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    Great Plains Food Bank

    ActiveFood, Agriculture & Nutrition
    Fargo, NDWebsite7012326219

    About Great Plains Food Bank

    Great Plains Food Bank concentrates its giving on emergency food distribution and pantry support across North Dakota (and nearby communities), funding local food pantries, rescue missions, and faith-based social ministries. Grants are often earmarked to supply food inventory and operational support to front-line providers, including tribal pantry programs and regional Salvation Army/YWCA hubs. The foundation favors direct service organizations that operate neighborhood-level food assistance and meal programs.

    Focus Areas

    Funding local emergency food pantries across North Dakota (e.g., Emergency Food Pantry, Dorothy Day locations)Support for faith-based food ministries and church-run pantries (e.g., Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Our Lady of Grace)Regional rescue missions and Salvation Army feeding programs (e.g., Northlands Rescue Mission, Salvation Army branches)Tribal and Indigenous food pantry support (e.g., Turtle Mountain Chippewa Food Pantry)Mobile/meal distribution and community meal programs (e.g., West Fargo Eats, community centers)

    Who They Fund

    individuals experiencing food insecurity

    About Great Plains Food Bank

    Great Plains Food Bank’s grantmaking is built around moving food to neighborhood providers across North Dakota, with repeated support for pantries, rescue missions, and church-based food ministries that distribute directly to individuals. In the recent grants list, Emergency Food Pantry in Fargo received the largest award in both 2023 and 2024, totaling more than $4.1 million across those two years for food pantry distribution. Dream Center Bismarck also received seven-figure support in consecutive years, and Dorothy Day West in West Fargo followed a similar pattern. The foundation’s portfolio shows a clear emphasis on organizations that can turn warehouse-supplied food into local access points, including meal sites and pantry networks. Tribal and Indigenous food access is part of that mix as well, with Turtle Mountain Chippewa Food Pantry among the larger recipients. The giving pattern is highly local, with grants clustered in North Dakota communities and a smaller number reaching nearby Minnesota border towns. This is a food-distribution funder with a direct-service orientation and recurring relationships with frontline partners.

    What Great Plains Food Bank Funds

    Emergency food distribution is the core of the foundation’s work. It gave $1,844,127 to Emergency Food Pantry in Fargo in 2024 and $1,496,110 to Dream Center Bismarck that same year, both for food pantries to distribute to individuals. Faith-based food ministries are another major channel: Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan received $671,583 in 2024 for the same purpose, extending food access through a parish setting. Community meal and pantry programs also appear in the portfolio. West Fargo Eats received $412,830 in 2023, while Northlands Rescue Mission in Grand Forks received $469,976 in 2024. The foundation also supports tribally oriented food access, including $343,563 to Turtle Mountain Chippewa Food Pantry in Belcourt in 2024. Across these grants, the purpose text consistently centers on food for direct distribution.

    How Great Plains Food Bank Gives

    Grant sizes are mid-sized overall, with a p25 of $13,097, a median of $29,984, and a p75 of $103,421. The recent grant list also shows a recurring pattern: many organizations appear in both 2023 and 2024, often with larger follow-on awards rather than one-time gifts. Great Plains Food Bank operates as a food bank rather than a traditional private foundation, and its grants are program-restricted to food distribution support. The active programs page shows partner-agency access to low- and no-cost food and grocery products, USDA commodities, and network participation, which aligns with its in-kind, service-delivery model. Unsolicited applications are accepted for at least some partner programs.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $24.1M

    Total Assets

    $20.4M

    Total Revenue

    $40.6M

    Total Expenses

    $36.7M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $13K and $103K, with a median of $30K.

    25th Percentile

    $13K

    Median

    $30K

    75th Percentile

    $103K

    Geographic Reach

    Local4 states funded
    Funding intensity
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    Leadership

    Melissa Sobolik

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    low-income households
    local community members served by food pantries

    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, program-focused grants primarily to repeat grantees: the foundation makes multiple mid-to-large grants to the same frontline food providers (many recipients received two grants), prioritizing operational and food-supply support rather than broad-policy or capacity-building investments.

