B-B-E Area Food Shelf Kicks Off March Donation Campaign

The annual drive runs from March 1 to April 6, 2026 to support the local food shelf.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (B-B-E) Area Food Shelf is launching its annual March donation campaign in partnership with Minnesota Foodshare. The drive runs from March 1 to April 6, 2026, with all monetary and food donations reported to Minnesota Foodshare to help the local food shelf secure additional funding.

Why it matters

The B-B-E Area Food Shelf is a critical resource for families in need within the local community. The March campaign is the food shelf's biggest fundraising effort of the year, allowing it to stock its shelves and continue providing essential food assistance throughout the year.

The details

During the March campaign, the B-B-E Area Food Shelf will collect both monetary and food donations. All donations are tax-deductible, as the food shelf is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations can be mailed to the food shelf at P.O. Box 136 in Brooten, MN 56316 or dropped off in person at their location at 111 North Pleasant Ave, which is open on Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.

  • The March donation campaign runs from March 1 to April 6, 2026.
  • The B-B-E Area Food Shelf is open on Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.

The players

B-B-E Area Food Shelf

A 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides food assistance to families in need within the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa area.

Minnesota Foodshare

A statewide organization that partners with local food shelves to help them secure additional funding and resources during their annual March campaigns.

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The takeaway

The B-B-E Area Food Shelf's March donation campaign is a crucial annual event that allows the organization to continue supporting local families in need. By donating money or food, community members can make a direct impact on hunger relief efforts in their own backyard.