Our Goals
North Country’s Mission
Ending hunger across communities through leadership and collaboration.
Values
People experiencing hunger are at the center of everything we do.
We create an inclusive culture that welcomes and respects the diversity of people we serve, employees, and volunteers, and that honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.
We build and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
We work in partnership with local communities and our peers to improve nutrition and promote food security.
Core Strategies
Expand programs to deliver more nutritious food throughout our service area.
Invest in organizational growth and greater sustainability.
Invest in community education and engagement.
Grow, enhance, and engage the Board of Directors.
Our Outcomes
Measuring Impact in 2025
North Country’s rescue and distribution of food and the engagement of communities in our fight against hunger allowed us to provide
just over 6 million meals to friends, family and neighbors in need in 2025.
Food Distribution
pounds of food were distributed in 2025
Providing 6.1 million nutritious meals for neighbors in need.
This is a 37% increase since 2022.
Produce Distribution
pounds of fresh produce in 2025
Fantastic Volunteers
We're so thankful for the volunteers that provide much-needed help and support.
volunteers in 2025
hours of service
Program Funding
| Monetary Support | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $923,007 | $981,985 | $1,005,698 |
| Agency Share | $347,656 | $396,468 | $382,133 |
| Grants | $1,252,349 | $1,333,553 | $1,600,859 |
| Other | $35,596 | $61,720 | $105,941 |
| Donated Product | $5,785,537 | $6,873,172 | $6,326,991 |
| Commodities | $1,959,635 | $2,840,075 | $2,190,511 |
| Purchased Product | $1,498,250 | $1,610,789 | $1,740,013 |
| Total Revenue & Support | $11,802,030 | $14,097,732 | $13,352,146 |
| Program Expenses | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product & Freight | $9,931,005 | $11,551,452 | $11,384,810 | |
| Personnel | $571,174 | $699,634 | $786,309 | |
| Facility & Transportation | $489,855 | $541,644 | $519,367 | |
| Other | $28,373 | $4,599 | $4,778 | |
| Management & General | $351,938 | $341,547 | $388,005 | |
| Fundraising | $328,085 | $368,396 | $396,666 | |
| Total Expenses | $11,700,430 | $13,507,272 | $13,479,935 |
Where We Serve
North Country Food Bank serves 21 counties in northwest and west central Minnesota and part of Grand Forks, North Dakota.