HOW YOU HELP DESI
Desi’s top priority has always been to provide for her family. She is a single mother who works full time, but even with a steady income, the rising cost of …
“WE TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER HERE”
For Francis, her local food pantry has become more than a place to pick up groceries; it has become a source of support, connection, and hope for her family. With …
“WE ARE GLAD TO HELP”
From Illinois to California, Nebraska, and even Washington, D.C., Bill’s career in radio tookhim across the country. After decades behind the microphone, he recently retired and began looking for new …
“I LOVE THIS PLACE”
Alexis is a familiar face at the Hope Center in Devils Lake, a food pantry supplied by the Great Plains Food Bank. It’s a place where she not only lends …
FEEDING A FULL HOUSE
Pamela was born and raised in Jamestown — a place she still proudly calls home. Over the years, she has built a strong and loving family right in the heart …
FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD
Bino is no stranger to hard work. A Marine Corps veteran and turbine technician, he spends long days doing physically demanding compressor work, all while raising five children. “I work …
Over 16,800 pounds of food were packed at Great Plains Food Bank’s 2026 Packathon
184 employee volunteers rolled up their sleeves as they packed to end hunger during this year’s Packathon, a high-energy, team-based event hosted by the Great Plains Food Bank. Held over 4 days …
Meet Matthew
When Matthew visited the Richland Wilkin Food Pantry in Wahpeton, his reason was simple and honest: “Really need it, food.” Like many neighbors across our region, Matthew works hard, cares …
Meet Francis
For Francis, the local food pantry has become more than a place to pick up groceries; it has become a source of support, connection, and hope for her family. With …
Rising Need: Great Plains Food Bank Serves Over 167,000 Individuals in 2025, an 11% Increase from Last Year
The Great Plains Food Bank served 167,163 individuals in 2025, marking an 11% increase over the previous year and underscoring the growing need for food assistance across North Dakota and Clay County, …