WAYS YOU CAN DONATE...

YOUR MONEY...

Donate Online (via giveMN.org), mail or drop-off donations to

CROSS Food Shelf

PO Box 574 OR 12915 Weinand Circle

Rogers, MN 55374

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME...

Sort donations, Fill orders for clients, Office assistance, Share your special skills and talents, Participate in projects and fundraisers, and/or Organize projects and fundraisers.  Contact us at (763) 425-1050.

COLLECT DONATIONS...

Personal, or organize a group/business; Non-expired, non-perishable food items; Clean, gently used, household items; Clean, gently used, in season clothes, shoes, outerwear and accessories; Personal and health-care items; and Financial and equipment donations.

Note: These donations can be dropped off during business hours or contact CROSS for pick up of large food donations.

WINTER LIST OF CURRENT NEEDS:

Crackers (Graham and Saltine)  

Juicy Juice

All Baking Products (flour, sugar, cooking oil, etc.)

Bathroom Tissue

Popcorn

Cereal (especially heart healthy) 

Snack Bars

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Spaghetti Sauce

Instant Potatoes

Beef Stew

Oatmeal (Instant) or Any Hot Cereal

Pudding / Jell-O (For Lunches)

Chili

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We serve an average of over 525 families monthly.

More than 50% of adult food shelf clients work. 35% are retired or have a disability which prevents work.

In the past ten years, the average salary rose 9% but rents rose 34%.

The poverty rate ($19,350 for a family of four) used to determine federal and state benefits has not been updated to reflect actual costs of living. This means many families in dire straits still cannot qualify for many forms of assistance. However, we help any who feel they are truly in need of help.

Christians Reaching Out In Social Service

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me... I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.

Matthew 25:35-36, 40