03/10/2025
Hello community,
March brings the start of the annual Minnesota FoodShare Campaign, which is the largest annual food and fund drive in the state. It’s also the best time to donate to the food shelf! Why? Because for every pound of food donated, we receive $1 dollar credit the same if you donated $1. This is then applied to a matching grant that brings critical dollars to the food shelf to sustain operations. If you love to help in the community but sometimes don't have time, this is another way you can help. This year, the campaign will run from March 1st to April 6th, 2025.
Last year (2024), our food shelf provided 588,527 pounds of groceries to 7,469 households or 25,158 people (duplicated).
A word about the current situation… the Federal Government is embarking on an agenda to reduce costs and benefits to the poor and marginalized, this is causing a sudden and rapid growth in food insecurity. The Fruit of the Vine is currently in need of immediate food and resources to continue serving our Neighbors during this time!!
Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 and 20,000 pounds of food during the month.
Here are ways to help:
Donate to the campaign and the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf by clicking here.
Because of our buying power through Second Harvest Heartland, we turn your $1 into $10 of purchases!
You could also run a food drive at work or in your neighborhood for the food shelf by clicking here for instructions, you can also call (952) 595-5980, and we can talk.
Tell your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers about the March Campaign and the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf!
Thank you! Your participation in the March Campaign will help ensure our neighbors have access to the healthy food and support they need to succeed.
