About North Country
North Country Food Bank’s business model is simple: use surplus food products from the food industry to feed hungry people. This enables us to serve 21 counties in northwest and west central Minnesota. We source food nationally, regionally, and locally and bring this food back to our warehouse in East Grand Forks, MN. Then we distribute it to our 220 agency partners that serve individuals struggling with hunger.
How It Works
Food Donors
Local industries and farmers donate food for people in need.
Sort & Pack
Volunteers sort and pack the food at our warehouse in East Grand Forks.
Partner Distribution
We distribute the food to our 220 partner agencies.
Happy Neighbors
Our communities struggling with hunger receive fresh, healthy food from our partners.
Stories & Events
We’re passionate about our work and inspiring others to generously participate in solving hunger. We are constantly working to increase food security because if you are hungry, nothing else matters.
On October 19, 2023, North Country celebrated its 40th anniversary! North Country has proudly served communities and agency partners across its 21-county service area in northwest and west central Minnesota since 1983.
North Country Food Bank is excited to partner with Second Harvest Heartland and all of the Minnesota food banks to work on SNAP Outreach.
Every year, North Country gives out the Hunger Hero Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the Food Bank.
Volunteers are thanked effusively by those finding it hard to stretch their finite resources over rising costs. Then, a family of volunteers work hard and get some well-deserved play in Bemidji.
When generosity begets generosity, a little unexpected giving becomes contagious.
A neighbor in line for the mobile food bank shares the resources of the mobile distribution with those unable to attend.
Together we can make a difference.
Become a Food Rescue Partner
Help end hunger by donating food to North Country.