Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
2025-11-26 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Lakes Area Food Shelf will be distributing Thanksgiving turkeys and meal fixings on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 19 3-6 PM
Thursday, November 20 9-AM – 12 Noon
Tuesday, November 26 9 AM – 12 Noon
Wednesday, November 27 3-6 PM
If you know of individuals who are unable to come to LAFS to pick up Thanksgiving meal items, Bridges of Hope’s Thanksgiving Basket Program might be a good option. Families are referred to the program, and if selected, meal items will be delivered to them. More information can be found on Bridges of Hope website: www.bridgesofhopemn.org

Lakes Area Food Shelf Open
2025-12-02 09:00 - 12:00 UTC, 2025-12-03 15:00 - 18:00 UTC, 2025-12-04 09:00 - 12:00 UTC, 2025-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 UTC, 2025-12-10 15:00 - 18:00 UTC, 2025-12-11 09:00 - 12:00 UTC, 2025-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 UTC, 2025-12-17 15:00 - 18:00 UTC and 10 more dates | MN

Crow Wing County Housing & Homeless Specialist
2025-12-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-07 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | MN
Lisa Hamilton, Housing and Homeless Specialist for Crow Wing County, is available to meet with you regarding any concerns you have related to housing, rent increases, transportation, unemployment and job training, energy assistance, SNAP applications/benefits, and other concerns.
Lisa will be available at the Lakes Area Food Shelf.

Ruby's Pantry @ Northern Pacific Center
2025-12-09 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-13 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Northern Pacific Center, Brainerd, MN, 1511 Northern Pacific Rd, Brainerd, MN, 56401, United States
Ruby’s Pantry is for anyone that is looking to extend their monthly grocery budget. For a $25 bundle donation, you will receive an abundance of groceries. There is no income or residency requirement. Guests can attend as many locations each month that work for their schedule.

Bridges of Hope (Resource Hub Partner)
2025-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Chris Swenson from Bridges of Hope is here to share the services offered by Bridges of Hope.

Lakes Area Food Shelf CLOSED
2025-12-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-31 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-01 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | MN

Catholic Charities -- Sr. Meals distribution
2026-01-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Catholic Charities will distribute frozen meals to seniors. Sign up required, but can be done onsite.

Crow Wing County Housing Specialist
2026-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakes Area Food Shelf, 29316 Patriot Avenue, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472, United States