    Funding Style

    direct servicein-kind (commodity) supportemergency food assistanceprogram-restricted/project support

    Notable grantees: Emergency Food Pantry, Dream Center Bismarck, Dorothy Day West / Dorothy Day Food Pantry, Turtle Mountain Chippewa Food Pantry, Salvation Army Bismarck‑Mandan

    Topics

    food pantry resupplyhunger relieffood security and accessemergency food distributioncommunity-based food distribution

    Where Great Plains Food Bank Makes Grants

    Giving is concentrated in North Dakota, which accounts for 94% of grants. Fargo, Bismarck, West Fargo, Grand Forks, and Moorhead appear repeatedly in the recent grants list, showing a strong reach into the state’s population centers and border communities. Minnesota appears in the grant record through Moorhead, reflecting the small share of grants that extend beyond the HQ state. The overall geographic scope is local, with no non-U.S. recipient countries in the grant data.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Great Plains Food Bank

    What kinds of organizations does Great Plains Food Bank fund?

    The recent grants show support for emergency food pantries, rescue missions, church-based food ministries, community centers, and tribal food pantries. Examples in the data include pantry providers in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Mandan, Belcourt, and West Fargo, all funded to distribute food directly to individuals.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The grant-size distribution is p25 $13,097, median $29,984, and p75 $103,421. Recent awards also include much larger food-distribution grants, especially to partner pantries that move substantial inventory to local households.

    How concentrated is the giving geographically?

    The foundation gives most often in North Dakota, and 94% of grants go to recipients in that state. The recent grants list also includes a smaller number of awards in Moorhead, Minnesota, while the overall scope is local.

    Can organizations apply through an open partner process?

    Yes. The active Food Assistance Partnership and Partner Agency Program both accept unsolicited applications from community organizations such as pantries, meal sites, schools, churches, and other nonprofits that want to partner for food and distribution support.

    Does Great Plains Food Bank support commodity food access?

    Yes. One active program is Commodity Transfer / USDA Commodities Access, which describes how partner agencies can access donated and government commodity food products through Great Plains Food Bank.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Great Plains Food Bank that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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    Food Assistance Partnership

    Food assistanceHunger reliefEmergency food distribution+3 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must operate a food assistance program serving North Dakota or Clay County, Minnesota, and meet Great Plains Food Bank standards for food safety, client treatment, and barrier elimination. Programs should address a community gap, avoid duplicating existing services, and align with the mission to end hunger. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee partnership.

    Deadline: Applications accepted at any time; no fixed deadline stated.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Emergency Food PantryFargo, ND$2,539,3262026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Dream Center BismarckBismarck, ND$1,817,3642026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    A Place For HopeMoorhead, MN$1,032,0682026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Dorothy Day Food PantryMoorhead, MN$868,6112026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Northlands Rescue MissionGrand Forks, ND$821,9772026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MN$653,6442026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    The Lord's CupboardMinot, ND$621,5492026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Salvation Army Grand ForksGrand Forks, ND$608,2612026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Spirit of Life Catholic ChurchMandan, ND$548,5502026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    HC Community Care Center & Food PantryGrand Forks, ND$403,5332026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Turtle Mountain Chippewa Food PantryBelcourt, ND$395,9132026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Community Action Program Region VIIBismarck, ND$380,5612026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Hope CenterDevils Lake, ND$364,7222026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    St Joseph's Social CareGrand Forks, ND$356,5782026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    AMEN Food PantryDickinson, ND$318,0072026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Ministry on the MarginsBismarck, ND$316,9042026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Salvation Army WillistonWilliston, ND$306,6942026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Bismarck Emergency Food PantryBismarck, ND$305,3522026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    The BanquetBismarck, ND$294,8382026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Faith Food PantryFargo, ND$292,7582026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Salvation Army BismarckMandanBismarck, ND$275,1402026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    AID IncMandan, ND$270,7782026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Our Lady of Grace Food PantryMinot, ND$264,2602026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Freedom Church CaresGrand Forks, ND$262,8182026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Community Action Region VIJamestown, ND$239,7632026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Richland Wilkin Emergency Food PantryWahpeton, ND$237,8052026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Seeds of Hope Food PantryDilworth, MN$232,7472026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    West Fargo EatsWest Fargo, ND$227,4642026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Soup Cafe Heaven's HelpersBismarck, ND$225,4782026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Progress Community CenterJamestown, ND$222,3932026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    New Life CenterFargo, ND$213,6292026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    McKenzie County Food PantryWatford City, ND$193,8342026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Micah's MissionMoorhead, MN$193,2232026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Red River Valley Community ActionGrand Forks, ND$187,1642026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Immigrant Development CenterMoorhead, MN$181,0682026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    The Arbors at McCormick ParkFargo, ND$178,4312026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Mountrail Community Food PantryStanley, ND$161,1812026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    North Dakota Adult & Teen ChallengeMandan, ND$161,1402026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Garrison Area Resource Center & Food PantryGarrison, ND$150,8612026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Engage Church Food Pantry (Abundance of Grace)Mandan, ND$141,0702026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Spirit Lake FDPIR BuildingFort Totten, ND$128,6212026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Community NourishmentTokio, ND$127,3312026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Dorothy Day WestWest Fargo, ND$124,5042026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Belcourt Soup KitchenBelcourt, ND$119,0492026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Church of God's Word Food PantryWest Fargo, ND$114,5302026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Larimore Food PantryLarimore, ND$113,9472026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Bottineau Food PantryBottineau, ND$113,9192026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Tri-City Haitian MinistryFargo, ND$109,6962026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Salvation Army MinotMinot, ND$106,5082026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals
    Stepping Stone Resource Center - Fraser LtdFargo, ND$103,2342026To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Emergency Food Pantry

