Various organizations in the Grand Cities are dedicated to providing food to neighbors in need. Find ways you can support these efforts.

Donate Financially

Financial contributions allow organizations to purchase food in bulk and items in highest demand.
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The following organizations manage one or more charitable food program:

Donate Food

Help support our neighbors by donating healthy foods to local food pantries. 

People with food insecurity are at greater risk of diet-related illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.
By donating healthy foods, you are not only filling stomachs, but also contributing to the health and wellbeing of our community.

Grow Food


​Do you enjoy gardening? 
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Plant extra produce and donate excess to a local food pantry or meal site.

​Your contribution provides access to fresh, healthy food for neighbors in need.

Support the Backpack Program

The Backpack Program provides local children with extra food on the weekend during the school year.
The following organizations coordinate the Backpack Program in Greater Grand Forks.
Are you a business or organization looking to make a significant impact?
Adopt a school and support the program by donating financially, purchasing food, or packing bags.
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For more information, click here. 

Support in Other Ways

Organize a Food Drive

Collect donations for a local food pantry by hosting a food drive at your organization.

Volunteer

Organizations appreciate extra help with food distribution. ​Opportunities include helping at a local food pantry, community meal site, delivering senior meals, and more. 

Contact organizations directly to see how you can best support them. 

Advocate

Learn about policy solutions that support healthy, hunger free communities - click here. 

Join the Greater Grand Forks Food Security Committee. Meetings occur on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:30am at the Grand Cities Mall, HOPE Church High School Room (1601 17th Ave S, Grand Forks).

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