Serving Hope, Love & Food Since 1969!
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OUR MISSION
Thank you Westonka!
About Us
Westonka Food Shelf is a Christian faith-based organization with a mission to reduce hunger in our local community by respectfully providing nutritionally balanced food options to those in need. The Westonka Food Shelf began serving our community in 1969. Thanks to our community's generosity, a mission that started with helping just a few families has grown to provide healthy options to many needing assistance in Mound, Minnetrista, Navarre, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay, Independence and parts of Orono today.
Donations are Used to Feed Those in Need!
Our mission is accomplished by more than 20,000 volunteer hours annually. Our facility and utilities are generously donated by Our Lady of the Lake Church. These factors enable WFS to put our donations to use procuring food for those we serve!
$1 Donated Translates Into $9 of Groceries
Our buying power is exponentially enhanced by our partnership with local foodbanks. A dollar donated to Westonka Food Shelf can purchase $9 or more worth of groceries. Consider donating today!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
We are so grateful for the overwhelming
community support!
The Westonka community donated over $126,000 and 84,000 pounds of food for Westonka Food Shelf during our participation in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign.
The funds raised equate to approximately a quarter of our annual operating expenses.
We are passionate about ensuring health equity for all! Because of our commitment to this effort, we were an early adopter of the
SuperShelf model in MN. Click here to learn more about this initiative!
Cash Gifts Accepted via Venmo
@Westonka-FoodShelf
SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Did you know in 2022 ....
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Westonka Food Shelf served 2,994 local families.
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We distributed 1,031,332 pounds of food.
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With a monthly distribution of nearly 86,000 pounds.
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Westonka Food Shelf has served the community for 54 years!
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Our patrons receive fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy and meat, in addition to canned goods, food staples and personal hygiene products.
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We are staffed by volunteers and are always looking for more!
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159 volunteers keep the food shelf running efficiently each month.
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We run volunteer shifts seven days a week.
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We operate in Grace Family Center; a facility specifically designed to serve as a food shelf and generously donated by Our Lady of the Lake Church
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Because we don't have occupancy and utility expenses, your donation goes to provide food for those in need
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Please support us in our mission by sharing your time, treasures and talent!
Call us to see how you can help your community
by supporting
Westonka Food Shelf
952-472-5599
We are located in the Grace Family Center at 2443 Commerce Blvd, Mound.
This beautiful facility is generously donated to us, occupancy free, by Our Lady of the Lake Church.