    $2,539,326
    Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Dream Center Bismarck

    $1,817,364
    Bismarck, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    A Place For Hope

    $1,032,068
    Moorhead, MN2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Dorothy Day Food Pantry

    $868,611
    Moorhead, MN2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Northlands Rescue Mission

    $821,977
    Grand Forks, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Second Harvest Heartland

    $653,644
    Brooklyn Park, MN2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    The Lord's Cupboard

    $621,549
    Minot, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Salvation Army Grand Forks

    $608,261
    Grand Forks, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Spirit of Life Catholic Church

    $548,550
    Mandan, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    HC Community Care Center & Food Pantry

    $403,533
    Grand Forks, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Turtle Mountain Chippewa Food Pantry

    $395,913
    Belcourt, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Community Action Program Region VII

    $380,561
    Bismarck, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Hope Center

    $364,722
    Devils Lake, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    St Joseph's Social Care

    $356,578
    Grand Forks, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    AMEN Food Pantry

    $318,007
    Dickinson, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Ministry on the Margins

    $316,904
    Bismarck, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Salvation Army Williston

    $306,694
    Williston, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry

    $305,352
    Bismarck, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    The Banquet

    $294,838
    Bismarck, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Faith Food Pantry

    $292,758
    Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Salvation Army BismarckMandan

    $275,140
    Bismarck, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    AID Inc

    $270,778
    Mandan, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry

    $264,260
    Minot, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Freedom Church Cares

    $262,818
    Grand Forks, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Community Action Region VI

    $239,763
    Jamestown, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Richland Wilkin Emergency Food Pantry

    $237,805
    Wahpeton, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Seeds of Hope Food Pantry

    $232,747
    Dilworth, MN2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    West Fargo Eats

    $227,464
    West Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Soup Cafe Heaven's Helpers

    $225,478
    Bismarck, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Progress Community Center

    $222,393
    Jamestown, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    New Life Center

    $213,629
    Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    McKenzie County Food Pantry

    $193,834
    Watford City, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Micah's Mission

    $193,223
    Moorhead, MN2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Red River Valley Community Action

    $187,164
    Grand Forks, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Immigrant Development Center

    $181,068
    Moorhead, MN2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    The Arbors at McCormick Park

    $178,431
    Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Mountrail Community Food Pantry

    $161,181
    Stanley, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    North Dakota Adult & Teen Challenge

    $161,140
    Mandan, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Garrison Area Resource Center & Food Pantry

    $150,861
    Garrison, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Engage Church Food Pantry (Abundance of Grace)

    $141,070
    Mandan, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Spirit Lake FDPIR Building

    $128,621
    Fort Totten, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Community Nourishment

    $127,331
    Tokio, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Dorothy Day West

    $124,504
    West Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Belcourt Soup Kitchen

    $119,049
    Belcourt, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Church of God's Word Food Pantry

    $114,530
    West Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Larimore Food Pantry

    $113,947
    Larimore, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Bottineau Food Pantry

    $113,919
    Bottineau, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Tri-City Haitian Ministry

    $109,696
    Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Salvation Army Minot

    $106,508
    Minot, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals

    Stepping Stone Resource Center - Fraser Ltd

    $103,234
    Fargo, ND2026

    To provide food pantries with food to distribute to individuals