Everyone deserves food on the table and the opportunity to enjoy meals that feel familiar and comforting. Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big difference.

At Valley Outreach, spices are among the most requested items in our food shelf. They bring meals to life, add familiar flavors, and help make a meal feel like home. Just like those spices, your generosity brings something special to our mission.

This Give to the Max Day, you’re the secret ingredient!

Give to the Max Day – November 19

Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s annual giving celebration, bringing people together to support the organizations making a difference across the state.

Early giving runs from November 1-18 leading up to the official Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 19. You don’t have to wait until the big day to make a difference! Your early gift helps Valley Outreach prepare for this statewide day of generosity and ensures more people across the community can access the resources they need.

Your Generosity Goes Even Further

We’re also kicking off the year-end giving season with an exciting opportunity to multiply your impact!

We’re excited to announce a generous $175,000 Challenge Match. Our goal is to build on the generosity of a group of anonymous donors and triple the match by December 31, 2026, to raise $525,000 to support local families with food, clothing, and personalized services.

There are also additional opportunities to help Valley Outreach earn prize grants through GiveMN:

• Golden Tickets: Every gift made during Give to the Max is automatically entered into random drawings. If your gift is selected, Valley Outreach receives an additional prize grant!
• $6,000 Power Hours: Make an online gift between 10–10:59 a.m. or 10–10:59 p.m. on November 19 for a chance to help Valley Outreach earn a share of a $6,000 prize pool. Please note that only online gifts count towards Power Hours.

Your Gifts Bring Our Values to Life

At Valley Outreach, values are more than words. They shape how we show up for every person who walks through our doors.

Collaboration, connection, equity, kindness, and trust guide the way we work and the relationships we build. Your generosity helps put those values into action, ensuring people are treated with dignity and have a place to turn when they need support.

Want to see those values in action? Watch our recent Living Our Values video below!

You’re the Secret Ingredient. Give Today!

Whether it’s a gift of $10, $100, or whatever feels right for you, your generosity adds something special to Valley Outreach’s work.

Join us for Give to the Max Day and help us give to the max-imum flavor!