128 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Hours of Operation Wednesdays: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 11:00
Volunteer!
Did you know families in our community are skipping meals today?
You can help change that in just two hours on Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings by volunteering with us at the Food Shelf. No experience is needed - bring a smile and comfortable shoes. Sign up today to feed your neighbors!
If you are interested in volunteering, text Betsy at 952-649-2499.
Other Ways to Help:
Food Rescue
Delivery Truck Unloading (Weekly)
Composting and Recycling
Marketing
Fundraising
Cleaning
Computer Help/Data Entry
RenFest - More Info Coming
We are a SuperShelf!
The Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf is officially a SuperShelf!
A SuperShelf offers a wide variety of foods, increasing the quantity and accessibility of better foods for healthier living - less processed foods, more fresh fruits and veggies, healthy recipes, and samples.
Anyone in need of food may shop at the food shelf
We try to make it as easy as possible for those in need of food to participate in our program. We may ask for documents to verify your address but otherwise, no questions will be asked and no photo identification or legal documentation is required to access food. The Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf also serves participants from outside of our self-identified service area.
Are You Interested in Donating Food?
Below is a list of suggested food we could use:
Fresh Produce
Fresh or Frozen Meat
Milk (unflavored nonfat, skim, and low-fat)
Shelf-stable milk or non-dairy alternatives
Cake mixes
Pie fillings
Boxed Jell-O and pudding mixes
Muffin mixes
Whole-wheat pasta
Barley
Brown rice
Wild rice
Boxed whole-grain cereal, unsweetened
Rolled oats
Low-sodium nuts
Peanut butter
Almond butter
Cashew butter
What's Happening at the Food Shelf
Backpack Program
We will be offering our backpack program again this year. Backpacks can be picked up at the food shelf during regular business hours or anytime you see someone there. No registration is needed; no questions are asked. We only ask that kids let us know what school they attend. Donations can be dropped off Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays around 9 a.m., as volunteers are usually there restocking shelves, or during our regular business hours: Wednesdays 5 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. There is also a drop box on the side of our building where shelf-stable items can be left. Suggested kid-friendly food Items to donate:
- Pop-top tuna
- 100% Fruit Roll-ups
- Dried Fruits
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Fruit Cups
- Pudding Cups
- Low-sugar Cereals
- Pretzels
- 100% Fruit Juice Boxes
- Granola Bars
- Pop-top Soups
- Low-fat, Whole Grain Muffins
- Whole Grain Crackers