“The students and the coordinators that have participated in the program bring such a fun and eager energy into the food shelf! Their ability to collectively problem-solve how to organize donated food items within our warehouse storage system is impressive and remarkable to be a witness to.” Maddie Wilson, Mobile Market Coordinator
In FY 2025, food rescue totaled 555,292 pounds of food, making up 30% of all food available to neighbors at the White Bear Area Food Shelf.
On May 9, our community came together for the annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ #StampOutHunger Food Drive, the largest one-day food drive in the country, and what an incredible day it was! Each year, residents are invited to simply leave a bag of nonperishable food near their mailbox before mail delivery.…
Thursdays 10:00-12:00 Mid June–September Everyone is Wecome Our Free Produce Markets offer a welcoming, outdoor shopping experience where neighbors can take home fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost. These seasonal markets are open to all and are designed to make accessing healthy food easy and comfortable. Throughout the summer,…
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the neighbors who make the food shelf possible each and every day. In 2025, 688 volunteers shared their time, energy, and care in support of the community. From the first greeting to the final task of the day, volunteers are part…
Photo Published in White Bear Press, 2011 The White Bear Area Food Shelf would not be what it is today without Joan Burth. In a 2011 White Bear Press article, Vice Chairman Kevin Donovan captured her influence perfectly: “When people think of the White Bear Food Shelf, they think of Joan Burth. She…
Minnesota is home to two primary food banks — Second Harvest Heartland and The Food Group — and the White Bear Area Food Shelf partners with both. Recently, each organization completed statewide surveys to better understand the experiences of Minnesotans facing food insecurity. Here’s what they learned. Second Harvest Heartland:…
A St. Patrick’s Day Treat Worth Celebrating If you’ve spent any time around the Mobile Market, you may have seen Phyllis, one of our most dedicated and joyful shoppers. At 97 years old, she has been visiting the market for five years, always arriving with a bright smile. When we…
Help Turn Data, Stories, and Generosity into Groceries for Our Neighbors Are you a detail-driven communicator who loves turning information into impact? Do you thrive at the intersection of storytelling, data, and relationship-building? Join the team at the White Bear Area Food Shelf as Development Specialist and play a key…
For the 19th straight year, the White Bear Lake community bundled up, came together, and turned winter fun into meaningful impact at the 2026 BEAR’ly Open. What began as a quirky winter golf event has grown into a beloved three-part tradition. Together, participants, volunteers, and generous supporters raised nearly $60,000.
