PROVIDING SUPPORT WHEN IT IS NEEDED
With a household of six and only her income as a self-employed cosmetologist, Whitney knows the stress of supporting a family. Whitney’s husband has been on disability for eight years …
A HELPING HAND FOR BRANDI
When life throws you unexpected challenges, a helping hand can make all the difference. For Brandi, her local food pantry, supplied by the Great Plains Food Bank, became that helping …
Meet Yessinia
Yessinia is a hardworking, single mother of eight, with children ranging from just nine months old to twenty years. She has spent years working tirelessly in North Dakota’s agricultural industry, …
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 Edith
Edith, a retired hospitality worker and a long-time resident of Devils Lake, relies on the Hope Center Food Pantry, a food pantry supplied by the Great Plains Food Bank, to …
2024 Holiday Meal Guide (North Dakota + Clay County, MN)
The holiday season can bring a mix of emotions, especially for those experiencing challenges or hardships. The added expenses and pressures of the season can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there are …
Helping Our Neighbors and Volunteers Alike
Hien has been volunteering for more than three decades. Through job changes, raising three children, and welcoming two grandchildren, her commitment to helping others remains. Over the years, Hien, now …