Incarnation partners with the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, a program of the Mounds View School District located in the Silver View Plaza Mall at 2544 Mounds View Blvd. (formerly County Highway 10) in Mounds View, MN 55112 (651-621-6280).
Ralph Reeder Food Shelf Holiday Baking Bags Drive
The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf (RRFS) has a Holiday project underway! We want to help RRFS meet its goal of providing all of its clients with a bag of goodies for holiday baking. You can help toprovide this baking opportunity to our neighbors with food insecurities in a number of ways.
First, you can provide any number of complete “Holiday Baking Bags” by collecting each item in the “Holiday Baking Bag Drive” list (see below) into a shopping or gift bag; then drop them off at Incarnation or RRFS.
Second, you can purchase any items from the “Holiday Baking Bag Drive” list and drop them off at Incarnation or RRFS:
- Flour
- White Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Oil
- Chocolate Chips
- Vanilla
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Optional examples – sprinkles, cookie cutter, measuring cups, favorite cookie recipe
Third, you can make a financial donation which is always welcome. Donate online (https://onrealm.org/IncarnationLuth/-/give/now) or make checks out to Incarnation — with “Ralph Reeder Food Shelf” as the Fund or in the memo.
Note that non-perishable donations should be dropped off at Incarnation or RRFS no later than December 9. Thank you for making the holidays merry and bright for our neighbors in need!
Service Opportunities at the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf
Ralph Reeder Food is welcoming back volunteers! If you are interested in serving at the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, complete the volunteer interest form found here. When there are service opportunities available, you will be contacted with more information and instructions. Volunteer opportunities typically include food rescue from grocery stores, stocking shelves and bags for clients, and driving food to homebound clients.
Other Special Donation Opportunities for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf
There are typically a variety of special drives and giving opportunities in support of the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf including:
- Holiday Food collections for Thanksgiving and Christmas in November and December.
- Operation Christmas Joy collecting and distributing toys in December.
- Statewide Minnesota FoodShare Month in March, which includes matching dollars.
- Birthday Bags: cake mix, frosting, candles, paper plates/napkins/cups, decorations and a small toy or treat, all placed within a small gift bag (all year round).
Questions about Incarnation’s partnership with the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf? Contact Julie Durbin in our front office.