Crystal, MN

NORTH SUBURBAN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE RESPONSE INC

EIN 41-1279766

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Low-income

Mission

To provide nutritious emergency food assistance to residents of Crystal and neighboring communities through a volunteer-run food shelf and community partnerships.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About NORTH SUBURBAN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE RESPONSE INC

North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response, Inc. (NEAR Food Shelf) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Crystal, Minnesota that has provided emergency food assistance since 1974. The organization’s legal identity and EIN (41-1279766) were confirmed against public nonprofit filings and government grant records.

NEAR operates a community food shelf that partners with local grocery donors and regional food banks to supply groceries, has implemented a Shopper’s Choice model and facility improvements since 2023 to improve client experience, and in 2024–2025 reported serving several hundred households monthly and distributing tens of thousands of pounds of food per month.

NEAR sustains operations through volunteers, faith and civic partnerships, foundation and government grants, and food rescue partnerships with area grocery stores and regional food distribution networks.

Notable achievements

Permanent facility acquisition (2009)

Secured and moved into a permanent operational facility in 2009, enabling expanded storage and client services and supporting growth in distribution capacity.

Shopper’s Choice remodel (2023)

Completed a facility improvement and brand-refresh program in 2023 that transitioned NEAR to a Shopper’s Choice model designed to improve client dignity and reduce food waste.

Sustained high-volume service (2024–2025)

Maintained elevated service levels through 2024–2025, serving several hundred households per month and distributing tens of thousands of pounds of food monthly via partnerships and food rescue.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.4M
Annual revenue: $1.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1279766
Location: Crystal, MN
Website: www.nearfoodshelf.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Regular local media coverage highlighting NEAR’s food rescue work, remodel, and advocacy visits from members of Congress and local officials.

Listed as a member organization in state and regional nonprofit directories and partner networks (including local nonprofit coalitions and food-rescue partnerships).

Recipient of government and foundation grant support in recent years, including state grant contracts and community foundation grants to support operations and facility improvements.

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