Many organizations in the Grand Cities are dedicated to providing food to neighbors.

Here, find ways you can support these efforts, and get involved.

Donate Financially

Financial contributions allow organizations to purchase food in bulk and secure items in high demand.
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The following organizations manage one or more charitable food programs and accept monetary gifts to further their missions:

Donate Food

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

People  who face food insecurity not only need support to get food, but especially to get nutrient-dense, healthy food that will help their bodies grow strong and live a long time. This is why many people who struggle to access healthy food at greater risk of diet-related illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

​These health risks have impacts across generations! 

By donating healthy foods, you are not only filling stomachs, but also contributing to the long-term and even generational health and wellbeing of our community.

Enjoy gardening? 


Hunger is here in Grand Forks, but so are you!
You can grow food to help in the fight against Hunger. 
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If you plant a little extra produce, you can donate excess to a local food pantry or meal site. Your contribution provides access to fresh, healthy food for neighbors in need.
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Support the Backpack Program

The Backpack Program provides local children with extra food on the weekend during the school year.
You can support the program by partnering with our local United Way:
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. Together, you can make a bigger difference.

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 monthly on the second Wednesday at 8:30am in the HOPE Church High School Room (1601 17th Ave S, Grand Forks).