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BEMIDJI — The recently released its usage rundown for the month of January, which saw a record number of visits.

A total of 1,107 families visited the food shelf in January. "This marks 10 straight months of record-setting numbers seeking emergency food support in our community," said Executive Director Michael Olson in a release. 

According to a release by Hunger Solutions of Minnesota, the state also saw a record number of visits to food shelves throughout the state in 2023, with just over 7.5 million visits. This breaks the previous record of 5 million visits in 2022. 

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Stuff-A-Truck donations help meet growing need at Bemidji Community Food Shelf

The annual fundraiser gathered over 10,000 pounds of food for the Bemidji Community Food Shelf, which will help it meet the growing needs of the community as food insecurity increases.

Dec 31, 1969

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By  Nicole Ronchetti

The upcoming March Food Share will again be an important time to build the support needed to address the increasing needs for food in Bemidji, the release said. Donations made from Feb. 25 through April 6 will receive a partial match from the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches.

To make a contribution, learn about the food shelf's services or become a volunteer, visit