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As part of the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, IOCP is launching its annual food and fund drive. Our goal is to collect 50,000 lbs. of food and $50,000 between March 1 and April 1.
Last year, the IOCP Food Shelf served nearly 4,000 people in our community. Unfortunately, that number is increasing. Here's why:
--14.4% of students in the Wayzata Public Schools are on free and reduced lunch, nearly triple the number 10 years ago.
--41% of the people served by our food shelf are children.
--Two-thirds of the people we see struggle with employment, putting a strain on family income.
Your donation will have a profound impact:
--$100 provides 360 meals
--$300 feeds one person for a year
--$450 feeds a family of 3 for a year
--200 lbs. of donated food creates 150 meals
Organize a food drive, plan a special event, or fill an extra bag when you grocery shop. Together, we can meet the 50-50 Challenge!
Food donations are accepted Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call (952) 516-6061 to schedule a large dropoff. Cash donations are accepted online, in person, or by mail. Received between March 1 and April 30, cash donations also leverage additional funds through the Feinstein Foundation. List of needed items. | 
