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PRBFC Happenings
Curious about programs and Public Health scheduling at the Family Center? Check out the monthly Happenings! This lists everything going on at the Family Center for the entire month, less a few changes to our business hours due to fluctuating staff schedules and training days. For changes in our business hours, check our Facebook Page or Instagram!
Food Shelf
The Pine River Area Food Shelf is open 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays 10 - 1, 2nd Tuesdays 3 - 6, and Fridays 10 - 1. We are set up for self-shopping. If you are not feeling well, we are happy to shop for you and have it ready for pickup, just call LuAnn at 218-587-4292.
44th Annual MN FoodShare
March Campaign
March 1st to April 6th is a chance to make a difference in our community by donating to the PRA Food Shelf. Your generous contributions help us provide essential food to those in need and fight hunger in our area.
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A huge thank you to all of our donors for your continued support! Together, we can make a real difference.
CommUnity Meals
A local collaborative effort has been put together to provide a free weekly meal for anyone who is hungry. Meals are pick-up only on Mondays at the Riverview Church in Pine River or Thursdays at the Pine Mountaineer Senior Center in Backus. Serving time is from 4pm until every meal is gone. Meals will not be served until 4pm.
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Family Center Hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 8 - 4
Friday 8 - 3
Food Shelf Hours:
1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays 10 - 1
2nd Tuesdays 3 - 6
Fridays 10 - 1
2025 PRBFC Holiday Closures:
January 1st – New Years Day
January 20th – Martin Luther King Day
February 17th – President’s Day
May 26th – Memorial Day
Jun 19th – Juneteenth
July 4th – Independence Day
September 1st – Labor Day
November 11th – Veteran’s Day
November 27th-28th – Thanksgiving
December 24th – January 2nd - Christmas week
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Food Shelf Needs
For those who wish to donate items rather than money, here is a list of items the Pine River Area Food Shelf is short on. There are donation boxes in the hallway between the Family Center and Food Shelf doors for non-perishable items if you choose to donate anonymously. If you're donating perishables or a large amount of items, please speak with someone in the Family Center or Food Shelf during business hours. Thank you, Donors!
Volunteers Needed
The Pine River Area Food Shelf is looking for able-bodied volunteers to help with food distribution twice weekly. We also need volunteers to help with shopping and stocking shelves, as well as greeting shoppers and helping with intake. Volunteers alternate so no one works every food shelf day. If you or someone you know is interested, please give us a call!
Upcoming Events
Recent Events
Initiative Foundation Grant
The Initiative Foundation and Otto Bremer recently granted $15,000 to the Pine River Area Food Shelf to collaborate with local farmers. These farmers will provide fresh produce such as fruits, veggies, eggs and honey so that the hungry in our community have access to the freshest of foods when they come to our Food Shelf.