FoodShare began in 1982 as a campaign advanced by congregations to restock food shelves in the 7-county Twin Cities Metro. The effort was so successful, and the need so evident, March Campaign became a statewide initiative one year later, now in its 42nd year. Donations collected between February 27-April 9 will be counted toward a match that GMCC (Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches) facilitates. Food donations are matched based on pounds donated.
Suggested Donations:
Canned Items:
- Spam
- Fruits
- Soup/Chunky Soup
- Pasta Sauce
- Oil
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Honey
- Rotel Tomatoes
- Curry Paste
- Condiments
- Soup Stock
- Black Beans
- Baked Beans
- Refried Beans
- Green Chilis
- Syrup
- Olives
- Salsa
- Rice Vinegar
- Condiments
- Sesame Oil
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Fire Roasted tomatoes
Dry Goods:
- Sugar
- Flour
- Hard Taco Shells
- Cereal
- Brownie Mix
- Cookie Mix
- Crackers
- FuFu Flower
- Pasta Noodles
- Granola Bars
- Rice Noodles
- Dried Soup Mix
- Dried Beans
- Couscous
- Quinoa
- Tea/Coffee
- Rice Flour
- Sriracha Sauce
- Dried Chicken/Beef stock
- Taco Seasoning
- Rice/Pasta Side Dishes
- Dried Potatoes (variety)
Any donations will help! Bring donations to SOTV and drop them off on the metal shelving inside door 3 or in the wooden collection box inside the main doors. Keep an eye on the thermometer to see if we can make our goal of 25,000 pounds!
About Shepherd of the Valley Food Shelf:
Shepherd of the Valley partners with 360 Communities to operate our in-house food shelf. We typically assist 60 families weekly. Learn more at www.sotv.org/foodshelf.
Volunteer:
Learn how you can volunteer at the Food Shelf by clicking here.
Questions about the food shelf? Contact Linda Olson at 952.985.7329.
Can I still get food? Yes! To schedule an appointment, contact 360 Communities Burnsville office by calling 952.985.5300 Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
