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About Us Mission To provide food and clothing for people in need through the generosity of our community. About NACE is a community-supported food shelf and clothing closet, serving north Anoka County. ​ 2022 Annual Report Company Ove rview Agency Partners with Second Harvest Heartland and The Food Group. NACE is a community-supported food shelf and clothing closet serving Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Oak Grove, St. Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming addresses in Anoka County. Northern Anoka county is considered a food desert, which means, in short, that the number of people in need far outweighs the resources for food. General Information You are welcome to visit NACE once per month. The Clothing Closet is open during food distribution hours. Clothing is accepted as needed, in season. Please call (763) 434-7685 to schedule food and clothing donation drop offs.

2022 Donors 5 Star Insurance Professionals Aggressive Hydraulics All Auto Glass Allina Health Systems Ameriprise Financial Andover Christian Church Missions Andover Senior Citizen Club Anoka County Anoka County Agricultural Society Anoka County Employees Club Anytime Fitness Ham Lake Arko Exteriors, Inc. Bank of America Bell Bank Bethel Fire & Rescue Relief Association Billiard Street Cafe Blaine Festival Charitable Gaming Blaine Festival Volunteer Committee Cedar United Methodist Church Central Trailer Sales Charities Aid Foundation America Church of St. Paul Connexus Energy Coon Lake Community & Senior Center Charitable Gambling Cross of Hope Church Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Diamond Metal Products, Inc Dreams Realty Inc. E.J.'S, Inc. Eagle Brook Church East Bethel Chamber of Commerce East Bethel Senior Center East Central Chapter ABATE of MN Falcon National Bank - Ham Lake Financial One Credit Union Fisher Enterprises Inc. General Dynamics Missions Systems Glen Cary Lutheran Church Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce Ham Lake Lions Highland Bluffs Townhouses Infinity of Minnesota Inc. Jam Hops Gymnastics JH Dow Davis Foundation Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Council 9585 LaMachine Shop, Inc. Mansetti's Ham Lake Inc. Martha Chapter 132 Minnco Credit Union National Financial Services, LLC Network for Good New Life Church Northern Asphalt Inc. Oak Grove Lions Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Par Aide Products Co. Patriot Builders II, Inc. Pavement Resources, Inc. Pershing Cetera Advisors Networks LLC PJK Enterprises LLC RBC Capital Markets Sahara Sands, Inc. Smith Brothers Decorating Center Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church St. Andrew Lutheran Church St. Francis American Legion Post 622 St. Francis Lions & Lioness St. Francis United Methodist Church St. Patricks Women's Club Superior Framing Corporation TD Ameritrade Clearing The Church of St. Patrick of Cedar Creek The Oaks Resident Fund Thrivent Financial US Bank - Employee Matching Gift Program Village Bank - St. Francis

News Executive Director Susan Diersen presented Hero award at the MetroNorth Working with Women Gala.

Volunteer Opportunities to Serve with NACE Work with clients during food and clothing distribution Pick up food donations and deliver them to NACE Weighing, sorting food and clothing, and restocking shelves Front desk/receptionist Social Media/Website Updates Fundraising/Events And your new ideas! Contact NACE at info@nacefoodshelf.org or 763-434-7685 to find out more!

Contact Address: 18511 MN-65, East Bethel, MN 55011 Email: info@nacefoodshelf.org Phone: (763) 434-7685 Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Donate Volunteer Contact Hours and Location Monday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Tuesday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM NACE f ollows the guidelines of St Francis school district and Anoka-Hennepin school district weather closings. If either school district is closed due to adverse weather/road conditions, NACE will also be closed. Phone (763) 434-7685 or em ail info@nacefoodshelf.org . NACE is located at 18511 Hwy 65, Suite 200, East Bethel MN 55011 2023 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS New Years Day observed, January 2 2023 Memorial Day, May 29 2023 Independence Day, July 4 2023 Labor Day, September 4 2023 Thanksgiving observed, November 23 and 24 2023 Christmas Eve, December 24 2023 Christmas Day, December 25 2023 Upcoming Events Sat, Apr 20 Purse Bingo at Route 65 Pub and Grub! / East Bethel Details Apr 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM East Bethel, 18407 MN-65, East Bethel, MN 55011, USA Join us for fun and hand bags! Share Fri, Oct 18 Strike Out Hunger 2024 / Ham Lake Buy Tickets Oct 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ham Lake, 16465 MN-65, Ham Lake, MN 55304, USA Bring your friends and family and bowl, bid on silent auction items and buy raffle tickets all to support the North Anoka County Food Shelf Share

