Babbitt Food Shelf

The Babbitt Food Shelf provides emergency food vouchers to residents of Babbitt and surrounding communities. Many individuals and families in our community face challenges with food security, relying on the food shelf as part of their regular routine.

In 2024, Minnesotans made nearly 9 million visits to food shelves, 36% of which were children and 11% seniors. Visits have more than doubled since 2021. The cost of food prices also increased 28% from 2019, while SNAP benefits decreased (The Food Group, 2025). 

Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse social and health outcomes and is increasingly considered a critical public health issue. Key drivers of food insecurity include unemployment, poverty, and income shocks, which can prevent adequate access to food. Providing staples ranging from fresh produce to canned goods, food shelves are a valuable resource that provides households in need with access to healthy food.

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AEOA is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for several local shelves across the Arrowhead Region. Thank you for helping us fight hunger in our community. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Together, we can ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.