Lakes Area Food Shelf

10/19/2026

🛒💚 STOCK THE SHELVES MONDAY! 💚🛒

Together, we can fill shelves and feed hope!
This week, we’re highlighting some pantry staples that help local families put nutritious meals on the table. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference for our neighbors across the Lakes Area!

❤️ Shelf-stable proteins: Peanut butter, canned chicken, tuna, beans, and lentils
💜 Healthy beverages: 100% fruit juice, shelf-stable milk, and low-sugar drink mixes
💚 Healthy snacks: Granola bars, trail mix, whole-grain crackers, and dried fruit

📍 Donations can be dropped off at our Baxter or Pequot Lakes locations during regular business hours.

Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us care for our community. When we come together, we can make a real difference!

10/17/2026

Saturday 10/17 - Excited to give out warm jackets because of the generosity of our local Knights of Columbus organization!

LAFS - Pequot - 9-11 am

LAFS- Baxter is participating in Operation Community Connect at Westgate Mall (9 am - 1 pm) where coats will also be given to kids, along with many other activities and helpful organizations.

10/13/2026

💙 Volunteer Spotlight: Rhonda! 💙

Rhonda is not only a committed volunteer, but also incredibly generous! 🥰 After receiving a $250 gift card, her first thought was the Lakes Area Food Shelf. She had a fun shopping spree and donated everything she purchased to help our neighbors in need! 🛒❤️

Thank you, Rhonda, for always thinking of others and for all you do for our food shelf! 💙

10/09/2026

🥕 BAXTER FOOD RESCUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🥕

We’re putting together a group of volunteers who are willing to be “on call” for food rescue pickups at our Baxter location! 🚚💪

Food rescue opportunities can pop up with little notice, so when a pickup becomes available, we’ll send a message to the group to see who is available to help. There is absolutely no pressure or commitment to respond every time—just jump in when you’re able! ❤️

Some pickups may require a larger vehicle or more than one person, but we’ll let you know what’s needed when the opportunity comes up.

Interested in being part of our Baxter Food Rescue Crew?
📩 Send us a message here on Facebook
📞Call us at (218)454-3456
📧email at [email protected]

10/09/2026

Love neighbors helping neighbors…

Our October Charity of the Month is Lakes Area Food Shelf, a trusted community resource dedicated to helping friends and neighbors become hunger-free and obtain a healthy lifestyle. 💙

With a welcoming, non-judgmental approach to serving those in need, Lakes Area Food Shelf helps provide support when it’s needed most while fostering a community where neighbors can help neighbors. 🫶

Join us in supporting their mission and helping build a healthier, hunger-free community. Donate your ticket on our casino floors. ✨

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dwjZSs

10/02/2026

A HUGE thank you to Bethlehem Lutheran Church!

We are so grateful to everyone from Bethlehem Lutheran Church who spent the day volunteering with us at Lakes Area Food Shelf!

Your time, energy, and willingness to jump in wherever needed make such a difference. From stocking and organizing to all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our shelves moving, we couldn’t do what we do without amazing volunteers like you!

Thank you for spending your day with us and working so hard!

We appreciate you! 🙌
Thank you, Bethlehem Lutheran Church!

10/01/2026

Thank you Aiden! 💙

Aiden is a high school volunteer at Brainerd High School who has been volunteering with us all summer long—and he continues to show up and give his time even as the school year gets underway! 🙌

Recently, Aiden took his dedication one step further and organized a food drive through Key Club at Brainerd High School. And WOW, did they show up for our community! 🥫🥫🥫

Just look at all of this incredible food! Every donation will help provide groceries and meals to local families in our community.

Aiden, thank you for your continued commitment, your initiative, and your heart for helping others. Balancing school while continuing to volunteer and make a difference is something to be incredibly proud of.

Thank you, Aiden, and Brainerd High School Key Club!

We are so grateful to have you as part of our Food Shelf family!

09/25/2026

Thank you!

09/21/2026

🍂 OCTOBER BUSINESS FOOD DRIVE! 🍂

Local businesses — we need YOU! ❤️

We’re looking for 5 businesses (or MORE!) to partner with Lakes Area Food Shelf throughout the month of October for both our Baxter and Pequot
locations!

Each participating business will choose ONE category to collect:

🥫 PANTRY — canned vegetables, soup, beans & pantry staples
🥣 BREAKFAST — cereal, oatmeal & breakfast foods
🍝 DINNER — pasta, pasta sauce & easy meal options
🧴 PERSONAL CARE — shampoo, soap, toothpaste & hygiene items
🐾 PET PANTRY — dog & cat food

Pick a category. Put out a collection box. Invite your customers, employees and community to donate. We’ll help with the rest!

The goal? Five businesses—or more—coming together to make a BIG impact for local families.

Want to participate? Comment below or send us a message!

09/20/2026

Timberwood Church attenders donated 1910 pounds of protein in the first 3 weeks of September!!
Thanks for your generosity during Hunger Action Month!