Our Goals
North Country’s Mission
Ending hunger across communities through leadership and collaboration.
Values
People experiencing hunger are at the center of everything we do.
We create an inclusive culture that welcomes and respects the diversity of people we serve, employees, and volunteers, and that honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.
We build and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
We work in partnership with local communities and our peers to improve nutrition and promote food security.
Core Strategies
Expand programs to deliver more nutritious food throughout our service area.
Invest in organizational growth and greater sustainability.
Invest in community education and engagement.
Grow, enhance, and engage the Board of Directors.
Our Outcomes
Measuring Impact in 2023
North Country’s rescue and distribution of food and the engagement of communities in our fight against hunger allowed us to provide nearly 5.2 million meals to friends, family and neighbors in need in 2023.
Food Distribution
pounds of food were distributed in 2023
Providing nutritious meals for nearly 5.2 million neighbors in need.
This is a 15% increase over 2022.
Produce Distribution
pounds of fresh product in 2023
An increase of nearly 60% over the previous year!
Fantastic Volunteers
We're so thankful for the volunteers that provide much-needed help and support.
volunteers in 2023
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hours of service
Program Funding
| Monetary Support | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $874,393 | $923,007 |
| Agency Share | $364,965 | $347,656 |
| Grants | $335,192 | $1,252,349 |
| Other | $2,440 | $35,596 |
| Donated Product | $5,303,738 | $5,785,537 |
| Commodities | $2,813,200 | $1,959,635 |
| Purchased Product | $1,085,533 | $1,959,635 |
| Total Revenue & Support | $10,779,461 | $11,802,030 |
| Program Expenses | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Product & Freight | $8,753,039 | $9,931,005 |
| Personnel | $470,774 | $571,174 |
| Facility & Transportation | $537,139 | $489,855 |
| Other | $8,860 | $28,373 |
| Management & General | $341,995 | $351,938 |
| Fundraising | $305,592 | $328,085 |
| Total Expenses | $10,417,399 | $11,700,430 |
We Serve
North Country Food Bank serves 21 counties in northwest and west central Minnesota and part of Grand Forks, North Dakota.