CAER Food Shelf: Fighting Hunger in Our Community

Located in Elk River, MN, CAER—or Community Aid Elk River—is a nonprofit food shelf dedicated to relieving food insecurity for families and individuals in Elk River and surrounding communities. Through generous donations and volunteer efforts, CAER continues its decades-long commitment to provide nutritious food and helpful resources to ensure those in and around our community have access to healthy food options.

CAER Communities

As a no-boundaries food shelf, CAER welcomes those in need from any city. We primarily serve families and individuals in:

We also provide information on food shelves and community assistance programs in surrounding areas. 
Please reach out to learn more about CAER’s Food Shelf programs, eligibility, and how to get help or get involved.