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Dear Marcia,

Some would say 30 years is a long time, but it seems like just yesterday that I began my journey with the Great Plains Food Bank.

Of course, a lot has actually changed in that time. When I began, we had just four employees. I did everything from filling in on truck routes to being solely responsible for marketing efforts and agency relations work.

Today, we have grown to employ a team of 39 employees supported by a force of more than 5,000 volunteers that provided food for almost 18 million meals last year across North Dakota and western Minnesota.

But one thing that hasn’t changed in all of those years is your faithful support. Committed friends like you have been there all along to ensure our neighbors in need have access to nutritious food.

Now, as I begin my next chapter in retirement, I am confident you will remain steadfast in your support of the Great Plains Food Bank — as will I.

It’s because of stories like Ashley’s (page 7) that the Great Plains Food Bank remains committed to ensuring every person in our communities has enough food, and through your partnership, I know it can and will happen.

Thank you for the great honor of serving as Chief Executive Officer of this amazing organization. I remain your committed partner in hunger relief.

Your partner in hunger relief,

Steve Sellent

Steve Sellent
Chief Executive Officer

“Thank you so much!”
The most important person in Deb’s life is her 6-year-old granddaughter, Emma. Deb would do anything to give her the very best start in life. Thankfully, because of you, she can.
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Heather’s Family is Grateful for You

Heather’s four children ages 12, 8 and 4-year-old twins will have nutritious food on their table this summer — and their mom wants to thank you for making it possible.

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Mom and Family Appreciate Your Kindness
This summer, Ashley is giving thanks for friends like you who help her keep nutritious food on the table for her family.
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You Give Students and Families Hope
Allison Stensland serves as School Pantry Hub Coordinator at the Williston School District and says “Our numbers are exploding,” referring to the number of students and families seeking food assistance through the School Pantries she coordinates in Williston, ND.
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For information on volunteering with the Great Plains Food Bank, please visit https://www.greatplainsfoodbank.org/volunteer.

Find us on:

1720 3rd Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102-4254

1315 S 20th Street
Bismarck, ND 58504

GreatPlainsFoodBank.org