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To donate, go to the Donation tab. It looks like a donation to Ascension Lutheran Church but you can designate it to Feeding Brookings, and the money will only be used to buy food for Feeding Brookings. When you get to the "Confirm Gift" page, you choose "Special Designation" and choose "Feeding Brookings."
We have a new tab above: Click the "Weekly Registration Tab" each week to register when you come! (We can also sign you in this way ourselves when you come).
For the time-being, we will continue our "Drive-Through Distribution". See the basic description above. One box per household.
Contact info:
To volunteer, see our Signup Genius: Sign up here!
Our general email is feedingbrookings@brookings.net.
Feeding Brookings has a new information phone line: 605 697 0477. For example, we will update that message if there is a snow day.
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 began 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 other food items.
BATA provides free rides to and from Feeding Brookings. The rides must be arranged 24 hours in advance by calling 692-2222.
Income Levels:
The TEFAP food does have income requirements. Those requirements (current as of July 2021) are available here.
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?
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 futher 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 began 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 other food items.
BATA provides free rides to and from Feeding Brookings. The rides must be arranged 24 hours in advance by calling 692-2222.
Income Levels:
The TEFAP food does have income requirements. Those requirements (current as of July 2021) are available here.
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?
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 futher 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.
What do Feeding Brookings recipients have to say about us? Click the "testimonials button" below to see!
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