Food Shelf Partners
In each of our communities, there are neighbors in need. Local food access organizations have seen a spike in demand, with pressure even higher during and since the government shutdown. To help them meet the growing demand, Lakewinds will match every food shelf donation made in our store now through Dec. 31, up to $10,000. This means your generous contribution to ICA, PROP, or VEAP goes twice as far!
You can donate in any of these ways! By:
- Purchasing a donation card located in front of each register by handing the amount you’d like to the cashier.
- Looking for the special in-store display of small bags with attached donation cards, and bringing them to the register.
- Telling the cashier the amount you would like to donate, and they will add your requested amount to your transaction.
Together, we can help provide crucial support to our local food shelves during this time of increased need. Every dollar counts – twice!
Access to healthy food is a top priority at Lakewinds. Throughout the year, our co-op supports our local food shelf partners in these three main ways:
Minnesota FoodShare Campaign
Every March, we participate in the Minnesota FoodShare campaign, raising thousands of dollars for our food shelf partners. In 2025, our shoppers donated $25,716.12 ($11,452.40 for ICA, $6,266.05 for PROP, and $7,997.67 for VEAP) and unlocked another $13,000 Lakewinds match divided between 3 additional food shelf partners (WeCAN, Bountiful Basket, and Tubman), bringing the grand total to $38,716.12.
Food Rescue
Each year, through our food rescue program, Lakewinds donates over 175,000 lbs. of bread, produce, dairy, grocery and wellness products to our local food shelves as well.
Donation Cards
Lakewinds shoppers have the opportunity to purchase food shelf donations cards at the register in $5, $10, or $20 denominations. These funds allow our food shelf partners to purchase exactly what they need. During our latest fiscal year (July 2024 through June 2025), Lakewinds shoppers generously donated $46,655 to our local food shelves by purchasing donation cards at checkout.
In-Kind & Sponsorship Donations
Each year, Lakewinds makes sponsorship-level donations to fundraising galas for our three local food shelves in addition to in-kind donations to support raffles and silent auctions. To find out more about each of our food shelf partner’s annual galas and how you can get involved in raising funds for the food shelves, please follow the links below.
Our food shelf partners for each store are:
Minnetonka Chanhassen Richfield