Food
For more than 40 years, the Bemidji Community Food Shelf has been a place where neighbors help neighbors.
What began in 1982 as six local churches working together has grown into a community-wide effort supported by volunteers, donors, businesses, churches, staff, and community partners who believe everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food with dignity.
Today, thousands of families shop at BCFS each year in a welcoming, grocery store-style setting where customers choose the foods that are right for their families. Every meal shared, every shelf stocked, and every fresh vegetable grown on our farm is possible because this community continues to show up for one another.
We're grateful for every volunteer who gives their time, every donor who gives generously, every staff member who serves with compassion, and every customer who trusts us to be part of their journey. Together, we're building something much bigger than a food shelf—we're building a stronger community where neighbors care for neighbors.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Hours
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Also, the 1st Monday of every month: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Enter through the door off Pioneer Street.
Details
When you come to the food shelf, you get to pick the food you want. Walk through the store and choose the foods your family likes. A volunteer will be there to help you the whole time.
You can shop once a month. You also get two emergency visits per year that you can use when you need extra help. You can make up to two visits in any month.
