:00-3:30pm
Fridays: 8-11:30am

Donations may also be left in the following locations:

-Donation Bins in front of the Knollwood and West End Cub Foods.

West End Artisan Market Wednesday-Friday 11-6, Saturdays 10-6, and Sundays 11-3. Donors will receive a gift certificate for a free slice of Muddy Paws Cheesecake! Located at Shops of West End, next to Yard House.

* Be sure to check STEP’s calendar for days closed due to holidays or special occurrences. We will also post closures on Facebook and Twitter. STEP generally follows SLP Public Schools for inclement weather closures.

FOOD SHELF

STEP provides confidential food shelf services to those in need residing in St. Louis Park.

STEP requests residents make an appointment to use the food shelf by calling 952-925-4899.

Services are delivered by licensed social workers and STEP volunteers.

STEP requests a picture ID and verification of St. Louis Park address at the initial appointment and annually thereafter; postmarked within past 30 days.

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