Purse Bingo at Route 65 Pub and Grub! Sat, Apr 20 East Bethel Apr 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM East Bethel, 18407 MN-65, East Bethel, MN 55011, USA Apr 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM East Bethel, 18407 MN-65, East Bethel, MN 55011, USA Join us for fun and hand bags! Share Details Strike Out Hunger 2024 Fri, Oct 18 Ham Lake Oct 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ham Lake, 16465 MN-65, Ham Lake, MN 55304, USA Oct 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ham Lake, 16465 MN-65, Ham Lake, MN 55304, USA Bring your friends and family and bowl, bid on silent auction items and buy raffle tickets all to support the North Anoka County Food Shelf Share Buy Tickets

Staff Susan Diersen Director Hi! I am Susan Diersen, the new Director at NACE. I lived in Ham Lake for 20 years, and I am very excited to be back serving the North Anoka County area. I currently live on an Organic Farm and Butterfly, Bee, and Bird Sanctuary in Rush City Minnesota with my husband and a lot of pets! I have many years of experience managing nonprofit organizations and I am passionate about helping those who experience food insecurity. I am thrilled to join the NACE team and look forward to meeting all those involved with NACE. Please stop in and say hello next time you are at NACE. Board of Directors Goody Vokovan Interim Chair Goody Vokovan and her husband Greg have lived in East Bethel since 2009. They have one daughter. When they moved to East Bethel, Goody felt the need to get involved in the community. She started volunteering at NACE and later joined the board in 2018. Goody is proud to serve on the NACE Board as they continue to look for ways to end hunger. Jill Brown Secretary Board Members Paul Boschaert ​ Hello. I’m Paul Boschaert. I’ve been volunteering with NACE since April of 2020 and on the board of directors since December of 2020. I first connected with NACE out of a desire to get involved with something at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, to find a volunteer outlet. NACE is close to home, and providing food assistance to those in need is close to my heart. At an earlier point in my life, my family and I relied upon the same kind of assistance and I wanted to give back. This has been a very rewarding experience for me and I look forward to helping our community and helping guide NACE into the future. Beverly Vokovan Wanda McLaurin I have lived in East Bethel for almost 10 years. After searching across several states and many other cities in Minnesota, my husband and I chose to retire in this beautiful city to be closer to family and return to the Midwest. East Bethel offered us the rural feel we were searching for with many amenities available due to our proximity to the metro area. I serve on the East Bethel Booster Days and the East Bethel Chamber Golf Committee. I am a member of Beaverbrook Sportsman Club, American Legion Post 0791, and the East Bethel Chamber of Commerce. I recently joined NACE as a board member. You will also find me at the Green Barn in Isanti during the spring and winter seasons. Michelle Hudak

Food Resources for Seniors Visit the Food Stamps for Seniors guide at: https://www.retireguide.com/social-security/benefits/food-stamps-for-seniors/ Another great meal program for Seniors is Meals on Wheels - that guide is here: https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-life-leisure/senior-housing/aging-in-place/meals-on-wheels/ ​ Senior Nutrition Guide: https://www.caring.com/caregivers/nutrition-guide-for-seniors/ ​ Here is another article with nutrition information for Seniors on a Budget: https://www.senioradvice.com/articles/nutrition-seniors-on-a-budget

