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WHO WE ARE

We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit that provides food and support to our neighbors facing hunger issues. We envision a community in which everyone has access to sufficient nutritious food.

CONTRIBUTIONS

Your donations are tax deductible. Contact our office for more details. Mail-in donations can be sent to: 108 S. 9th Street, PO Box 12, Olivia, MN 56277

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We have multiple ways to volunteer at the Food Shelf. Contact us at 320-523-5339 or email.

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CLOSED HOLIDAYS:

New Year’s Day | Memorial Day | 4th of July | Thanksgiving Day | Christmas Day

**Hours may vary on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Inclement Weather:
Listen to FM 100.1 for closing announcement or call before you leave home.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: 320-523-5339

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Board and Committee Members
Board and Committee Members

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
President: Ardis Wertish
Vice President: Cindy Zeman
Treasurer: Mary Schroepfer
Secretary: Karen Serbus

FOOD SHELF COORDINATOR:
Food Shelf Coordinator: Rebecca Herod (320-523-5339)

RENVILLE COUNTY FOOD SHELF BOARD AND LIAISONS:

  • Bird Island
    • Mary Ann Lewis
  • Buffalo Lake:
    • Connie Majers
  • Fairfax:
    • Jill Pelzel
  • Franklin:
    • Cindy Zeman
  • Hector:
    • Diane Drager
    • Kathy Feige
  • Olivia:
    • Gordon Blem
    • Karen Serbus
    • Mary Schroepfer
    • Ardis Wertish
  • Clergy Representative
    • Matt Hausken
  • Human Services
    • Jill Bashans
  • Public Health – SHIP:
    • Jeff Fikipek
  • UCAP:
    • Jean Duane
Food Shelf Survey
Minnesota Food Shelf Survey Results

Top 5 Experiences Clients Value at the Renville County Food Shelf:

  • I get to choose my own food.
  • Easy food selection process.
  • Greeted and made to feel welcome.
  • Plenty of food variety.
  • Reasonable wait time.

59% of clients reported getting HALF OR MORE OF THEIR FRUITS & VEGETABLES from our food shelf.
72% visited the Renville County Food Shelf once a month or more.

Donors and Photos
Donors and Photos
Renville County Food Shelf ribbon cutting
Renville County Food Shelf ribbon cutting ceremony
Three women with food shelf SuperShelf flyer
Renville County Food Shelf staff and volunteers celebrating SuperShelf status
Renville County Food Shelf accepting donation
Renville County Sheriff’s Office donating to the Renville County Food Shelf
Renville County Food Shelf accepting donation
Renville County Commissioners and employees donating to the Renville County Food Shelf
food shelf workers with cookbook
Anna Moorse (far left) created and printed a cookbook called “Cooking with Confidence.”

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The Renville County Food Shelf Officially Became a Certified SuperShelf in 2024!

SUPERSHELF VALUES

GOOD FOOD: We believe reliable access to healthy, appealing and culturally appropriate food will promote overall health in our communities.

RESPECT FOR ALL: We believe client-centered, welcoming, and positive approaches create dignified experiences that further equity in our communities.

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: We believe mutual trust and fully-engaged partners build strong, connected communities working toward sustainable systems change.

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES: We believe excellence comes from thoughtful, rigorous evaluations, and replicable solutions.

SYSTEMIC THINKING: We believe influencing policy and processes at all levels drives transformational change in our food system.

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