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When dropping off food please drop it off at our new location at 218 Lacey Loop just south of Priest Lake Elementary. Thank you.

The NEW Priest Lake Food Bank location is open Tuesday October 6th noon till 3pm come by if you need help or tell someone you know who might need help to come by. We never turn anyone away. We are now at our new location 218 Lacey Loop just a mile north of our old local and just south of the Priest Lake Elementary!

To: The Board of the Lamb of God Lutheran Church and its Members Thank you for sharing your Church space for the use of the Priest Lake Food Bank. Your generosity over the many years has allowed us to reach out and help those in need. Your Church started sharing food about 25 years ago. Lee Mehs, who started the Food Bank in the Church, turned over the Food Bank to a number of volunteers and eventually became the responsibility of our current group. We have been carrying o

About two years ago, Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Feeding Tampa Bay both pioneered a model of food banking that makes it easy for neighbors to access a wide variety of social services at the same time they get their food. The approach has been successful enough that both are building on the concept, even as they continue to assess the best way to increase its impact. The idea of using food to lead people to other social services is not new. But the two food banks were amon

Slowly but surely, artificial intelligence is starting to show up in food bank operations. The use cases are all over the map. Some food banks are focused on improving personal productivity, while others are addressing food bank-wide efficiency. Some are seeking to upgrade applications used internally, while others are deploying it in client-facing ways. Still others are trying to figure out where they stand philosophically when it comes to AI. Read more: https://foodbanknew

A heartfelt congratulations to our Priest Lake Food Bank raffle winners: 🏆 MH – Winner of $250 🏆 JJ – Winner of $500 🏆 JP – Winner of $1,000 In an incredible act of generosity, all three winners chose to donate their prize money back to the Priest Lake Food Bank to support our building fund and help our neighbors in need. We are deeply grateful for their kindness and for everyone who participated in the raffle. Your support helps us continue our mission of serving the Prie

The 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Priest Lake Memory Garden will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and everyone is invited to join us for a day of community, remembrance, and giving back. This year's celebration will also benefit the Priest Lake Food Bank, helping ensure local families have access to nutritious food throughout the year. Bake Sale Fundraiser Come hungry! Our community bake sale will feature a wonderful selection of homemade treats,

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite! On Saturday, July 25th, the Priest Lake Memory Garden will host a Bake Sale & Benefit in support of the Priest Lake Food Bank. From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, visitors can enjoy a wonderful selection of homemade baked goods, with every purchase helping support the continued work of the food bank and the families it serves throughout our community. Whether you're craving cookies, pies, breads, cakes, or other delicious treats, there will

The summer heat hasn't slowed us down! Construction on the new Priest Lake Food Bank continues to make outstanding progress during these warm July days. The walls are now standing, the rafters are in place, and with every passing week, the vision of our new facility becomes more of a reality. Our incredible volunteers have been working tirelessly, and their dedication is carrying the project into its next exciting phase. From early mornings to long afternoons, their commitme

UPDATE: New Drawing Date: July 25th The Memory Garden is hosting an Open House on July 25th and sponsoring the Food Bank for donations that day. We will then do the raffle drawing and have a bake sale with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. The Priest Lake Food Bank is excited to announce our Building Fund Raffle, giving community members a chance to win cash prizes while helping support the construction of our new food bank facility. As many of you have seen, construc

The Priest Lake Food Bank project continues to make excellent progress, and we're excited to share another important milestone with our community. The concrete foundation pads for the new food bank facility have now been successfully completed and are in place. This marks a significant step forward in the construction process and keeps the project moving ahead of schedule. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, contractors, donors, and supporters, the project is progress

A New Chapter for Our Community: Priest Lake Food Bank Breaks Ground on New Location Today marks a milestone moment for Priest Lake and the families we serve. We are thrilled to announce that construction has officially begun on the new Priest Lake Food Bank ... a facility built to meet the growing needs of our community with greater capacity, dignity, and care. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together volunteers, donors, community members, and local leaders to celebrate

March is National Nutrition Month , a crucial time when food banks across the U.S. highlight the importance of providing nutritious food to combat hunger, often aligning with themes of health, equity, and access to fresh, healthy, and culturally appropriate food. Food banks focus on education and distributing nutrient-rich items, as proper nutrition prevents chronic disease. Ways to Engage in March: Donate Financially: $1 can provide up to 4 meals at many local food banks,

The updated pyramid is an inverted triangle. The largest part is made up of protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables and what the guidance describes as “healthy fats.” At the bottom is a smaller tip that includes whole grains, like bread and rice. The new 2025-2030 guidance emphasizes protein, nearly doubling what was recommended in the last version of U.S. dietary guidelines. It advises dairy consumption, including full-fat options, as a source of protein and healthy fat. Other go

Donating is one of the most direct ways to support the Priest Lake Food Bank . Your contributions make it possible for us to provide nutritious food, cover essential operating costs, and respond to the needs of our neighbors here in the Priest Lake area. Before donating food, it’s helpful to check what items we currently need. While staples like canned goods and pasta are always appreciated, we are often especially in need of items such as rice, spices, and other dry goods th

At Priest Lake, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit community—one where neighbors look out for one another. The Priest Lake Food Bank exists because of that spirit, and donations are the heartbeat that keeps our mission alive. Food insecurity doesn’t always look the way people expect. It can affect seniors on fixed incomes, families facing unexpected medical bills, seasonal workers during the off-season, or neighbors quietly going through a hard time. Many of those who n

Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. This blog is a new way for the Priest Lake Food Bank to connect with our community, share updates, and highlight the people, partnerships, and generosity that make our work possible. Whether you’re a volunteer, donor, neighbor, or someone in need of support, this space is for you. Our mission has always been rooted in community — neighbors helping neighbors. Through this blog, we’ll share important news, upcoming events, volunteer opportuni