Menahga Area Food Shelf

09/01/2026

We're Looking for Board Members & Volunteers!
Our food shelf is looking for someone who may be interested in serving on our Board of Directors. We're also looking for a couple of volunteers who would be willing to help with some important food shelf tasks.

Volunteers are especially needed to:
Help unload the food truck once a month when deliveries arrive.
Help on food distribution days.
Lend a hand whenever needed to help our food shelf serve our community.
If you're interested, or know someone who might be a great fit, please let us know!
Every helping hand makes a difference, and we'd love to have you as a part of our team.

09/01/2026

Hard to believe it's already September! We are open the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4-6pm so for September we are open this Wednesday the 2nd and then on Wednesday the 16th. Please be patient with us as we are all volunteers.

08/31/2026

Save the dates, so you can go pick some potatoes!

Announcing dates for our 12th Annual Potato Field Days!

Lisbon, ND: September 4-6, 2026
Wadena, Minn.: September 17-20, 2026
Brooten, Minn.: September 25-27, 2026
Perham, Minn.: September 25-27, 2026
Menomonie, Wis.: September 25-27, 2026
Little Falls, Minn.: September 25-27, 2026
Park Rapids, Minn.: October 2-4, 2026

Field locations will be made available on our website the week of each event. All fields will be clearly marked with signage and flags. Please stay in the designated area; potatoes available while supplies last.

Please bring your own potato forks and buckets, dig at your own risk and have fun! Don’t forget to snap a picture and tag us on social media.

08/23/2026

Recipe Of The Month

Chickpea Salad

2 cups grape tomatoes halved
2 cups diced cucumber
1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
3/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 lemon juiced or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Dressing:
1.4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red w**e vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin (can sub taco seasoning)

Instructions:
In small bowl mix dressing ingredients and let sit
In medium bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, bell pepper and onion.
Add dressing and lemon juice to salad and toss well to combine.
Refrigerate at least one hour before serving

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08/10/2026

FREE Produce drop in Park Rapids for Anyone!

08/06/2026

An opportunity if you need it.

08/02/2026

Recipe of the Month
Easy Pasta Salad
12 oz rotini, penne, bow tie or shell pasta
3 cups diced or chopped vegetables-broccoli, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, carrots, peas or celery
1 cup shredded cheese-optional
1 cup diced pepperoni or salami-optional
8 oz sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
1 oz packet dry Ranch dressing mix

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water
2. Mix sour cream, mayo and ranch dressing packet in small bowl
3. In large bowl mix pasta, veggies and meat if adding it.
4. Pour ranch dressing from small bowl over ingredients in large bowl. Mix well
5. Top with shredded cheese if using it
6. Cover and store in fridge until ready to eat-keeps for 3-4 days covered in fridge
*If salad is dry, add a little more mayo or bottled ranch dressing to moisten pasta.

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08/02/2026

We are open on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4-6 PM. August dates are the 5th & the 19th. You do not need a referral to get food from us. We are all volunteers so please be patient with us-you will get served.

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06/19/2026

We are open the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4-6pm. We will be open on July 1st and July 15th. We are all volunteers so please be patient with us. We are trying out a new loading and scale to make things go smoother, so bear with us as we learn. You do not need a referral to get food.

06/01/2026

Recipe of the month:
Crockpot Homemade Refried Beans
1/2 pound bacon fried and cut up into pieces
1 pound dry pinto beans -rinsed
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion salt
2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups shredded cheese
In large crockpot cook beans with 8 cups of water for 8 hours on high. Beans should cook till mushy and thick. Add pepper, salt, garlic and bacon pieces. Mix well. Cook, uncovered until liquid is almost gone. Add cheese and mix until melted. Serve with tortillas, meat, rice, etc. These freeze well too.