We’re excited to kick off the 2026 March Food Drive!
What is March Food Drive?
March Food Drive is a community campaign to fight food insecurity in Minnesota by stocking food shelves. This March, every pound of food you donate feeds local families, and every dollar you give increases our bulk purchasing power with food providers. When neighbors help neighbors, together we thrive.
March Food Drive helps supplement our Food Support program, which offers a variety of services to meet both individuals and families where they are, including food assistance and referrals, fresh produce distributions, and two free, choice-based Food Markets. Neighborhood House’s Food Markets serve approximately 1,500 households each month.
But the need is increasing. In 2025, Minnesotans visited food shelves over 9 million times, which is the second record-breaking year in a row. When you support March Food Drive, you ensure we can meet this rising need by providing fresh, healthy food options to community members.
What makes March Food Drive special?
During March Food Drive, all donations are matched—making every contribution go even further in helping local families put food on the table. For every dollar you give, we’re able to purchase 2–6 times the amount of food compared to normal grocery store prices for our top items.
With your support, we can tackle food insecurity together and show what’s possible when neighbors help neighbors.
Here’s how you can get involved:
There are multiple ways to get involved this month! Whether you’re donating, hosting a drive, or attending a local event, your participation makes a difference.
Donate:
By donating to Neighborhood House, your dollar will go further. Gifts like yours expand our buying power with our food providers.
Host a drive:
Hosting a food drive is a great way to support Neighborhood House. We have all the tools you need, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. With your partnership, we can continue to distribute 100,000 pounds of food every month and provide local families with healthy, fresh, and culturally preferred foods.
Start a fundraiser:
Starting or joining a fundraiser is easy! Click the button below or sign up on our March Food Drive fundraising page.
Come to an event:
Visit one (or more) of the local events taking place this month to support March Food Drive and connect with the community.
Visit the March Food Drive webpage for more details on events and ways to get involved.
