In 2022, food shelves in Minnesota experienced a record high number of visits– more than 5 million visits across the state! Visits to Valley Outreach food programs increased by 89% during the same time.

To help meet the rising need for help, Valley Outreach is participating in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign again this year. For 40 years Valley Outreach has been community powered through drives like the March Campaign. All financial donations between Feb. 27 and April 9, 2023 will be eligible for a proportional match from GMCC (Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches).

Start your Drive

When you host a food and fund drive you are helping to feed individuals and families. It’s easier than ever to host a drive for Valley Outreach using our new drive tool kit! It’s got all the information you need to host a successful drive for Valley Outreach. And here’s a Valley Outreach flyer specific to March FoodShare to help promote your event. GMCC also has flyers and images specific to the March Campaign available for download.

What’s better to donate? Food or Money?

The short answer is both. Food drive donations allow Valley Outreach to offer a wider variety of non-perishable foods, personal care items, and household paper goods. Check out our Food Donations page to see our top needed items.

Financial donations go further due to access to food banks and discount purchasing programs, allowing food shelves to purchase items most needed.

About the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign

The Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, the largest grassroots food and fund drive in the state, brings together organizations, businesses, faith communities, and individuals to help stock and support the capacity of nearly 300 food shelves.

Use the tools below to plan and host your drive.