Donate Donate Make a cash donation NACE can make your dollar go farther. With NACE’s buying power with local food banks. Click the donate button , mail to PO Box 2 Cedar, MN 55011 or stop by 18511 Highway 65 NE, Suite 200 . Make a food, clothing or toy donation Please call 763-434-7685 to schedule food, clothing or toy donations or stop by during distribution hours. For fundraisers and donations greater than 200 pounds, please contact NACE in advance to schedule a drop-off time. Amazon Wishlist For information about donating an item from our Amazon wishlist , please see the Wishlist page . Other ways to donate Matching funds Does your organization have matching funds for charitable donations? Make your donation go further by looking into matching funds where you work. Stock donation Did you know? You can donate stocks tax-free to NACE, or include NACE in your estate planning. Talk to your financial advisor! Hold a Food and/or Fund Drive for NACE Thinking about supporting your neighbors with a food or funds drive? Give us a call during office hours to discuss your options. Another idea: when you are shopping for your favorite holiday foods, buy 2 and drop 1 off at NACE! Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars® Are you a member of Thrivent Financial who’s eligible to direct Choice Dollars®? Choice Dollars charitable grant funds can make a world of difference to NACE Foodshelf and Clothing Closet as we work together to help people in need in our community. Click on the learn more button below to support NACE through your Choice Dollars®. NACE is a 501(c)(3) Donations are tax-deductible Federal Tax ID #31-1673282.

Programs Our mission at NACE: To provide food and clothing for people in need through the generosity of our community. Food Shelf Distribution NACE is a source of free healthy and nutritious food in our community. We often provide other critical resources such as clothing, holiday meal packs, birthday bags, weekend packs and back to school supplies. We directly serve local residents who suffer from hunger and food insecurity. We rely heavily on organizations and private citizens to provide a steady supply of monetary donations along with fresh produce, dairy products, meats and breads, and a wide range of canned goods. Clothing Closet Welcome to the Clothing Closet! We continue to offer shopping inside to families. We look forward to seeing you! DONATIONS We accept clothing during our hours of operation (Mon-Thurs). We ask that clothing be clean, gently used, and in season. We are unable to accept toys & household items. SEASONAL CLOTHING GUIDELINES Year-Round (Always Needed): Tops (t-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts), Pants (JEANS, leggings, slacks, sweatpants), Dresses & Skirts, NEW Underwear & Socks, Shoes, Extras (jewelry, belts, purses), Linens, Towels & Blankets Fall/Winter (In Season): Jackets & Coats, Hats & Scarves, Mittens & Gloves, Snow-pants, Winter Boots, Sweaters & Fleece Spring/Summer (In Season): Tops (short sleeve, sleeveless, tank tops), Shorts & Capris, Swimsuits, Sandals, Spring Jackets & Sweatshirts THANK YOU! This winter we have given away over 700 coats and jackets plus hundreds of blankets to the families we serve. Thanks to all of our generous donors who have made this outreach possible!!! Holiday Meal Packs Thanksgiving and Christmas are times when we all like to come together to share a meal with family and friends. We work with partners in our local community to ensure that every family can have these special meals. We are always looking for partners such as organizations and churches to help make these meals possible. Birthday Gift Bags We believe that every child is a blessing and deserves to feel special on their birthday. We prepare a birthday gift bag for children ages 1-17 when their family visits the food shelf the month of their birthday. Each Birthday Gift Bag includes a cake mix, frosting, candles, and a gift for the child. Crisis Packs We are not always open and available when a need arises. For that reason, we have available non-perishable crisis packs for local churches or organizations that desire to help individuals in a crisis. These packs allow individuals access to food to get them through the night or weekend. Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) NAPS is a federal program administered by the Minnesota Department of Health . We have partnered to be a distribution site. This program provides a food package to seniors. The package comes with a newsletter with healthy eating and other educational information. It is available once each month and is distributed on the third Thursday of each month. Weekend Packs Many children receive free or reduced meals while at school. They rely on the food provided at school for their meals. When they go home, there may be a shortage of food over the weekend. We are working with local schools to help these children bridge the gap by providing a bag of readymade or easy-to-fix kid-friendly food. Summer Packs During the summer children and their families that relied on school breakfasts and lunches to help feed their children lose that option. We have a program to help fill the gap by providing a bag of kid-friendly, easy-to-fix food during June, July, and August to families with school-age children. Home Delivery Our Home Delivery Program provides groceries and builds positive relationships with homebound participants in Northern Anoka County. There are many reasons an individual can find themselves homebound and unable to access groceries. Senior citizens or those with disabilities or perhaps a health reason. For these individuals, we are here to help. Volunteers will pack up groceries once a month and deliver them to their homes.