Grygla/Gatzke Food Shelf begins March Campaign

Be the hero. Fight Hunger.

March is here! That means it is time for the 2018 Minnesota Food Share March Campaign for Hunger Awareness. The Grygla-Gatzke Food Shelf will again participate by requesting food and monetary donations during the month of March. The food shelf is eligible to receive funding from Minnesota Food Share based on the funding raised and the amount of food items (number of pounds) donated.  

This is their big fundraiser for the year, as the ability to generate some matching funds makes it all the more worthwhile. Statistics show that 1 in 10 people in Minnesota worry about where their next meal is going to come from, and this especially impacts children (1 in 7 children in Minnesota struggles with hunger) and senior citizens. That is why there are over 300 food shelves in Minnesota – to help alleviate their worries.

Something NEW this year! Look for green reusable shopping bags with the Grygla/Gatzke Food Shelf logo on them; they will be at the Grygla Coop Store and participating churches. It makes it easy to know where to drop off your non-perishable items.  

The food shelf is run on individual donations and any grants that are received. With that help, they are able to buy food items through the North Country Food Bank at greatly reduced rates, and also additional food items in Grygla to support the local economy.

Your support is needed to keep this program going.  

Everyone (individuals, civic organizations and businesses) is urged to consider donating to the Grygla-Gatzke Food Shelf during the month of March, to take advantage of these grant programs. Food donations may be left at participating area churches, or at the Grygla Co-op Store. Donations can be sent or given to Treasurer, Lori Thompson, 222 South Evelyn, PO Box 105, Grygla, MN, 56727.