Food shelf visits in Minnesota have surged to record levels.
This dramatic increase reflects the growing strain on households as food costs
remain high and critical safety-net programs face uncertainty. In recent years,
as changes and challenges to SNAP benefits and other federal supports
were debated and implemented, food shelves experienced ripple effects, with an
even greater number of neighbors turning to charitable food assistance to
fill widening gaps.Gifts for Seniors accepts in-kind donations by appointment or via mail only (no unscheduled drop-ins). Schedule your appointment today by emailing info@giftsforseniors.org!
Support Minnesota elders through donations of healthy snacks! You can choose to make 5, 10, 20, 50, 100... however many packs you would like. Know that your efforts support older adults in need.
Each snack pack should have inside:
- 1 cup of single-serve macaroni and cheese or similar microwavable meal
- 1 granola bar or similar bar
- 1 applesauce or fruit cup, plus other snacks
- 1 single-serve bag of pretzels or crackers
Note: Avoid snacks that contain nuts or peanut butter, snacks with foil lids, water bottles, and glass containers.
Snack pack recommendations:
- All items should be unopened, single serving, and within its expiration date.We cannot accept anything homemade.
- Place all items into a gallon-size zip top plastic bag, remove the air from the bag, and seal.
- Pack your snack packs in double-bagged grocery bags or cardboard boxes.
When and Where: Collect items anytime now through the end of the year. You can do this on your own time and at your own location. Note - there is no option to volunteer at our location, and we are not able to verify hours from this opportunity for community service or service learning hours.
