Contact Information
Programs and Partner Network Director
Phone: 701.476.9126
Email: jlacoursiere@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Partner Network Specialist (Western ND)
Phone: 701.390.2513
Email: kbeck@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Partner Network Specialist (Eastern ND)
Phone: 701.997.7286
Email: afinke@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Childhood Hunger Program Manager
Phone: 701.476.9114
Email: atriemert@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Operations Director
Phone: 701.476.9102
Email: mlang@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Bismarck Operations Manager
Phone: 701.566.9913
Email: mcherney@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Logistics Manager
Phone: 701.476.9106
Email: eswanson@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Food Resource Department Manager
Phone: 701.630.2319
Email: serickson@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Food Resource Manager
Phone: 701.630.2319
Email: csukke@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Inventory Control Manager
Phone: 701.476.9124
Email: holson@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Coalition Coordinator
Phone: 701.476.9122
Email: jambuehl@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
Phone: 701.248.5952
Email: abaker@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Community Initiatives Manager
Phone: 701.476.9121
Email: mell@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Data Insights Manager
Phone: 701.997.7284
Email: pjabas@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Federal Programs Manager
Phone: 701.997.7285
Email: hfoss@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Federal Programs Coordinator
Phone: 701.476.9138
Email: eotto@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Partner Agency Resources
Primarius Web Windows (PWW) is the online ordering system used by the Great Plains Food Bank to help partner agencies manage food requests and inventory efficiently. Through PWW, partners can browse available products, place orders, and track distributions in a centralized system, supporting accurate reporting and timely access to food for the neighbors they serve.
The Partner Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to support Great Plains Food Bank partner agencies in their day-to-day operations. It outlines policies, procedures, and expectations, and serves as a key reference to help partners remain in compliance, access available programs and resources, and work effectively with our team as we serve neighbors together.
501C3 Information
Sample Documents For Your Agency
- SAMPLE Pantry Intake – Annual Form, Full Page
- SAMPLE Pantry Intake – Annual Form, Half Page
- SAMPLE Pantry Intake – Single Use Form
- SAMPLE Meal Site Intake
- SAMPLE Grievance Policy
Order Mistakes
Contact the Great Plains Food Bank at 701-232-6219 noting the product number and quantity of items needed or missed.
Service Insights on MealConnect
The Great Plains Food Bank offers our network of food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens access to Service Insights on MealConnect, a shared electronic intake platform that streamlines how neighbor information is collected at no-cost. Instead of paper forms, partners can now gather key details like contact information and household size through a secure online system, saving time for both neighbors and agencies while helping us better understand and serve our communities. Partner agencies interested in learning more can contact Parker at pjabas@greatplainsfoodbank.org or (701) 997-7284.
Other Resources
These resources are not operated by the Great Plains Food Bank, but they play a critical role in supporting neighbors facing hunger. By being aware of additional programs and services, neighbors may qualify for other forms of assistance that can help lift them up.
Women Infants and Children (WIC)
From the moment you find out you’re pregnant until your child turns 5, WIC is by your side to provide extra support to help keep your family healthy. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services to support you and your family.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
While our team does not run the SNAP program, the Great Plains Food Bank team works with community partners to identify households in need of assistance and supports their SNAP application process in addition to identifying other helpful resources. If you are interested in talking with our team about our SNAP Outreach efforts, please contact Emily Otto (Federal Programs Coordinator) at eotto@greatplainsfoodbank.org.
Toolkits
Our toolkits are a collection of resources created by the Great Plains Food Bank team to support and strengthen our partner agencies. These tools, guides, and templates are designed to provide practical information, share best practices, and help partners navigate day-to-day operations.
Calendar
The Great Plains Food Bank offices and warehouses will be closed, and all Retail Rescue routes will be canceled, on scheduled holidays. No food distribution or pickup operations will take place on those days.
Great Plains Food Bank Scheduled Holidays + Office Closure
- January - NEW Delivery Calendar Starts!
- January 1 - GPFB Closed
- January 19 - GPFB Closed
- April 3 - GPFB Closed
- May 25 - GPFB Closed
- July 4 - GPFB Closed
- September 7 - GPFB Closed
- November 26 & 27 - GPFB Closed
- December 24 & 25 - GPFB Closed
Mobile Food Pantry and Pop-Ups Schedule
The Great Plains Food Bank collaborates with a variety of champions to help host our Mobile Food Pantry and Pop-Ups to serve communities. This schedule is updated monthly.
2026 Order & Delivery Schedule
This calendar provides an overview of the Great Plains Food Bank’s 2026 area order delivery and mobile distribution schedule. It is designed to help partner agencies plan ahead for food orders, deliveries, and mobile distributions throughout the year. Dates, locations, and routes are subject to change as needed.
Newsletters
Stay up to date with what is happening with our Great Plains Food Bank partners by subscribing to our quarterly Agency Scoop e-newsletter. This is where we share important updates, operational reminders, upcoming opportunities, and resources available to support our partner agencies, helping ensure you have the information you need to best serve neighbors across our region.
Find past issues of Agency Scoop by clicking the button below!
Agency Scoop
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Retail Rescue
What is Retail Rescue?
The Great Plains Food Bank’s Retail Rescue program partners with grocery retailers and wholesalers to recover safe, edible food that would otherwise go to waste. This food is rescued from stores or distribution centers and either brought to our warehouse or delivered directly to partner agencies, where it is quickly distributed to families and individuals facing hunger—reducing food waste while increasing access to nutritious food.
What is Agency Enabled Retail Rescue?
Agency-Enabled Retail Rescue expands this effort by connecting partner agencies directly with local retail grocery stores in their communities. Through this program, agencies rescue closed-dated, mislabeled, perishable, surplus, or distressed food items and distribute them to neighbors within days. This local, direct model helps increase food access, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure good food reaches dinner tables as quickly as possible.
Become a Retail Rescue Partner
Partners wanting to participate in Agency-Enabled Retail Rescue are required to complete a Retail Rescue Agreement. Partners receiving Retail Rescue items delivered by a Great Plains Food Bank truck must also sign the appropriate addendum to their partnership agreement. Please contact your Partner Network Specialist for more information.
Resources for Retail Rescue Partners
- Retail Rescue Manual
- How to Record Agency Pickups for Retail Rescue in PWW
- Retail Rescue Receipt Template
- Secondary Distribution Record
- How to Calibrate Thermometers
- Thermometer Calibration Record
- Food Recovery PowerPoint
Retails Rescue Food Safety Guidelines
TEFAP
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides nutritious, USDA-purchased food to help supplement the diets of individuals and families facing food insecurity. At the Great Plains Food Bank, our team works closely with partner agencies to determine whether TEFAP is the right fit for their organization, as the program includes strict eligibility, distribution, and reporting requirements. Through this collaborative process, we help ensure TEFAP food is distributed in alignment with federal guidelines while reaching neighbors who need it most.
North Dakota TEFAP Resources
- USDA Non-Discrimination Statement – should be on all printed materials
- Civil Rights Training – individual certification
- Civil Rights Training - group certification
- 2025 Income Guidelines
Recipes
Our recipes are designed to help neighbors and partner agencies make the most of foods commonly found at food pantries. These simple, budget-friendly recipes use accessible ingredients and minimal equipment, offering practical meal ideas that support nutritious, satisfying meals for individuals and families.