Madelia Community Food Shelf

05/14/2026

A 2nd annual baby shower was hosted by the Salem Lutheran Church for the benefit of the Madelia Food Shelf and all community churches participated. This kind of gift is so incredible for the Food Shelf clients. Thank you to all who donated items or cash and to the church for organizing this special event. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Dr. Martin Luther King

05/12/2026

05/09/2026

Madelia Food Shelf Open Hours
Wednesday, May 27th, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Township Hall, 423 Dill Ave SW

Food Shelf April Numbers: 43 Households, 104 Adults, 62 Children

Food donations may be left at Sunshine Foods or City Hall. Monetary donations may be mailed to:
Kathy Thompson
404 Center Ave S.
Madelia, MN 56062

The Food Shelf is a supplemental program and clients can shop once per month, usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month. There are limits on items each household can receive. The limits help us make sure we can serve as many families in our community as possible.

The following non-perishable items are currently in short supply: cooking oil, sugar, flour, diced tomatoes, canned meat(NOT chicken), canned fish(NOT tuna), pancake mix & syrup, white rice, cereal

We request no glass containers and can't accept home-canned food, items past the “sell by” date, open or used items and unlabeled cans. Please do not drop off food outside, thanks for your cooperation.

If you have a group that would like to sponsor a food drive/cash collection or need to drop off fundraiser food contact one of the following lead volunteers: Pastor Greg Volbrecht, Kathy Boutwell, Lisa Urban Lee, Mark Spiess, Kathy Thompson, Dan & Katherine Greve and Jyl Thompson.

Thank you to the community for your generous donations of food and money to ensure that we are meeting our mission. The food drives are also greatly appreciated.

“Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.”
Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

04/27/2026

Faith Lutheran and Lake Hanska confirmation students toured the Food Shelf, noticed items needed, shopped for those items and then stocked the shelves with their purchases. The students used funds they collected and donations from their churches too. A total of $1,483.72 was spent on donations. This kind of giving is so thoughtful and helpful for our community. The donors who continue to support the Food Shelf are very much appreciated.

04/17/2026

Madelia Food Shelf Open Hours
Wednesday, April 22nd, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Township Hall, 423 Dill Ave SW

Food Shelf March Numbers: 40 Households, 97 Adults, 87 Children

Food donations may be left at Sunshine Foods or City Hall. Monetary donations may be mailed to:
Kathy Thompson
404 Center Ave S.
Madelia, MN 56062

Although we will always take food donations please consider donating funds as well. Monetary donations allow us to purchase basic items that are missing from the shelves. Thank you to the community for continuing to support this cause, it is greatly appreciated.

The Food Shelf is a supplemental program and clients can shop once per month, usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month. There are limits on items each household can receive. The limits help us make sure we can serve as many families in our community as possible.

The following non-perishable items are currently in short supply: cooking oil, diced tomatoes, canned meat(NOT chicken), canned fish(NOT tuna), canned peaches, pancake mix, coffee, laundry detergent

We request no glass containers and can't accept home-canned food, items past the “sell by” date, open or used items and unlabeled cans. Please do not drop off food outside, thanks for your cooperation.

“We all have the duty to do good.” Pope Francis

03/22/2026

“Scouting for Food” takes place on two consecutive weekends. On the first weekend, Scouts distribute door stickers to let their neighbors know about the drive. On the second, Scouts revisit those houses to pick up bags full of nonperishable items. Madelia's Pack 75 Cub Scouts participated in this event and delivered 1,493 pounds of food to the Food Shelf. The Scouts, their parents and Food Shelf volunteers filled the shelves with much needed items for the clients. The Food Shelf is so grateful for everyone and all they have done to support local families in need.

03/20/2026

Special thanks to the Madelia Elementary students, parents and staff for the collection of food during their recent food drive. They also donated $302.25 in cash so food that is in short supply can be purchased. The Food Shelf is lucky to be on the receiving end of their good work.

03/18/2026

Special thanks to Tom Polich and the Region Nine Development Commission for the olive oil and cereal donations!

03/14/2026

Thank you to Pack 75 Cub Scouts and their families for doing the "Scouting For Food" food drive! Scouts will be picking up your donated items on March 21st. Speical thanks in advance to all who donate!

03/12/2026

Madelia Food Shelf Open Hours

Wednesday, March 25th , 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Township Hall, 423 Dill Ave SW

Food Shelf February Numbers: 35 Households, 89 Adults, 77 Children

Food donations may be left at Sunshine Foods or City Hall. Monetary donations may be mailed to:

Kathy Thompson

404 Center Ave S.

Madelia, MN 56062

Please support our cause with a donation today. Monetary donations are best because we can purchase the items that are in limited supply.

The Food Shelf is a supplemental program and clients can shop once per month, usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month. There are limits on items each household can receive. The limits help us make sure we can serve as many families in our community as possible.

The following non-perishable items are currently in short supply: can openers, cooking oil, sugar, flour, rice, cereal, pancake mix, pancake syrup, dish soap

We do NOT need the following at this time: toilet paper, tuna, pears, applesauce, soup, mac & cheese & peanut butter

We request no glass containers and can't accept home-canned food, items past the “sell by” date, open or used items and unlabeled cans.

BAD WEATHER ALERT: The Madelia Food Shelf will not be open if the school closes due to bad weather.

“At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished. It's about what you've done with those accomplishments. It's about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It about what you've given back.” Denzel Washington