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Bismarck, North Dakota Emergency Food And Food Baskets For Low Income

Posted by on Sep. 26, 2011 at 2:47 AM
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Emergency Food Baskets

AID Inc.

AID Incorporated was founded in 1983 by Father Charlie Backus and is incorporated as a private non-profit agency in North Dakota. The primary mission of AID, Inc. is to assist the "working poor in becoming self sufficient." Services provided include:

Emergency Assistance
Rent and utility assistance
Short term limited shelter
Gas vouchers for medical emergencies
Emergency food pantries in both Bismarck & Mandan locations
Vouchers for basic needs
Bus tickets within North Dakota and city routes
Refer clients for consultation to assist in budget management and pay initial fee
Christmas gifts for children
Care and Share
Community Thanksgiving Meals in Bismarck and Mandan
Community Christmas dinner in Mandan

Bismarck, ND Location: 404 Airport Road
Phone: (701) 223-9150
Mandan, ND Location: 314 W Main Street
Phone: (701) 663-1274
Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry

The Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry provides food baskets to individuals and families who are in an emergency situation. The food pantry is open 1 pm to 4 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday every week. To receive food, clients must bring their social security card, photo id, and proof of current address/residence.

Located at: 725 Memorial Highway, Bismarck
Phone: 258-9188
Community Action

The seven Community Action Agencies in the state provide essential services to every region and all 53 counties. Community Action Agencies are governed by uniquely structured boards of directors whose members derive from diverse segments of the community-low-income, private, and public sectors. By combing resources-local, state, private and federal, agencies enable low-income people of ages to secure the opportunities they need to obtain and maintain self sufficiency.

The Community Action Food Pantry provides food baskets to income qualified clients and families in need. Clients need to call the CAP office at 258-2240 to make an appointment. The following information needs to be provided:

*Social Security Cards for all household members
*Copy of photo ID
*Income verification for all household members

The Food Pantry is stocked primarily through donations. Food baskets are generally filled with enough food to last approximately 4 - 7 days, depending on the funding and donations received.

The Commodities Program is available the first and third Thursdays every month, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Region VII Bismarck area Community Action office is located at: 2105 Lee Avenue
Phone: (701) 258-2240 or 1(800) 223-0364
http://www.cap7.com/
ND Community Action Partnership: http://www.capnd.org/


Salvation Army

Mission statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Bismarck/Mandan Vision Statement:
Motivated by the love and grace of God, it is our vision to provide a Place of Opportunity and Hope for those in need in the Bismarck/Mandan communities. It is our desire not only to meet the needs of today but to help people build towards a brighter tomorrow. "Through our Social Services Center, we want to give every individual or family facing the threat of hunger or homelessness the opportunity to build and know a life of warmth, comfort and hope."

The Food Pantry and Bread Shelf at the Salvation Army provides food for healthy meals as well as diapers and personal care items for those in need.

Located at: 601 S Washington Street, Bismarck
Phone: (701) 223-1889

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