Lakes Area Food Shelf Donations

Lakes Area Food Shelf is grateful to have served the Brainerd Lakes Area area for over 40 years. They  were established in 1980 by Donald Messick, a former grocery executive who resided in Pequot Lakes, with the help of the Lutheran Church of the Cross and Christ Community Church, both of Nisswa. Due to its rapid growth, they were named “Lakes Area Food Shelf” in 1991.

Mission: To serve as a trusted community resource by helping our friends and neighbors become hunger-free and obtain a healthy lifestyle.
Vision: We serve friends and neighbors in their time of need, with many now able to help others.
Core Values: We are: Non-judgmental to all who seek assistance. Approachable for all. Principled in our service delivery and decision-making. Respected Stewards of resources.

Give a monetary gift to the Lakes Area Food Shelf at our March and August Meetings or mail a check to PO Box 423, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472.  You may also donate on-line through their website, https://lakesareafoodshelf.org/donate using the PayPal Giving Fund or Venmo.
                   
Non-perishable food within it’s expiration date, fresh produce, and personal care items (like toilet paper, diapers, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products and paper towels), and gasoline gift cards may also be donated.

Items often in short supply: shelf-stable proteins (canned/pouched tuna and chicken), laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, bar soap, and feminine hygiene products.                        

                                                                 Relationship Safety Alliance Donations

Relationship Safety Alliance’s (RSA)  mission is to save lives by supporting the journey to wellbeing and empowerment of all people exposed to relationship abuse. RSA is an alliance of services joining together to help people safely through their journey. The Louise Seliski Shelter provides housing for those in emergency need. The Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center facilitates safe visitations and safe exchanges among families.

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Give a monetary gift to the Relationship Safety Alliance at our November Meeting or mail a check to P.O. Box 602, Brainerd, MN 56401. You may also donate on-line through their website, https://www.relationshipsafety.org/give. 

They also accept donations of: (1) pots and pans, along with other kitchen items (new and gently used); (2) bed pillows and queen-sized sheets; (3) mops and Swiffers; (4) lamps (new and gently used); (5) organizational bins, tubs, or baskets (new and gently used); (6) gift cards for gasoline and groceries; (7) new and gently used clothing (Large to 4x), winter wear (gloves (Large) 3x and 4x winter coats); (8) art and craft supplies; and (9) items for middle school/teenage boys (basketballs and other sporting equipment, games).

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                                                                  CLC Food Pantry Donations

CLC is proud that their CLC Food Pantry distributed approximately 85,000 lbs. of food in 2024. You can make a difference in the lives of CLC students by donating to the CLC Food Pantry. Your gift is 100% tax-deductible, and every dollar donated allows CLC to purchase up to four meals through Second Harvest Northland Food Bank for their students.

Give a monetary gift to the CLC Food Pantry at our December Meeting or mail a check to 501 W. College Dr. Brainerd, MN 56401 Attn: Erich Heppner. Gas and grocery gift cards, non-perishable food, and personal hygiene items may also be donated. Suggested items for donations include:

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Canned Meat and Meals (Tuna, Chicken, Stews, Soup, Ravioli, etc.)
Canned Vegetables and Fruits; Peanut Butter
Boxed Meals (Hamburger Helper, Rice-A-Roni, Mac & Cheese, etc.)
Baking Ingredients (Flour, Sugar, Bisquick, Oil, etc.)
Household Items (Hand soap, Kleenex, Laundry soap, etc.)
Personal Care Items (Deodorant, Shampoo, Toothpaste, etc.)
Plates, bowls, silverware, can openers, serving spoons, small pots and pans, etc. (can be gently used items)

                                                                                                    Nisswa Women’s Club, 2026 Special Donation List