Minnie's Food Pantry

Who Can Visit?

Minnie's Food Pantry welcomes anyone who needs food. You don't have to live in Plano or a specific zip code to come. Visitors who bring proper paperwork can get even more help.

Items Needed for Registration

Bring a photo ID (such as a driver's license) along with proof of your address, like a light bill or water bill.

How Often You Can Visit?

You can visit Minnie's once a month to receive food.

Good to Know

When you come through the drive-thru, staff and volunteers will load your car for you. They aim to leave you with food for your pantry and everything you need to make a complete meal for your loved ones. Many visitors leave with a back seat or trunk full of food. Come early to avoid a long wait in line. The pantry serves over 2,000 people each week.

Food & Essentials

Minnie's provides a wide variety of food including fresh and frozen meat such as whole chickens, breaded chicken patties, hams, pork tenderloin, and veggie ground beef. They also give out fresh and canned vegetables, a variety of fresh fruits, noodles, beans, tuna, canned goods, bread, dairy items like milk and eggs, grains like pasta and cereal, desserts, drinks, and snacks. Reviewers have mentioned receiving rack of lamb, frozen meat, and breakfast items. They also hand out toiletries and hygiene products such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant. Visitors also sometimes receive birthday bags with cake mix, icing, candles, paper plates, decorations, and a birthday card.

How to Pick Up

Minnie's operates a drive-thru service. When you arrive, you don't even need to get out of your car. The team of staff and volunteers will load all your food into your trunk. They ask that your trunk is empty so they can place everything in without any contact.

Additional Support

Minnie's on the Go is a mobile program that delivers food to senior citizens at local living facilities, veterans, day laborers, and people experiencing homelessness. To learn more about this program, email info@minniesfoodpantry.org or call (972) 596-0253.

Minnie's also partners with local school districts to deliver food and set up pantries inside schools through their children's program called Camille's Kids. The program provides nutritious, easy-to-prepare food for children under 18 who are at risk of hunger, including food for weekends and school breaks.

The pantry also offers classes on eating healthier and has an Empowerment Center with additional programs to help families work toward long-term food security.

Facilities

Minnie's has a Boutique on-site where visitors can shop for clothing, accessories, and other items at low prices. Boutique appointments can be scheduled at calendly.com/minniesboutique or by emailing Boutique@minniesfoodpantry.org.

Ways to Give

Minnie's accepts food donations, monetary donations, and other types of giving. Every dollar donated provides three meals. You can donate online at minniesfoodpantry.org/donate or shop their Amazon Wishlist at amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BIRVF0XZ1ZWH.

To donate food, drop off non-perishable items at 661 18th Street, Plano, TX 75074. Food donations are accepted Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM (closed on 5th Saturdays and some holidays). Use the food drop-off door at the back of the building. For questions about food drives or to arrange a drop-off time, email fooddrives@minniesfoodpantry.org. Most needed items include snack items (peanut-free), Hamburger Helper, canned meats, peanut butter, jelly, and canned beans.

You can also donate stock, a vehicle, or goods and services. For donation or sponsorship questions, contact Info@minniesfoodpantry.org or call (972) 528-7165. Employers may be able to match your donation through a corporate matching program.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are essential to Minnie's mission. All volunteers must schedule in advance since walk-in volunteers are not accepted. Each volunteer shift is 4 hours long, and volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Those under 18 must attend with an adult or guardian, and all volunteers must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.

To sign up, fill out the volunteer form at minniesfoodpantry.org/give-time. You can also email Volunteer@MinniesFoodPantry.org or call (972) 528-7168. Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, families, corporate groups, court-ordered community service, and youth (ages 5-15) through a monthly Legacy Day program.