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PIPESTONE COUNTY CHRISTMAS CARE  2023

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 2023 will be December 9, 2023 9AM-1PM  at the Blue Building at the Pipestone County Fair Grounds. In case of inclement weather, the make-up date will be December 10, 2023 at the same time.
 
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE 2023 CHRISTMAS CARE

PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE DATE AND YOUR TIME SLOT AS YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REMINDER.
 

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                     HISTORY

The Pipestone County Food Shelf has been serving the residents of Pipestone county since 1982.  It was incorporated in November, 2005, with fifteen area churches on the original charter.  In September, 2006, the food shelf received a ruling from the IRS establishing it as 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.

Due to the growing need and increased variety of products available, the Board of Directors established a building committee in April, 2012, to locate a larger facility.  In September, 2012, the food shelf moved to its current location at 223 2nd Street NW, in Pipestone.  This move tripled our available space.

Thanks to the generous support from its member churches, individuals, businesses, schools, community associations, and grants during 2018, the Food Shelf:
          o   Served 1940 households
          o   Served 6447 individuals
          o   152,290 pounds of food were distributed
               (126,908 meals)
 

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.

          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.