Mustang Market

It can be challenging to do your best in class if you have trouble meeting basic needs like safe shelter, sleep, and nutrition. If you have difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, the Mustang Market is here to support you! Mustang Market is SMSU’s permanent food and resource pantry and is located in the Center for Civic & Community Engagement (Bellows Academic 161). The market is open the third Thursday of each month from 10-2. All food and supplies dispensed to students are free and are meant to supplement limited food budgets while in school. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are accepted.

The Mustang Market dates for Summer 2025 are

• May 15th, 2025
• June 12th, 2025
• July 17th, 2025

Fall 2025, the Mustang Market will be moving to a new location in BA. More information to come!

Appointments

Students are encouraged to schedule a 15-minute time slot for the Market day here: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/MustangMarketRegistration@MinnState.edu/bookings/.  Please schedule by 12:00pm the day before. Walk-ins are welcome. For information, reach out to joyce.tofte@SMSU.edu 

Give Back - Volunteering and Donations

Volunteers are essential to make sure the market operates smoothly. If you're interested in volunteering to help run a market day, please complete to following form. https://forms.office.com/r/7bp7bSHNtR

Donations of new and gently used SMSU Mustang Apparel, hats, gloves, scarfs, and blankets can be dropped off at The Elizabeth Lockwood SMSU Alumni and Visitor Center (1430 East College Dr.) Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10 am – 2 pm. 

Want to organize a food or supply drive to support the Mustang Market? Contact the Mustang Market Coordinator, Joyce Tofte joyce.tofte@smsu.edu for a list of the most commonly needed items to date or theme ideas for your food drive. Themed drives make a larger impact, supplementing food or supplies for one specific category or item. 

Financial donations can be made online through SMSU Foundation

Mustang Market Wish List

SNAP

Need more money for groceries? SNAP is a federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance with the aim of reducing food insecurity & improving nutrition and supporting economic stability for individuals and families. SNAP enables individuals to buy healthy, nutritious foods at local grocery stores, convenience stores, farmers markets, and online on Amazon and Walmart. Checking your eligibility comes with no risk, so it's worth exploring! 

We know filling out the SNAP application can feel overwhelming. Click here to get help from a trained SNAP specialist or apply on your own. 

Community Resources

Mustang Day at the Marshall Kitchen Table Food Shelf
Every Wednesday, 12:30 - 4:00pm. Curbside pickup is available. 
Free Transportation from SMSU to the Food Shelf on the BLUE LINE of Community Transit
Call United Community Action Partnership (UCAP) with questions at 507-537-1416.

Feeding America
Find help local to you for students outside of the Marshall area. 

 

Partners

The Mustang Market is grateful for it's many local, regional, and statewide partnerships in support of addressing food insecurity in our campus community. We are always seeking partnership for financial support, retail rescue of items, excess locally grown produce and meat, and pre-packaged meals from local restaurants. Please connect with the Mustang Market Coordinator if you are interested in partnering with us!