128 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Fighting hunger in our community
Corona Virus Updates
With recent statistics showing a decrease in Covid 19 cases and an increase in people who are getting fully vaccinated, we have started to ease up on some of the precautions we’ve been practicing at the food shelf this past year:
- For clients that have been fully vaccinated, you are not required to wear a mask inside the food shelf unless you desire to do so.
- If you haven’t been fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends wearing a face mask when entering public places.
- Keep a distance of at least 6 feet from other clients and staff while shopping at the food shelf.
- Remember to wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Please stay at home if you are feeling ill.
Thank you for your adherence to these practices. Along with keeping you well fed, our goal continues to be keeping all of us healthy and safe.
Thanksgiving Food Boxes
The Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf is again providing Thanksgiving food boxes for families of three or more people. You will receive a turkey and all the fixings you need for a healthy and delicious Thanksgiving dinner. If you would like a box, you need to sign up at the Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf during our regular hours on Wednesdays between 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Boxes will be available for pick up on Monday November 22nd at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. or 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
We are Officially a SuperShelf!
The Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf is now 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.
Who is Eligible to use the Food Shelf
We try to make it as easy as possible for those in need to access food. No photo identification or legal documentation is required to access food, but we may request documents to verify your address. The Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf also serves participants from outside of our self-identified service area. Households with income below 200% of the poverty level or who receive assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, free and reduced school lunches, energy assistance or public housing, are eligible to shop at the food shelf monthly.
Food Donation Needs:
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 Jello 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
100% fruit roll-ups
Raisins
Pudding cup
Pretzels 100% fruit juice boxes
Granola bars
Pop-top soups
Whole grain crackers
Volunteer!
Why should you volunteer - Do you have a passion for serving and specifically in areas where the basic need for food is met? Would you like an opportunity to give back to your community and make a difference to the people that suffer from hunger? Please consider volunteering at the Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf. Your commitment would be minimal working only one time a month. We need volunteers Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. If you are interested in volunteering, text Betsy at 952-649-2499
Other ways to contribute:
- Food rescue
- Weekly delivery truck unloading
- Composting and recycling
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Cleaning
- Computer help