News:
For the time-being, we will continue our "Drive-Through Distribution". See the basic description above.
Please have room in your trunk (so we can avoid touching door handles, etc). Also the church will be locked, so you won't be able to use our facilities. One box per household.
Sorry about any inconvenience, but thank you for helping us make this work!
Notes on Volunteering:
During this pandemic, we do not need large groups, but we will need some individuals and small groups as we enter August.
We pack on Thursday, but we are also looking for people to drive a truck to get food from Hy-Vee and Wal-Mart, as well as people willing to drive their own car to deliver to people who cannot make it in themselves. With questions about volunteering, please email william.alsaker@sdstate.edu.
Our Mission
Following the example of Jesus when feeding the crowd with just 5 loaves and 2 fish, this ministry’s goal is to feed the hungry of the Brookings area through a weekly grocery distribution.
Who are we?
We are a non-profit giving out groceries every Thursday in Brookings.
We begun in 2010 as a mission of Ascension Lutheran Church. All helpers are volunteers.
How does Feeding Brookings work?
From 4:00-5:00pm each Thursday afternoon at Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD, volunteers distribute produce and bakery items. We pass out random numbers for order of entry 3:50pm. If you show up at 3:50, should have to wait less than an hour, and we'll send you home with a box of groceries.
Who is served?
All in need are welcome. Please come visit us if you can use the groceries.
We do ask our guests to complete one form each year at the request of the government TEFAP program, which has an income requirement. If you make above the poverty guidelines set forth by the government, you are still able to receive the bulk of our food.
BATA provides free rides to and from Feeding Brookings. The rides must be arranged 24 hours in advance by calling 692-2222. Same-day rides are $5 each way.
What food do we have for you and where do we get it?
Each week we usually have have some canned food (vegetables and meat), fresh produce including bananas, meat, bread, and toilet paper. We usually have milk and/or eggs in addition to other miscellaneous items such as cereal.
We receive food from TEFAP (government program), Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart, and local individuals and organizations. When in season, we receive produce from local people's gardens. We purchase other items such as toilet paper and bananas from Hy-Vee and we are able to purchase food (such as apples and hamburger) from Feeding South Dakota.
How can you help?
We always need to recruit help. Check out our "volunteer" tab to sign up to help (and see what days are open for groups to sign up).
See the "donate" tab to make a donation.
Planting a garden this spring? Plant a little extra for us! Our guests love receiving fresh produce.
What do donations buy?
Feeding Brookings is run by volunteers. Nearly all of your donation will be spent on food. We buy bananas and toilet paper every week. Through Feeding America, we can purchase food such as apples and hamburger at special low prices, so we can make a dollar go faster than at a grocery store. Other items we may purchase include tortillas, cereal, laundry detergent, and hygiene items.
Monthly Numbers
See the numbers from recent months below:
Who are we?
We are a non-profit giving out groceries every Thursday in Brookings.
We begun in 2010 as a mission of Ascension Lutheran Church. All helpers are volunteers.
How does Feeding Brookings work?
From 4:00-5:00pm each Thursday afternoon at Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD, volunteers distribute produce and bakery items. We pass out random numbers for order of entry 3:50pm. If you show up at 3:50, should have to wait less than an hour, and we'll send you home with a box of groceries.
Who is served?
All in need are welcome. Please come visit us if you can use the groceries.
We do ask our guests to complete one form each year at the request of the government TEFAP program, which has an income requirement. If you make above the poverty guidelines set forth by the government, you are still able to receive the bulk of our food.
BATA provides free rides to and from Feeding Brookings. The rides must be arranged 24 hours in advance by calling 692-2222. Same-day rides are $5 each way.
What food do we have for you and where do we get it?
Each week we usually have have some canned food (vegetables and meat), fresh produce including bananas, meat, bread, and toilet paper. We usually have milk and/or eggs in addition to other miscellaneous items such as cereal.
We receive food from TEFAP (government program), Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart, and local individuals and organizations. When in season, we receive produce from local people's gardens. We purchase other items such as toilet paper and bananas from Hy-Vee and we are able to purchase food (such as apples and hamburger) from Feeding South Dakota.
How can you help?
We always need to recruit help. Check out our "volunteer" tab to sign up to help (and see what days are open for groups to sign up).
See the "donate" tab to make a donation.
Planting a garden this spring? Plant a little extra for us! Our guests love receiving fresh produce.
What do donations buy?
Feeding Brookings is run by volunteers. Nearly all of your donation will be spent on food. We buy bananas and toilet paper every week. Through Feeding America, we can purchase food such as apples and hamburger at special low prices, so we can make a dollar go faster than at a grocery store. Other items we may purchase include tortillas, cereal, laundry detergent, and hygiene items.
Monthly Numbers
See the numbers from recent months below:
Feeding Brookings is a United Way sponsored organization and an equal opportunity provider.
Need Help? or Looking to Help? Dial 211 or go to the Helpline Center
Need Help? or Looking to Help? Dial 211 or go to the Helpline Center