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Watch this one minute video clip highlighting the Food Drive Toolkit
To take the guesswork out how to organize a food drive, we have created a toolkit for you to use. The toolkit includes the following
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Information on Food Shelves located in Aitkin County
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List of recommended food donations
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Recipe cards (Want to help donate food items to help those who are in need to create a meal? Shop for food items listed on a recipe card and include it in your donation!)
Download Food Drive Toolkit
Food Drive Toolkit
Food shelves rely on the generosity from our community to serve families in need year-round. Whether you’re donating money or food, each gift helps us fight hunger a little more.
While fresh foods are an important part of the food we provide, non-perishables are also needed and easy for you to donate. Food shelves can make the most of your non-perishable food donation when you consider three things: nutrition, usefulness, and quality vs. quantity.
While all donations are important and appreciated, Aitkin County Public Health and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) program encourages the public to choose healthy, nutrient-packed donations from the list above over highly processed, boxed foods like little Debbie snacks and ramen noodles.
Download Food Donation Toolkit
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Food Donation Toolkit
Aitkin County Food Drive Videos- Healthy Shelves Recipe Cards
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