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, …
“I JUST LIKE HELPING PEOPLE”
Brenda has always found purpose in feeding others. For years, she worked as a cook in a nursing home — then as an eldercare cook. Now, in retirement, she has …
Meet Philip and Kim
For Philip and Kim, finding their next meal is a daily challenge they call “chasing food.” Even in the face of hardship, their journey is one of strength, friendship, and …
Meet Angela
Angela, a retired administrative assistant from Moorhead, Minnesota, lives on a fixed income while managing a chronic illness. Though her health limits her ability to work outside the home, Angela …
YOU HELP OLDER ADULTS THRIVE
Retirement for Duane and his wife was a quiet routine, supported by Social Security and a pension from the electric union. That changed when their two young grandchildren, ages 5 …
A Story of Resilience, Family, and Hope
Life hasn’t been easy for this resilient mother of seven, but she continues to move forward with hope and determination. After experiencing three heart attacks, she spent nearly six years …
Gowri’s 13th Annual Food Drive Continues a Legacy of Youth-Led Hunger Relief
The Great Plains Food Bank proudly celebrated the 13th Annual Gowri’s Food and Funds Drive, hosted by Gowri Pillai and her family. This year’s drive resulted in the donation of 869 pounds of …
Meet Joanne
When Joanne and her husband packed up their life in Texas and returned to North Dakota after nearly five decades away, she never imagined how much change the next few years would …