Truckloads of food are delivered to sites throughout North Dakota each month by food bank employees. The food is then disbursed through our network of member agencies. Much of the food we distribute is donated by growers, processors, distributors and retailers involved in the food industry. Donations are received from both local and national companies. The food consists of surplus, short-dated, sample and discontinued or damaged products that are not marketable, but still perfectly edible.
Food drives conducted by churches, civic groups and businesses are also a valuable source of food.
Financial contributions by individuals, corporations and religious organizations allow the food bank to purchase products it does not otherwise have access to.