Thank you for making 2019 a great year in addressing food insecurity in the White Bear Area. The Food Shelf has seen increases in the participation of its core program - the Monthly Markets as we serve 52 new families each month. We have also seen a growth of 35% over last year in our Bonus Saturday as we make the Food Shelf more accessible to our community. As a result, we are serving over 1200 families and 800 students each month through our various programs. Wow!
Through 2019 the need in our community has increased and the Food Shelf has, in turn, increased its response. Unfortunately, our funding has not kept pace. So I would encourage you in this Holiday Season to join me in increasing your financial support of the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Your donation is vital to growing and sustaining the support we offer our community.
Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!
Perry Petersen
Executive Director
Your donation will provide healthy groceries and meaningful support to local families struggling to make ends meet.
Support a Family for $40- Provide a monthly shopping experience to a local family in need.
Provide a KID Pack for One Student for the School Year for $82 - Each week school is in session, send one student in the White Bear Area Elementary Schools home with a KID Pack containing two breakfast, two entree and four snack items.
Stock a School Pantry for $250 - Help provide food for an onsite pantry at a local secondary school. Pantry items include full size dry goods, grab-n-go foods and personal care items.
Support a Senior Mobile Market for $350 - Provide meat, eggs, fresh produce and a variety of dry goods to 35 seniors at a community mobile market.
Fund a FREE Farmers Market for $500 - Provide farm fresh produce to hundreds of families each month by sponsoring a Free Farmers Market next summer.
Support a Family in Crisis for $1000 - Through our Emergency Fund, we can provide one-time grants of up to $500 to help families experiencing a financial crisis. Support includes assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions and car repairs.
Leave a Legacy for $5000
The Food Shelf
News & Events
Holiday Baking Bags
We are still looking for baking items to provide a happy holiday to our neighbors at the food shelf! You can bring in fully assembled bags or individual ingredients. Contact Sonja at 651-407-5311 or sonja@whitebearfoodshelf.org for more information.
Thank you to all who participated in the 5th Annual Give A Gobble Turkey Drive!
Due to the generosity of our sponsors and volunteers, 375 families received a
turkey and all the fixings for a feast this Thanksgiving!
"The turkey was so moist and delicious! My guests really enjoyed it.” – a neighbor talking about Give a Gobble
The Food Shelf
Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know that we sort, stock and distribute nearly 70,000 pounds of food each month? And we use volunteers to help us! Stocker volunteers set up the market every day by unloading boxes, stocking shelves and making the market inviting for our neighbors.
Attend a volunteer orientation to learn more about becoming a Stocker Volunteer and the many other volunteer opportunities at the Food Shelf!
