Feeding Families in Need
In Central Minnesota
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We have the power to create an impact, one meal at a time.
In the U.S., more than 1 in 6 children don’t know where their next meal is coming from and often go to bed hungry. No child, regardless of age, should be worried about hunger.
The cost per meal to feed
a family of 6 is only
$2.10
Feeding a child breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an entire month is only
$31
Our communities need us.
Let’s feed our neighbors.
The Brainerd Lakes Outreach Program is a compassionate humanitarian organization dedicated to providing essential food assistance.
We have an unwavering mission of feeding our Minnesota neighbors. Located in the Brainerd Lakes area (Nisswa), our vision is that 80-90% of the meals we package will be distributed within a 60-80 mile radius of Nisswa. The remaining 10-20% can be distributed to greater Minnesota, used for disaster relief and/or distributed internationally.
meals packed since 2012
We package 10 different meals that are nutrient dense, including protein, vitamins, and minerals. They only require 3-8 cups of boiling water, and each packet contains 6 servings.
UPCOMING EVENT
2026 Fishing to End Hunger Tournament
October 3rd, 2026
Get ready to reel in the excitement at our upcoming fishing tournament and show your support for The Outreach Program in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Register for the fishing tournament today!
We hosted our 3rd Annual Little Black Dress fundraiser on October 22nd.
We issued a MATCH challenge that evening and are currently asking for donors to STEP UP NOW to help us secure the match.
If we raise $5,000 by November 15th; we will receive an additional $11,000 in matched $$.
$5,000 MATCH from Happy Dancing Turtle
$5,000 MATCH from a local manufacturer
$1,000 MATCH from an individual donor
We are not just asking our Little Black Dress participants; we are asking YOU to help us secure the match.
We've raised $1,927 to date and we have 10 days to get the remaining $3,073..
How can you donate?
Click on the QR code that is on the attached picture.
It will take you to our website portal.
OR mail a check to:
The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes
24489 Hazelwood Drive
Nisswa MN. 56468
OR follow this link:
www.outreachprogramBLA.org/donate
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We love everything that Room at our Table is doing for the communities of Pine River and Backus.
It’s an annual tradition for us to help Chef Brian Chaffee and his team for this event.
For many years, it has been a
Drive through/pick up meal.
But this year, it’s back to community dining! We love that idea.
If you live in that area, take note. Great option for your Thanksgiving meal.
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Your generosity is the driving force behind the mission of feeding hungry families in need.
