Wadena Food Bank Association

Folks in this community have geared up to help out. We'd like to thank the Ukrainian Catholic ladies for their $100 donation, and the Wadena Fire Department, which held a "Stuff the Fire Truck" event to collect toys and gifts. The Red Apple store is donating 10% of its toy sales. And then there are the donations from private individuals. These add up and are needed and appreciated. We can't thank you enough. We couldn't do it without you.

https://wadenafoodbank.wordpress.com/ Click this link to see what some of the local businesses are doing to support our food bank and the people who sometimes need a helping hand.

It's all been weighed and counted up ... 488 pounds of groceries collected by the Red Apple's food drive in Wadena!

The Red Apple in Wadena has been a huge supporter of the Wadena Food Bank since Day One. Rachel Hilbig, left, picked up the donations from the store's most rece...nt food drive. We'd like to thank store manager Colleen Zazula and her staff for their efforts, and extend that same gratitude to the store's customers for their generosity. We couldn't do it without you! See more

The next food-distribution night is this coming Thursday. Calling ahead is still required. Please see the contact numbers on this page. The Knights of Columbus recently made a donation of two boxes of winter jackets for kids, and $750! Mitchell Staszcsak made the delivery. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Sarcan in Wadena is now open and has a special spot set up for dropping off your refundable containers when you donate them to the Wadena Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity!

Garage filling up? Don't want to wait in line? Drop off your refundable containers in the food bank donation cart at SARCAN . From the Wadena News: SARCAN is preparing to resume its recycling operations. Beginning June... 1, commercial and bulk customers will be able to bring in their recycling by appointment only. SARCAN will open to the general public on June 8. See more

Food distribution nights remain the same for now, BUT the depot will not open unless arrangements have been made in advance. You MUST call ahead to either 338-8702 or 338-7989 no later than two days before. For more information, please call either of those numbers. Thank you for your cooperation during this unusual time.

Food distribution nights remain the same for now, BUT there is one change: the depot will not open unless arrangements have been made in advance. You MUST call ahead to either 338-8702 or 338-7989 by Tuesday the 21st for pickup on Thursday the 23rd of April. For more information, you may also call either of those numbers. Thank you for your cooperation during this unusual time. Please share this notice widely.

Distribution nights in April are Thursdays the 9th and 23rd. Please practise social distancing as you wait outside for your food hamper to be passed out the door.

We know everyone has a lot going on , but please remember the need continues. Please keep your donations until "safe" to donate ( Earliest will be Apr. 15th -please call ahead. Thanks

Until further notice, on distribution nights we ask those picking up food to wait outside. The bags will be placed on the table outside the door. Please practise "social distancing" while waiting. Thank you and keep well!

We don't have bags or boxes; you need to bring your own. There are reusable grocery bags available for sale for $1 each.

Just to be clear, there is no level of wealth you need to prove in order to access the Food Bank. Anyone can come in, once per calendar month, and get three to ...five days’ worth of food for themselves and anyone in their household. All you need to bring in is a piece of ID for you and the members of your household. If you are sick and have lost wages, or waiting for EI to kick in, or payroll had been delayed, or just need a little help to get through a tough time that is what we are here for. Please do not feel like this service is not for you, it is for anyone who needs it, whenever they need it. #communityhelpingcommunity