It’s Really Helpful
Edith, a retired hospitality worker and a longtime resident of Devils Lake, North Dakota, relies on the Hope Center Food Pantry, supplied by the Great Plains Food Bank, to make …
Warm Meals on Frigid Days
Anthony’s life has not been easy. Originally from Florida, he grew up in a turbulent and abusive home. At 18, he moved out to escape the abuse and missed earning …
Celebrating Retail Rescue Across our Communities
Forty-one years ago, the Great Plains Food Bank was established in response to increasing needs for food assistance, while grocery stores were discarding surplus product. Thanks to the generosity of …
I’m Thankful for Any Help I Can Get
In North Dakota, the rising cost of food is putting a strain on many households trying to make ends meet. One of those neighbors is Brenda, a 63-year-old woman living …
Meet Nancy and Yodell
At 72 and 68, Nancy and Yodell each maintain part-time jobs trying to make ends meet. Still unable to cover their basic needs, the couple visits the Park River Area …