United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties

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

Packing for the Weekend (P4W) provides food to children over the weekend when they may not have access to meals

• The program sends backpacks of food home containing three full meals and snacks for a family.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Goodhue County
  • Wabasha County

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

• Specialization
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Serves children in Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Goodhue County Education District, Lake City, Red Wing, Wabasha-Kellogg, and Zumbrota-Mazeppa

Application Instructions

Families who are interested should contact their school social workers in participating communities.

Fee

There is no fee for this service.