Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Every year local businesses and neighbors come together to provide our community with turkeys and all the essentials needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast. This year’s meal kit includes: Turkey, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Canned Green Beans, Milk, Gravy Mix Packet, Cranberry Jelly,…
The Big Beautiful Bill has reshaped SNAP in ways that go far beyond eligibility. As Minnesota communities adjust to these changes, food shelves, nonprofits, and advocacy groups are stepping up to fill the gaps. The safety net is shrinking, and the need for local support has never been greater.
In a year marked by federal funding cuts and shifting foundation priorities, our community is facing growing challenges—and growing need. The food shelf has seen a 40% reduction in the amount of food available through the The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a $300,000 value of food, due to Executive…
This fall, a special block of White Bear Lake came alive with laughter, stories, and the steady rhythm of footsteps as 370 participants—from 7 months old to 94 years young—gathered for Gloria’s 13th Annual Food Shelf Shortest Marathon. The event raised an incredible $13,800 for the White Bear Area Food…
Create meaningful partnerships, connect families to resources, and represent the food shelf at community events—all while being part of a mission-driven team working to end food insecurity in the White Bear area.
For many of our neighbors, visiting the food shelf is a vital step toward making ends meet. The cost of healthy food is often weighed against other essentials—housing, utilities, even health care. At the White Bear Area Food Shelf (WBAFS), neighbors can consistently access frozen meat, fresh produce, and pantry…
According to a 2024 study done by Wilder Research and Second Harvest Heartland 26% of Minnesota households with children are experiencing food insecurity. That percentage increases to 40% if the household is a family of color! The White Bear Area Food Shelf is a vital resource of not only food…
Heartbeat for Hunger welcomed hundreds of neighbors to the lake for exciting music, community connections, and raised over $55,000 for the food shelf! Thank you to the founders of Heartbeat for Hunger: Joel Moline and Jeff Morris. They have been organizing fundraising events for food insecurity for over a decade. Now that they both call White Bear their home, they’ve focused their successful Heartbeat for Hunger concert series on the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. We are so grateful for their partnership, friendship, and commitment to helping our neighbors thrive.
Gloria’s 13th Annual Food Shelf Shortest Marathon is a ONE BLOCK run created by Gloria Carpenter to benefit the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:30am Gather at Bald Eagle Avenue (between 3rd and 2nd street) in White Bear Lake. Enjoy two White Castles from Mueller Memorial…
Summer at its best, a beachside concert. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Heartbeat for Hunger beach concert! Picture this: you and your friends soaking up the sun and enjoying live outdoor music from YAM HAUS, NUNNABOVE, and CALL ME FRITZ with a cold drink in your hand and the crystal blue waters…
