IT'S HERE!!!
CHRISTMAS HOURS
The Food Shelf will be OPEN MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
We will be CLOSED Thursday, DECEMBER 25, 2025
We will be CLOSED Thursday, DECEMBER 25, 2025
PIPESTONE COUNTY CHRISTMAS CARE 2025
The Pipestone Kiwanis Club, Pipestone County Food Shelf, Pipestone Jaycees, and Pipestone Chamber will be distributing gifts of toys for children ages 12 and under and food for families or individuals in need of financial assistance during the holidays!
Guidelines:
All recipients must be a Pipestone County Resident.
Toys are for children 12 and under.
Parent or legal guardian must be present to pick up on distribution day - no substitutes.
Holiday Meal Tote - limit one per household.
Recipients will select a specific available time on the distribution date. The distribution date for 2025 will be December 13, 2025 9AM-1PM at the Blue Building at the Pipestone County Fair Grounds. In case of inclement weather, the make-up date will be December 14, 2025 at the same time.
PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE DATE AND YOUR TIME SLOT AS YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REMINDER.
Guidelines:
All recipients must be a Pipestone County Resident.
Toys are for children 12 and under.
Parent or legal guardian must be present to pick up on distribution day - no substitutes.
Holiday Meal Tote - limit one per household.
Recipients will select a specific available time on the distribution date. The distribution date for 2025 will be December 13, 2025 9AM-1PM at the Blue Building at the Pipestone County Fair Grounds. In case of inclement weather, the make-up date will be December 14, 2025 at the same time.
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE 2025 CHRISTMAS CARE
PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE DATE AND YOUR TIME SLOT AS YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REMINDER.
Who May Use The Food Shelf?
We ask that you be a resident of Pipestone County: however, we help all who come to our facility. Individuals do not need to be on county assistance programs to use the food shelf.
TEFAP Eligibility
TEFAP Eligibility
Annual income of 300% or less of the federal poverty level is required for access to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Income is self-reported and no verification is required.
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
The Pipestone County Food Shelf requests that you make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your visit. Please click on the "Schedule Appointment" tab, above, to make your appointment. Those arriving without an appointment will be offered the first available time slot.
The Pipestone County Food Shelf requests that you make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your visit. Please click on the "Schedule Appointment" tab, above, to make your appointment. Those arriving without an appointment will be offered the first available time slot.
Distribution Method
Beginning in September, 2012, the Food Shelf changed it's method of food distribution from a version of "pre-packed" to "Client Choice".
Accompanied by a Food Shelf volunteer, shoppers are able to choose the items they require --based on the size of their household -- from the various categories offered.
Accompanied by a Food Shelf volunteer, shoppers are able to choose the items they require --based on the size of their household -- from the various categories offered.