March Campaign

 The largest grassroots food & fund drive in Minnesota.

GMCC’s Minnesota FoodShare began its work in 1982 as a campaign advanced by congregations to restock food shelves in the 7-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The effort was so successful, and the need so evident, March Campaign became a statewide initiative just one year later and is now in its 42nd year.

Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, the largest grassroots food and fund drive in the state, brings together organizations, businesses, faith communities, and individuals to help stock and support the capacity of nearly 300 food shelves.

To date, GMCC’s Minnesota FoodShare has distributed over $18.5 million dollars via the FoodFund. 100% of donations designated to Minnesota Foodshare during the March Campaign go into the FoodFund and are distributed to participating food shelves.

We envision a future where all Minnesotans have access to healthy food and no one struggles with food insecurity. This initiative directly addresses these issues. We invite you to join our efforts and advocate for long-term solutions to food insecurity in our communities. 

Thank you to our food shelf partners for another successful March Campaign! Stay tuned for the 2023 results coming soon!

Questions or interested in being a 2024 sponsor?
Contact Megan Young-Black at 612-276-1548 or myoung@gmcc.org

Support Your Local Food Shelf

This map and list are kept up to date
with all current participating food shelves. 

Thank You to Our 2023 Funders

Interested in sponsoring 2023 March Campaign? Contact Steve Gustafson at sgustafson@gmcc.org.

Previous Campaigns

2022 March Campaign Results

  • $9,818,369 raised by food shelves
  • 5,442,736 pounds of food collected

2021 March Campaign Results

  • $13,076,992 raised by food shelves
  • 6,485,390 pounds of food collected
  • $234,762 distributed to participating food shelves

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