Meet Sam
For Sam, a father of nine, moving to North Dakota was about more than just a change of scenery; it was about giving his family the support and stability they …
Meet Bjorn, Owner of Hugh’s Gardens LLC
For Bjorn, growing up on a farm meant learning the value of hard work and the joy of harvesting fresh food straight from the garden. Surrounded by fields and produce, …
A Sweet Gesture with a Big Impact
What started as a way to beat boredom on a quiet afternoon quickly became an inspiring act of kindness that touched hearts across their neighborhood. Emma (13), Rory (9), and …
Meet Brenda
Brenda and her mother made the courageous decision to leave Liberia in 2004, hopeful for a brighter future in America. They first settled in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, where Brenda …
Meet Kevin Hanson, President & CEO of Gate City Bank
At Gate City Bank, community isn’t just a priority, it’s a part of their mission. As a mutual bank, giving back is woven into everything they do. President and CEO …
Finding Strength Together in Devils Lake
At the end of each month, when bills are due and paychecks have stretched as far as they can go, one family in Devils Lake, North Dakota, turns to a …
Meet Susan
Susan lives alone, but she never faces hunger alone. Each month, she visits her local food pantry, where she always finds something she can use or something she can pass …
Meet the Mighty Oaks Homeschool Group
For more than 15 years, the Mighty Oaks Homeschool Group has been a steady and spirited presence at the Great Plains Food Bank. What began as a way for Nikki …
Meet Erik
“If it wasn’t for the food pantry, we would be starving, me and my wife.” -Erik For Erik and his wife, the food pantry was more than just a place …
This is a joyful experience
Blair and Jodi have been running food pantries since the ’90s. Today, they run Seeds of Hope, a food pantry in Dilworth, Minnesota, supplied by the Great Plains Food Bank. …