Non-Dinner Benefit

Earlier in 2024 the Chisholm Food Shelf served 245-270 households, including 600-655 individuals, and are planning to serve up to 280 during the holiday season according to Mesabi Tribune’s article which is available to read here.

An influx of people from outside the organization’s regular service area of Chisholm, Balkan, Side Lake, Buhl, and Kinney are a factor in the growing demand. In October alone that included 22% of people. In August that number was 7% and in September it was 18%, according to data compiled by the food shelf.

To help raise awareness and feed families the Chisholm Food Shelf recently sent out invitations for its “Skip a Meal and Feed a Family” holiday fundraiser. The Chisholm Food Shelf is planning on including a bonus holiday meal to our patrons during the month of November, and is hoping with the public’s support will be able to offer something extra during the month of December.