Community Impact

Spring/Summer 2026 HOPE Closet

This spring and summer season we traveled to six different locations with the HOPE Closet! We visited local nursing homes and senior living homes in Mahnomen, Hawley, Ulen, Halstad, Ada, and Fertile with the HOPE Closet. We helped 178 individuals shop for clothing, puzzles, jewelry, and books. We finished our Spring/Summer season with a total of over 900 articles of clothing, books, games, jewelry, etc. received across those six locations free of cost. The HOPE Closet is supported by our amazing volunteers who share their time to make real impacts in the lives of our neighbors. Thank you volunteers for all that you have done.

May Food Pantry Statistics:

In May, we served 26 households, and 60 individuals through our Food Pantry. Throughout the month we distributed 731.5 lbs of food. Our Senior Frozen Meals Program, offered to those 60+, was delivered to 17 seniors in our area. Our work in the Food Pantry is not done alone. We extend a special thanks to our 5 volunteers who helped in the Food Pantry in the month of May.

June Food Pantry Statistics:

The Hometown HOPE Food Pantry served 27 households, and 81 individuals in June. This month, we distributed 891.6 lbs of food to those facing food insecurities in our area. We had 17 seniors involved in our Senior Frozen Meals Program which is offered to those 60+. A special thank you shoutout to our volunteers who have helped our community members by volunteering in the Food Pantry this month.

July Food Pantry Statistics:

Throughout July, the Hometown HOPE Food Pantry has served 31 households, distributing 935.40 lbs of food. The Senior Frozen Meals Program served 17 seniors, aged 60+, this month. The Food Pantry is supported by our community and volunteers, and we are so thankful for the donations we have received from this caring community. Thank you.