Valley Outreach welcomes donations of non-perishable, unopened food items all year long and fresh garden produce during the summer and fall.
When to Donate
Please bring donations in during regular business hours.
Food Donations
Feeding families is the first step forward.Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
9:00 am to 4 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am to 7 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am to 4 pm
Thursday
9:00 am to 7 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 4 pm
Host a Food & Fund Drive
Every day in Minnesota, more than 9,000 people visit a food shelf to get help meeting their daily food needs. When you host a food & fund Drive for Valley Outreach you help feed hungry individuals and families.
We have resources and tools to make your drive a success. Contact info@valleyoutreachmn.org to get started.
Special Drive Ideas: Personal Care Drive | Winter Warm Up Drive
Top Needs
Cash
A $25 cash donation goes a long way in purchasing our top needed items.
Canned Meats
Tuna, chicken, salmon, sardines
Grains
Pasta, whole grain pasta, rice, quinoa, couscous
Spices and Oil
Salt/pepper, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salad dressing, condiments, olive oil
Cereal
Whole grain, hot or cold, kid-friendly
Hygiene Products
Paper towels, toilet paper, soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers
Learn More about hunger in Minnesota
Doing Good Together – Making a Food Drive Really Count : Helpful information for families and kids in discussing issues of hunger and ways to take action.
Hunger Solutions – Winning Minnesota’s Food Fight : Learn more about hunger issues in Minnesota and ways to support change.
SuperShelf – Transforming Food Shelves to Bring Good Food to All : Learn more about the innovative work being done in Minnesota to improve access to healthy food in our food shelves.
