Chatfield Community Food Shelf

04/30/2026

CHATFIELD, MN — The Elderly Brothers will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at the Chatfield Center for the Arts — and this performance will be about more than great music. For every ticket sold, the duo will donate $10 to the Chatfield Food Shelf as a tribute to outgoing Food Shelf leader Steve Strickler, whose years of dedicated service have helped feed families throughout the Chatfield community.

Steve has been a quiet force behind one of the community’s most vital resources. As he steps down from his leadership role, we wanted to find a way to honor his legacy in a manner that keeps his mission alive.

Steve has given so much to this community. We can’t think of a better way to send him off than by helping stock the shelves he worked so hard to fill.

Tickets for the event are available at

They may not be actual brothers, but John O’Loughlin (guitar, vocals) and Steve Strange (tenor & soprano saxophones) are brothers-in-law with a shared love of classic tunes, tight grooves, and sharp wit. Together, they bring their promise of “Old Guys – Old Music” to life with a smile-in...

04/28/2026

Last night the volunteers came together to celebrate Steve Strickler's 10 years of managing the food shelf. It was such a good time to remember the beginnings, to hear our stories and to celebrate a strong future.
The volunteers created a sign that will be posted in the food shelf honoring Steve and Pastor Debra for their work in beginning this important ministry to Chatfield. But truly without all the volunteers who have been a part of this from the very beginning it would not have been possible to start, maintain and have a thriving food shelf.
It is in good hands as Steve and Debra retire and move into new adventures.

04/06/2026

We had a great MN FoodShare Month. We collected 1,300 pounds of food! Thank you!
Now we are into April and it is time for new ideas for donations.
As you begin to think about spring planting, think about donating grain based items to help our neighbors.
Bring your donations to: 124 Winona Street SE (the United Methodist Church)

03/30/2026

We have until April 6 for your donations to count toward the MN Food Share March Campaign.
We have had some very generous donations. Add yours to make this the best March Campaign ever!

03/25/2026

Our local Girl Scout troop dropped off Birthday Cake packages tonight. These are packages that include everything you need to make a cake and celebrate, including the pan and candles. 🎂 These packages are much loved items by our customers. Thank you, ladies!

03/02/2026

MN FoodShare has begun! Your donations of either food or money goes further for the next 5 weeks. Here are some suggestions for donations.

02/19/2026

Help fight a severe blood shortage! Give blood Friday, March 13th from 11am to 5pm at United Methodist Church in Chatfield. Every donation matters to patients in need! In thanks, get a $15 Gift Card by email & successful donations get A1C testing! Book now:

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

02/05/2026

Thank you to the Root River Rabbits for stocking our shelves with household items! It is always a pleasure to host this group of dynamic young people.

02/05/2026

01/22/2026

Schools are closed and so are we. No food shelf on Friday January 23rd. Stay in and stay safe.

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01/20/2026

We have compiled the impact this community has had in 2025 on our neighbors' lives.
The food shelf saw an average of 70 visits per month of families who need food to supplement their budget.
The food shelf distributed at least 35,720 pounds of food during the year.
The food shelf had 900 visits in 2025.

Thank you to the entire community, the volunteers and Steve who kept the shelves filled, served families with dignity and helped to make sure Chatfield was a welcoming community for all.

We will continue to do this work faithfully in 2026!

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