The Walker Area Food Shelf visits have hit a record high in our community. Minnesotans made nearly 9 million visits to food shelves in 2024, nearly 1.4 million more visits than in 2023. Today the Walker Area Food Shelf is serving 43% more individuals that we did in 2023 and the demand continues to increase. The Walker Area Food Shelf saw 4,078 individuals visiting in 2022. that number grew in 2023 to 7,299 and in 2024 that number grew to 15,067…an additional 43% more in a year. And these visits are coming from neighbors living in 11 separate counties including Cass County and well over 80 different cities in and around Walker. So the need continues to grow.

As we move forward, we remain deeply committed to our mission to strive to provide our neighbors with the wholesome nourishment they need regardless of their situation in life..Everyone needs help at some point. Be the kindness you want to see in the world. Thanks to the contributions of our local businesses, individuals and volunteers we’re making a difference!