United Way of Bemidji Area

06/18/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

🎣‼ Our 7th Annual United Way Fishing Tournament presented by Lueken's Village Foods registration is NOW OPEN! www.UWFishingBemidji.com

06/16/2026

Don't forget! The next Bemidji Mobile Food Drop is THIS Friday!
Rain or shine! 🌧️☀️(Lightning will force us to pause, however.)

*Please be sure to have household information ready for EACH household you are picking up for. You will need full household name, household size, and optional zip code.

Bemidji Community Food Shelf United Way of Bemidji Area

06/15/2026

🎣 THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual United Way Fishing Tournament – Kids Edition presented by Lueken's Village Foods!

We had an amazing turnout with 70 young anglers registered – what a fun day on the water and at Cameron Park!

🏆 Tournament Highlights:
Biggest Walleye
Biggest Bluegill
Biggest Bass
Best Angler Outfit
Best Team Spirit
Lucky 11
Funniest Fish face
Weirdest Fish
Best Boat Setup

And 2 Lifetime Fishing Licenses were raffled off!

Thank you to our event sponsors, meal sponsors, prize donors, and the incredible volunteers who helped make it all possible.

Northwoods Lumber Company
First National Bank Bemidji
Kraus-Anderson
Knife River Corporation
Bernick's
Paul Bunyan Communications
Paul Bunyan Country
Raphaels Bakery & Cafe
Stittsworth Meats

06/13/2026

Thank you to our sponsors of the 2nd Annual Kids Edition Fishing Tournament presented by Lueken's Village Foods! We are grateful for your support: Luekens Village Foods, First National Bank Bemidji, Northwoods Lumber Company, Paul Bunyan Communications, Kraus-Anderson, Bernick's, Knife River Corporation, 95.5 KZY, Paul Bunyan Country, Bemidji Pioneer, Amity Graphics

There's still time to register on our website: www.UnitedWayBemidji.org

06/13/2026

Thursday, June 25 | 11AM - 2PM

🌭 Brat Picnic Fundraiser – Hosted by National Bank of Commerce! 🎉
💲 Suggested Donation: $10 (includes brat, chips, dessert and beverage)

Join us at either National Bank of Commerce Bemidji locations for a tasty lunch while giving back! Proceeds to benefit United Way of Bemidji Area.

06/12/2026

In partnership with North Country Food Bank, Inc. there will be a mobile food drop on June 19th, from 10 AM to 12 PM in the Sanford Center Parking Lot.

If you would like to volunteer, you can sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449AAAB2EA0F4C07-63828323-mobile

06/12/2026

There's still time to regsiter for the 2nd Annual Kids Edition Fishing Tournament this Sunday! Chance to win awesome prizes like a Lifetime Fishing License!

Register here: www.UnitedWayBemidji.org

Thank you to our sponsors! Presenting Sponsor Lueken's Village Foods
First National Bank Bemidji, Northwoods Lumber Company, Kraus-Anderson, Paul Bunyan Communications, Bernick's, Knife River Corporation, 95.5 KZY, Paul Bunyan Country, Bemidji Pioneer, Amity Graphics.

06/11/2026

This Sunday is the 2nd Annual Kids Edition Fishing Tournament presented by Lueken's Village Foods. Check out these awesome prizes that include a chance to win 1 of 2 Lifetime Fishing Licenses!

Register Today! Rules, details and registration information are on our website: www.UnitedWayBemidji.org

06/11/2026

Thank you Beltrami Electric Cooperative!

This year's event drew the support of more than 1,600 attendees, over 90 vendors, volunteers, and community partners.