How Minnesotans Are Cutting Food Costs In 2026

It's a brand new year. Whether you want to call it a resolution or a time to reflect on your life and things that you would like to change or accomplish in 2026, I think saving money for yourself and your family can never be a bad thing.

Let me help you put some of that unnecessary food spending back in your pocket, and Fare For All is a great place to help keep your food spending in check for 2026.

Before I reveal this month's amazing menu of items, let me explain what Fare For All is about.

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO UTILIZE THE 'FARE FOR ALL' PROGRAM?

Fare For All is a program for EVERYONE to utilize. It doesn't matter what your income level is. You can pay with cash, credit card, or EBT, and it includes a large variety of frozen meats, fresh produce, and locally sourced items whenever possible.

It's a win-win program for everyone who uses it. You can buy as much or as little of the products offered that you like, by the box, and each month, they offer several special 'Hot Buy' items to choose from as well.

CLEAN OUT YOUR FREEZER AND GET READY FOR FOOD QUALITY

Before you get started, I recommend you go through your freezer and empty anything and everything you know you'll never use, so you can start filling it with fresh products that will suit you.

FARE FOR ALL DESTINATION ST. JOSEPH!

Fare For All is coming to St. Joseph on Monday, January 5th, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church, located at 610 County Road 2 in St. Joseph, and if you've never been to a Fare For All location before, this is a great place to see how EASY and CONVENIENT the process is.

Fare For All will be making numerous other stops in Minnesota throughout the month, so if you miss Monday's event, you can find a alternative location that suits your schedule and location. See the bottom of this article for other dates, times, and awesome locations.

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Now, let's take a look at this month's available products:

JANUARY MEAT PACK P $25

Chicken Thigh - 3 lbs
LOCAL Chicken Drumsticks - 1 lb
Ground Pork - 1 lb
Beef Frank - 9 oz
Smoked Brat - 14 oz
Shrimp Fried Rice - 18 oz
Turkey Tenderloin - 1.5 lbs

PRODUCE PACK $10

Potatoes - Russet - 5 lb
Onions - Yellow 2 lb
Carrots - 1 lb
Celery - 1 stalk
Oranges - Navel - 3
Apples - Fuji - 3
Lemons - 2

HOT BUYS FOR JANUARY

• The December Ham Pack for $35.00 includes:
  Spiral Cut Ham - 6-8 lbs
  Shrimp - 12 oz
• Strip Loin Steak - 10 oz
  Chicken Drumsticks - 3 lbs
  Frozen Corn - 12 oz
  Apple Pie - 22 oz
• Chicken Dumplings 8.6 oz $3.00
• Bacon, Ham & Cheese Quiche 24 oz. $7.00
• Bacon Wrapped Sausages 17 oz $3.50

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OTHER 'FARE FOR ALL' LOCATIONS IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND BEYOND

'Fare For All' has been a hit here in Minnesota, so much so that other states are looking at adopting similar programs.  You can click HERE to find out how to add your city to the lineup, but in the meantime, don't be a stranger. No matter what city you live in, you are welcome to come to any location that serves you. Other locations currently being served include:

• Bloomington
• Buffalo
• Burnsville
• Eagan
• Fridley
• Hutchinson
• Mankato
• New Hope
• North Branch
• Red Wing
• Richfield
• Rush City
• South St. Paul
• St. Cloud
• St. Cloud  location 2
• St. Joseph
• St. Paul 
• White Bear Lake
  

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WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE ABOUT THIS AMAZING PROGRAM!

Now that you know where all the locations are, what do you think? Would you like something closer to you? Or perhaps you have family and friends who live near these existing locations, and you want to share the news of Fare For All with them?

Whether you have ideas for new locations in 2026, or you're trying it for the first time, Fare For All is here for all!