United Way of Bemidji Area

Food Distribution - Backpack Program

Boxes or bags of food that are provided for free or at a very low cost, often on designated days or times

Description

Food support is provided through free or low cost food that is distributed in boxes or bags to eligible people. This emergency food is typically offered on a specific date or a specific time.

Additional Information

The Backpack Buddies program helps ensure that children in the Bemidji school district have access to nutritious, non-perishable and easy-to-prepare food at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations

The program provides backpacks filled with food that is child friendly, nonperishable and easily consumed free of charge.

The food packs are discretely distributed to children, as best determined by the school, on the last day before weekends and all scheduled school breaks/holiday breaks.

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Beltrami County
  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients
  • Specialization
    • People with low income

Application Instructions

Referrals required through Bemidji school staff and charter schools

Location

716 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Area Served

Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater counties

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-444-8929

Email

director@unitedwaybemidji.org

Websites

Other Services at this Location

Last Update

11/22/2024