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). One box per household.
Contact info:
For questions about volunteering, email Bill at william.alsaker@sdstate.edu. We are not able to use large groups of volunteers at this time, but we sometimes do need additional individual help. Please email Bill with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering.
Our general email is feedingbrookings@brookings.net.
For quick questions, you can call the Ascension Lutheran Church office at 605 692 6565.
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.
Where are we?
Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings. 2030 3rd St.
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.
Income Levels:
The TEFAP food does have income requirements. Those requirements are attached here.
How can you help?
See contact info above for volunteering.
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. we had 372 families for Thanksgiving and 326 for Christmas.
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.
Where are we?
Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings. 2030 3rd St.
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.
Income Levels:
The TEFAP food does have income requirements. Those requirements are attached here.
How can you help?
See contact info above for volunteering.
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. we had 372 families for Thanksgiving and 326 for Christmas.
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