Food Donations

Feeding families is the first step forward.

Supporting our community is the reason Valley Outreach is here. 

A temporary service model is currently in effect.

We are accepting food and clothing donations through a no-contact, drive-up service model on Monday/Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. There are some restrictions. Please read this post for full details. Our building is closed to the public at this time, including our StyleXchange program.  

With our drive-up service model, we are accepting donation kits this year. Here’s what we recommend: Baking Bag Kit, Household Paper Goods Pack, Cooking Essentials Kit and Personal Care Kit

We are accepting financial donations online.

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 our drive-up donation hours – Monday and Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. Please follow the signs and volunteer directions and drive through around the back of our building.

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Tuesday
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Friday
Monday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Thursday
Friday

We cannot accept drive-up donations outside of these hours – especially during our drive-up client service hours. We’ve seen a significant increase in the use of our services, up more than 40% over last year, and we need our team and volunteers to focus on serving our clients during that time.

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 Kit Ideas: Personal Care Kit | Cooking Essentials Kit | Household Paper Goods Pack | Baking Bag Kit

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. 

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