As a regional food bank, we rely on large-scale donations from food industry manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Learn more about our operations and ways individuals can donate food.

Find local events and promotions that support hunger relief efforts. Participating or hosting helps bring hope to hungry people.

As 1 in 8 go hungry, restaurants and food banks have banded together to salvage jobs—and serve more than a million meals.

Minnesota Central Kitchen offers free, culturally specific meals for people in need.

The chef-driven program, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic, reached 2 million meals.

Sign Up for a Shift in Brooklyn Park.

We welcome individuals and groups ages 8 and older to help pack various food items.

Increase Your Engagement.

Share your time and skill on a regular basis, with a minimum commitment of three months.

Bring a group to pack food.

Sign up two or more people for a volunteer food packing and sorting shift in Brooklyn Park.

Get Kids Involved.

Kids ages 8 and up can volunteer at our food bank. See how it works and chaperone requirements.

Use Your Professional Expertise.

Help various departments add capacity, expand skillsets and work efficiently.