Hosting a drive
For Friends in Need
Thank you for considering a food, toiletries and/or fund drive to support Friends in Need Food Shelf! The Friends in Need Food Shelf primarily serves the residents of Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park, Newport and Grey Cloud Island, however, we will serve anyone no matter where they live. Through generous donations, we can offer these services free of charge to anyone who walks through our doors.
1 in 5 MN households can’t afford food
36% of households with children are food insecure
In 2024, the numbers of families seeking our help increased by 35%
FIN averages 18 or 19 new families in need a week
1 in 5 MN households can’t afford food
36% of households with children are food insecure
In 2024, the numbers of families seeking our help increased by 35%
FIN averages 18 or 19 new families in need a week