Feeding South Dakota, with roots dating back to 1975, is South Dakota’s largest hunger relief organization, as well as the state’s only food bank. Feeding South Dakota fights hunger through multiple programs including mobile food distribution, BackPack, Summer BackPack, Food Pantry, Hot Meal Site, and youth and senior programs.
Here we have compiled a list of programs, sites, times and eligibility requirements for this summer’s Feeding South Dakota programs in Rapid City.
Mobile Food Distribution
A South Dakota address is required to visit a Feeding South Dakota mobile food distribution each month. Call 605-335-0364 for more information.
Mobile Food Distribution Sites in Rapid City
Feeding SD in the AMC parking lot
230 Knollwood Drive, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
(605) 341-5984
Food distribution schedules
- June 18 | 10:00 – 11:30
- July 16 | 10:00 – 11:30
- August 20 | 10:00 – 11:30
- September 17 | 10:00 – 11:30
Feeding SD at Bible Fellowship Church
1212 East Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
(605) 343-3604
Food distribution schedules
- June 14 | 10:00 – 11:30
Feeding SD at Journey Museum
222 New York Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6923
Food distribution schedules
- June 15 | 14:30 – 16:00
- August 17 | 13:00 – 14:00
Feeding SD at Lakota Homes
719 Wambli Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
605-343-6836
Food distribution schedules
- June 14 | 14:30 – 16:00
Feeding SD at Western Dakota Technical College
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, South Dakota 57703
(605) 718-2400
Food distribution schedules
- June 18 | 16:30 – 18:00
- July 16 | 16:30 – 18:00
- July 25 | 16:30 – 18:00
- August 1 | 16:30 – 18:00
- August 20 | 16:30 – 18:00
- September 5 | 16:30 – 18:00
- September 17 | 16:30 – 18:00
Summer Backpack
This program helps children experiencing food insecurity during the summer by providing non-perishable food and beverages at no cost.
Qualifying families can receive one summer backpack per child once a week. There are no income guidelines or paperwork needed for Summer BackPack. Children must be present when receiving food.
Parents of students should contact their school counselor to enroll in Summer BackPack.
Summer BackPack Sites in Rapid City
General Beadle Primary
10 Van Buren Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Call: (605) 394-1841
Programs
Food distribution schedules
- June 6 – August 1; Thursday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
North High School
1501 North Maple Avenue, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
Call: (605)394-4042
Programs
Food distribution schedules
- Summer backpack: June 6 to July 18; Thursday 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rapid City Alternative Academy
601 Columbus Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
Call: 605-394-4048
Programs
- School Pantry
- summer backpack
Food distribution schedules
Summer backpack: June 6 to July 11; Thursday 12 pm – 12:30 pm
Rapid Valley Elementary
2601 Covington Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57703
Call: (605)393-2221
Programs
Food distribution schedules
- Summer backpack: June 6 to August 1; Thursday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
South Park Elementary School
207 Flormann Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
Call: (605) 394-1833
Programs
Food distribution schedules
- Summer backpack: June 6 to July 18; Thursday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Youth and Family Services
410 East Monroe Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
Call: (605) 341-6448
Programs
Food distribution schedules
- June 7 – August 9: Friday 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Note: Meals are only available to Girl Inc. members at YFS.
Food pantry, hot meals site and youth programs
These programs offer perishable and non-perishable foods to those who need them. Some sites participate in two or more programs.
Eligibility for these programs varies by site. For more information, call Feeding South Dakota at (605) 335-0364.
Food Pantry Sites, Hot Meal Sites and Youth Programs in Rapid City
BHSU Student Pantry
4300 Cheyenne Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-4112
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Open during school hours
Eligibility
BHSU Students
Western Dakota Technical College Student Pantry
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Open during school hours
Eligibility
Western Dakota Technical College Students
Rapid City Kids Club
320 N. 4th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-3500
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Summer schedule
Monday Friday
7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility
Youth residing in and around Rapid City
Youth and Family Services
120 East Adams Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
(605) 342-4233
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Schedules are provided to those enrolled in the programs.
Eligibility
Youth enrolled in YFS programs
Bethel Church
1202 N Maple Avenue, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5415
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Wednesday at 6pm
Eligibility
Youth residing in North Rapid City
Foursquare Church of Destiny
1001 East Philadelphia Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-7958
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Call for meal times: (605) 348-7958
Eligibility
Rapid City Resident
Open Heart United Methodist Church
202 East Indiana Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-1813
Eligibility
Rapid City Resident
Programs
Ministry of Recreational Vehicles
715 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Sunday 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Eligibility
Anyone who needs services
Church of Saint Isaac Jogues
221 Knollwood Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-2165
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Monday to Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Eligibility
Rapid City Resident
Trinity Lutheran Church
402 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-9302
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Monday Friday
9:00 am – 11:00 am or until 50 people have been served
Eligibility
Rapid City Resident
Woyaton Lutheran Church
522 Anamosa Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-0247
Programs
- Food pantry
- hot food place
- Youth
Food distribution schedules
Monday to Friday and Sunday; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Eligibility
Rapid City Resident
Youth residing in Rapid City
Critical rescue mission
30 Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-2741
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Call for meal times
Eligibility
Available only to program participants
Complete Health
350 Pine Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 721-8939
Programs
Eligibility
Community Health Patients
Lamb Chops Pantry
4813 South Canyon Road, Rapid City, SD 57702
(520) 300-1093
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Call Lea to schedule an appointment: (520) 300-1093
Eligibility
Rapid City Resident
Monument Health Family Medicine Pantry
502 E. Monroe Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
605-755-1000
Programs
Eligibility
Monument Family Medicine Patients
Pantry Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
937 E. North Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 716-0310
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Monday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Eligibility
Rapid City Resident
Black Hills Salvation Army
405 N. Cherry Avenue, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-0982
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eligibility
Resident of Rapid City and surrounding areas
Volunteers of America, Northern Rocky Mountains
111 New York Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-8336
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Eligibility
Restricted to program participants
Minneluzahan Senior Center
315 N. 4th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1887
Programs
Food distribution schedules
Monday Friday
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Eligibility
50 years of age or older
Senior Box
Designed to help seniors with limited incomes, Feeding South Dakota Senior Boxes offer participants financial flexibility to pay for medical and housing expenses.
Participants must be 60 years or older and submit an approved eligibility application. Contact the Agency at (605) 335-0364 to submit your request and inquire about distribution times.
Senior Sites in Rapid City
Rapid City Senior Cash Program
1111 North Creek Drive, Rapid City, South Dakota 57703
Call: (605)-348-2689
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