Big Lake Community Food Shelf – Keep Big Lake Hunger-Free

WHAT HUNGER LOOKS LIKE

There is no corner of the state where hunger does not exist. Including Big Lake.

1 in 11

The number of households in Minnesota affected by hunger. Hunger is an urban, suburban and rural problem.

Medical over Food

More than 67% of Minnesota food shelf clients chose to pay for medical expenses vs. food at least one once during the year.

Children = 42%

At Big Lake Community Food Shelf, 42% of people served are children under the age of 18.

Seniors = 16%

Seniors account for 16% of Big Lake Community Food Shelf visits, and they are the fastest growing population across Minnesota.

OUR PROGRAMS

Our clients’ needs go beyond food. We do too.

Food Assistance

Big Lake Community Food Shelf operates as a choice model food shelf, which means clients get to select foods their families eat and know how to prepare.

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Every Tuesday and Thursday, anyone who needs a little extra help with their food budget is welcome to come to the food shelf between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for perishables. This is an extra service and does not affect your monthly visit.

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Seasonal Extras

We offer special meals to help families get through traditionally hard seasons such as Summer Kids Kits, Holiday Meal Bags, Birthday Bags, and Free Produce Days.

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Local Resources

We take the time to sit down with each client and learn what all of their needs are – not just nutritional – and connect them with local resources that can help.

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