Food Shelf

Minnesotans made 7,551,147 visits to food shelves in 2023, a record high for the third consecutive year. This is 1.8 million more visits than in 2022. This is 1.8 million more visits than in 2022. As food shelf visits increase across the state, data shows the highest rates of increase are in rural counties.

Our Programs

Our service to the community is shaped by our established goals:

1. Provide food to the people within our service area.
2. Provide food support information to educate our clients regarding other services for which they may qualify.
3. Preserve the dignity of all people, treating all people with respect.
4. Serve our supporters by efficiently collecting, wisely purchasing and compassionately distribution food.
5. Develop positive interactions between clients and volunteers.
6. Follow a model for continuous improvement.

Helping Hands

34% of our guests report they’ve relied upon food shelves for more than two years and 64% have turned to food shelves for a year or more. Most guests visit food shelves due to unexpected expenses such as an emergency medical visit, increased heating bills, loss of job or relocation to the community, they can use a temporary food source to 'bridge' the gap. ​

​Minnpost.com (2023)

Clearwater County Food Shelf

Contact Us

114 Main Ave N, PO Box 578, Bagley, MN 56621
​(218) 694-6400

Hours

​Open Wednesdays 10:00 - 2:00