Hometown Resource Center purchased the wing for the new Food Shelf in July, 2022.  The structural needs for repair and updating the site cost approximately $80,000.  There were additional repair costs to the Thrift Store of $50,000.  Hometown raised most of the needed funds thanks to the grants received and the generosity of local donors. The purchase and updates on the Food Shelf ensures that we will have a place in the St. Charles community for many years to come.

Total Donations from Individuals and organizations – $29,834.47

Total Grant Income – $54,261.90

• Otto Bremer Trust – $20,000 – Repair and Construction on the new site
• Hoff Funeral Home – $1500 over the last three years
• Hunger Solutions Emergency Grants – $12,262 – Used for purchase of appliances
• American Rescue Plan – $10,000 for grounds and general repairs
• St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation – $10,000
• Winona Community Foundation – $5,000 applied to purchase of a freezer
• CHS – $4075
• City of St. Charles/Winona County/State of MN – $5000
• St. Charles Moose Lodge – $1000
• St Charles Borromeo – $1066.57
• MiEnergy – $500 – Applied to new air conditioner
• Elba Township – $2500
• St. Charles Community Foundation – $1500 for renovations and repair
• Mayo Clinic- $5000 – Food Shelf Renovations

The Hometown Resource Center and Food Shelf is a consistent and trusted source of support and resources to Southeastern Minnesotan’s in need. In order to provide that consistency, and have people in need trust in us, we rely on our sustainer donors. As a monthly donor, you’ll know you are making a difference each and every day — ensuring that we can be more resilient together. 

We are a community food shelf and resource center: here for the community, and able to open our doors thanks to the community. We’re so thankful for the trust our monthly donors place in us. Being a Food Shelf Sustainer makes you an essential part of our work to serve your neighbors in need across our community. This dependable, monthly support allows us to plan so even more children, seniors, veterans, families, and individuals in Southeastern Minnesota have enough healthy food on the table.  Thank you for your interest in being a fundamental part of our mission to nourish people, build solutions, and empower communities.

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Food Shelf Hours

The Food Shelf continues to be open one day a week on Thursdays from 10 am to 5 pm.

#1: Reminder – DO NOT leave donations outside the building during non-store hours. Please contact us to make alternative arrangements if you cannot visit during regular hours.

#2: Please refrain from donating expired food to the Food Shelf. Handling food we cannot distribute is a burden on our staff/volunteer’s resources and time.

Thanks for your understanding and continued support!

There is a significant need for volunteers at the Center. Community volunteers are a vital link to maintaining our ability to assist the community. If interested, please complete our simple Volunteer Interest Form. Thank you!

Please use this number to contact our Food Shelf: 507-932-8056. Thank you for your cooperation!

We now have an Amazon shopping Wish List! Thank you in advance if you are able to contribute by purchasing an item: AMAZON WISH LIST. Every thing on the list will be put to good use! If you purchase through the link, you can have items shipped right to the Resource Center!