Farm to Food Shelf Program

On July 25, 2014 the MN Department of Ag designated $2 million dollars over the next three years for the MN Feeding America food banks to use to reimburse farmers for their surplus produce.  Unlike food manufacturers who get an enhanced tax break; farmers get nothing for any donations they make.  This money will make it possible for food banks & food shelves to capture more produce and a greater variety of it.  The Bemidji Community Food Shelf will not have to worry about potatoes anymore.  We were able to use these funds to have Peatland Reds supply them on a regular basis which will continue all year.  See attached F2F Flyer.  There is a toll free number; however they will refer them to the appropriate food bank.  People can call Mary Beth Dickey at 218-232-4213or via email at mdickey@northcountryfoodbank.orgfor more information to speed things up.