DONATE TO HELP US IN OUR FIGHT TO END FOOD INSUCURITY!

At Friends in Need Food Shelf (FiN), our mission is to support the community by distributing food and other necessities to those in need. We also provide support through programs for school supplies and holiday meals, as well as referrals to other agencies. 
 
The need is greater than ever! Over the past ten years, the
number of clients we serve annually has doubled from just under 7,000 to almost 14,000. In addition, a decade ago, donations
allowed us to spend $22 per household member each visit. In today’s dollars, the equivalent would be $30. Unfortunately, with increased costs and decreased federal support, we now have
only $13 to spend per household member, each visit.
 
According to Feed America, over 540,000 Minnesotans suffer food insecurity. At FiN, we:

  • provide support to clients from all over the Twin Cities, with a focus on South Washington County and the cities of St. Paul Park, Newport, Cottage Grove, and Grey Cloud Island.
  • serve between 270 and 300 households every week.
  • distribute over 1.2 million pounds of food and other goods each year.
  • are 99% volunteer operated with over 125 individuals donating their time each week to provide a positive experience to our clients.
Your monetary donations make a difference! Because we get a significant amount of our food from Second Harvest, we can stretch your donation up to ten times. Please consider donating today.
 


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MAKE A DONATION
You can help us end hunger! Your donation will provide support to families, seniors, and children at risk of hunger in our community.
Cash or check donations can be:
  • dropped off at our facility at 535 4th Street, St. Paul Park, MN 55071
  • mailed to Friends in Need, P.O. Box 6, Cottage Grove, MN  55016
If you would like to donate by credit card, debit card, PayPal, or set up a monthly donation:
Donate Now via credit card or PayPal
Would you like to donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds? Just the  Stock Donation Form
and mail to Friends in Need at P.O. Box 6, Cottage Grove, MN   55016. You can also  email the form to [email protected]
Friends in Need Food Shelf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible, and you will receive a tax receipt by mail. Tax ID: 41-1794212 
Donate Most Needed Items
Here are the top five items needed by FiN:
  • Paper Towels/Toilet Paper
  • Diapers
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant
  • Adult Incontinence Products
Donations can be dropped off at our facility at 535 4th Street, St. Paul Park, MN. If after hours, there is a blue bin in rear of building for items.
Another option: Purchase from our online wish lists and goods will be delivered directly to us!
Amazon wish list
Walmart Most Needed
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Supporting the Community with Community Support since 1992!