Now Hiring a Community Resource Coordinator

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.

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Supporting Our Neighbors, Together

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…

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Back to School

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…

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What An Amazing Launch of Heartbeat For Hunger

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.

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13th Annual Marathon

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…

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Heartbeat For Hunger

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…

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Now hiring a Program Assistant! Position has been filled.

This role assists with all aspects of market operations including customer service, restocking displays, and volunteer engagement and management.

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Now hiring a Community Market Coordinator – This position has been filled.

This position is ideal for someone who’s energized by working face-to-face with our neighbors and volunteers, creating a welcoming and dignified shopping experience.

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Now hiring a Communications Specialist! Position is filled.

The White Bear Area Food Shelf is seeking an enthusiastic and creative part-time Content Strategist & Storyteller to join our team. We’re looking for someone who can share the stories of our work, connect with our community, and inspire support for our mission to end hunger in the White Bear…

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Walser Automotive Group tees up to become BEAR’ly Open Golf on Ice Sponsor

Walser Automotive Group is teeing up to become the Signature Sponsor for BEAR’ly Open XVIII, its annual charitable Golf on Ice event. At Walser, we believe in driving change both on and off the road. Partnering with the White Bear Area Food Shelf for the BEAR’ly Open is a natural…

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