North Anoka County Emergency Foodshelf (NACE)

Because Our Neighbors Need Us More Than Ever

This Give to the Max Day, we’re asking our community to come together and make a powerful difference for local families. The need for NACE’s services has grown dramatically over the past year. With the elimination of SNAP benefits for so many individuals and families, more people than ever are turning to NACE to help put food on the table, find warm clothing, and access basic necessities that many of us take for granted.

At NACE, we believe that no one in our community should go hungry, cold, or unseen. Every day, we open our doors to hundreds of neighbors who are working hard but struggling to make ends meet. We’re here to meet immediate needs — and to offer compassion, dignity, and hope in difficult times.

Your Give to the Max donation helps sustain every part of that mission:

•  Food Shelf: Your support keeps our shelves filled with nutritious food, fresh produce, and essential staples for families facing food insecurity. We rely on donations and community funding to purchase items we can’t get through food drives, ensuring we can offer balanced, healthy options to everyone who comes through our doors.
•  Clothing Closet: Winter coats for children, work clothes for parents, warm boots, and everyday essentials — these small items can make a huge difference for families trying to get back on their feet. Your gift helps us maintain this vital resource and meet the growing demand for clothing.
•  Storage and Operations: Behind every meal distributed and every piece of clothing shared, there’s a network of volunteers, storage facilities, vehicles, and systems that make it all possible. Your contributions help us keep NACE running smoothly and efficiently, ensuring we can continue to serve our community with care and dignity.

This year, the need is greater than ever. The loss of SNAP benefits has left many households facing impossible choices between food, housing, and other essentials. But together, we can help bridge that gap. Every dollar you give stays right here in our community — feeding families, clothing children, and giving hope where it’s needed most.

Your generosity on Give to the Max Day will help NACE continue to be a lifeline for our neighbors. Please join us in supporting this important work. Together, we can make sure that everyone in our community has access to the food, warmth, and care they deserve.

Now more than ever, your support matters. Please Give to the Max for NACE today.