Greetings!

I’m excited for you to read the stories in this issue of Feeding Hope — I hope you find encouragement in knowing that without you and your gifts, these stories would not be possible. Your generosity and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.

I am deeply grateful for your partnership, friendship, and commitment to help our neighbors facing hardship and hunger — especially during the holiday season. Your generous support of the Great Plains Food Bank provides far more than meals; it brings hope to children, older adults, and families who turn to us and our network for food assistance.

As you read the stories in this newsletter, you will see exactly what I mean. These are our neighbors, and each one is profoundly grateful for you. You understand how meaningful holiday meals can be, and your support helps ensure families in need across North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota, can celebrate this Thanksgiving with joy and dignity.

When I sit down to Thanksgiving dinner with my own family this year, I will give a special thanks for you. It is an honor to be part of a community that cares so deeply for our neighbors facing hunger.



Remember, every $1 you give provides food for 2 delicious meals this holiday season. Thank you for your kindness!



Marcia Paulson

Chief Development Officer

Brook’s journey has been anything but easy. As a mother of two balancing chronic health challenges of her own and the needs of her oldest son, Oliver, she has experienced more than her fair share of hardship. At 18 months old, Oliver was diagnosed with leukemia. The next 11 months were spent in the hospital, with Brook’s family living at the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo to stay close to him. Thankfully, Oliver has now been in remission for five years, a milestone worth celebrating.

Did you know that, without a will to document your wishes, your legacy might be determined according to laws in your state?

This is why planning ahead to provide for your loved ones — and the organizations you care most about — is so important today.

We can help you plan to:

• Carry out your wishes the way you intended.

• Fulfill your personal and philanthropic goals.

• Provide nutritious food for our neighbors in need for generations to come.

Leave a meaningful gift that lives on forever.

If you have already included the Great Plains Food Bank in your legacy giving, please let us know so we can thank you.

To receive more information about planning your legacy, please contact Abby Tow, Donor Relations Officer, at 701-997-7182 or atow@GreatPlainsFoodBank.org.

As a single father of two daughters, Kyle is committed to ensuring his girls have everything they need to succeed in life, including providing nutritious food for them. Working full time at a pizzeria, however, he needs a little extra help every month to make sure they eat well.

For the past 12 years, the Barnesville Area Food Pantry, supplied by the Great Plains Food Bank, has been a shining example of the Great Plains Food Bank’s mission in action. Through this vital partnership, Mary Anderson has been organizing Holiday Food Baskets for Thanksgiving and Easter, demonstrating how our network of community partners helps our neighbors in need.

Volunteers from House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Bismarck have become a familiar and beloved presence at the Great Plains Food Bank. In 2022, the church set out to create more volunteer opportunities for their small groups, which led them to participate in the United Way Day of Caring, packing food at the Great Plains Food Bank. They were instantly hooked.

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