FARGO, N.D. – Great Plains Food Bank is working toward a solution for hunger in North Dakota by identifying just how many people need a meal. The non-profit pooled together survey data from more than 500 people and 175 food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. The survey asked clients 81 very personal questions. Some of the surprising results show clients are…
FARGO, N.D. — For many families across the country, summer is one of the toughest seasons to have regular access to food. “Summertime is always one of the biggest need periods because of all the kids that don’t have school, so during the school year, they have breakfast and lunch that’s taken care of but that goes away in the summertime,”…
FARGO, N.D. — Great Plains Food Bank received a big boost from the Northland Region of CHS Country Operations. They donated over $102,000 to help out several food pantries across North Dakota. Ever since 2011, CHS, the nation’s leading farmer–owned cooperative, has donated over $880,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank. The partnership is fueled by the cooperative’s initiative to eradicate…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Great Plains Food Bank held a pop–up perishable food pantry at Moorhead High School. Anyone who needs food assistance could get fresh produce and other items for free. The food came from the food bank’s surplus donations. No referrals are necessary to go to the food bank, and pop–up food pantries are put on across the region….
FARGO, N.D. — Students at Davies High School put together birthday care packages for families that are less fortunate. Students in Chanelle Kesler’s special education class jumped at the chance to help the community and make the birthday bags. In addition to the cards they made, the class collected donations of cake mix, canned frosting, and candles. Kesler says the chance…
FARGO, N.D. — They are calling it “The Final Seating”. The 20th annual Chef’s Gala and Auction at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo will be the last. The annual event has raised over $75,000 each year to directly benefit the Great Plains Food Bank. They have decided to refocus their efforts and look at other opportunities. This year’s event…
FARGO, N.D. — One NDSU sorority is putting a twist on the traditional beauty pageant. NDSU’s Alpha Gamma Delta held Mr. NDSU, a male beauty contest, to raise money for Great Plains Food Bank’s Backpack Program. Contestants competed in a talent portion, formal wear, best Bison gear and in a question and answer portion. Last year, Alpha Gamma Delta raised…
You really opened your wallets and purses wide on Giving Hearts Day last Thursday. The annual fundraising event raised over $13.1 million through more than 63,000 donations. Just some of the top charities included: The Arts Partnership, Emergency Food Pantry, F5 Project, Churches United for the Homeless, Great Plains Food Bank and YWCA Cass Clay. Giving Hearts Day charities have…
FARGO, N.D. — The Great Plains Food Bank received a big donation from two organizations this morning. Hormel Foods and SpartanNash teamed up to donate 1,200 pounds of ham to the local food pantry at a gathering at the Family Fare Supermarket in West Fargo. According to Great Plains, the quantity of hams is equal to 330 meals. With more…
WEST FARGO, ND — Most kids don’t ask their parents to hold a food drive for their birthday. That is, unless they’re 9-year-old Gowri Pillai. The only thing this West Fargo girl wants is help in donating more than 600 pounds of food to Great Plains Food Bank. The Pillai family Christmas tree isn’t surrounded by your traditional presents. Instead, you’ll…
