How To Help

As a community based non-profit organization, our success hinges on the great people, businesses and organizations in the Buffalo area.  Read below to learn how you can help the Buffalo Food Shelf make a difference in many lives.

 The Masonic Charities through March 1, 2012, is offering a two for one match for money donated to the Buffalo Food Shelf. For the Food Shelf to receive these funds please:  

  1. Make checks payable to, Nelson Lodge 135
  2. Write Buffalo Food Shelf in the Memo Line
  3. Bring or mail or checks to:
    • Klein Bank
    • Attn: Therese
    • PO Box 40
    • Buffalo, MN  55313
  4. Contribute on or before March 1  

For more information see the attached document  docs/Matching_Grant.pdf or visit their website www.mnmasoniccharities.org

 ***Every March the Minnesota FoodShare directs the March Campaign which is the largest food drive in the state and restocks 300 food shelves across Minnesota. The more donations received during the month of March the more incentive allocation the Buffalo Food Shelf will receive. 



Donate

Donations of either money or food can be made at the food shelf during open hours.
    
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Much of our food and hygiene items are purchased through the food banks, thus giving us greater buying power. When donations of money are given, it allows us to purchase perishable items such as meats, dairy, fruits and vegetables.

Some examples of purchasing through 2nd Harvest Food Bank:

  • Gallon of milk $.85
  • Dozen eggs $.28
  • Macaroni and cheese $.27
  • Pancake mix $.75
  • Spaghetti sauce $.36
  • Corn $.13

Writing a check to Buffalo Food Shelf also provides you with the needed paper trail for tax purposes. Checks can be mailed:  to P.O. Box 222 Buffalo, MN 55313.
    
Food donations can be made any time at the donation boxes in Buffalo at Wal-Mart, Cub, and Coborn's. We greatly appreciate all donations.  If you would like to donate items that are on low supply or rarely donated, check our shopping list.

To donate online, follow the link below:  

www.razoo.com/story/The-Buffalo-Food-Shelf-Council



Other Ways You Can Help

  • Check with your employer to see if there are matching funds for donations.
     
  • Hold a food/funds drive at your work. Hold conests for departments or groups and reward those who bring in the most items or cash.
     
  • Hold a 'Food Shelf Baby Shower' and ask for donations of all sizes of diapers.
     
  • Have a 'Got Milk' campaign with friends. Raise funds to help pay for the milk purchases for a month, just  $170.
     
  • During Vacation Bible School, have children bring in boxes of macaroni & cheese to donate to the food shelf, or maybe their favorite breakfast item.
     
  • Having a special birthday or anniversary?  Ask guests to make a donation to the food shelf instead of giving you cards or gifts.