FEBRUARY 27th – APRIL 9th 2023 Every year of our existence, since 2007, during the month of March, people throughout Minnesota come together to raise funds and collect food for their local food shelves. Traditionally, this is the time of year when food shelves’ inventory are the lowest, the March Read more…
The Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf announces the opening of a Tuesday evening weekly distribution starting Tuesday April 4th from 3pm to 6pm at 1280 Arcade Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota location. This expanded access is part answer to the growing use of the food shelf and the needs of Read more…
Your donation during March Campaign will be proportionally matched until April 9! Last year during the March FoodShare campaign you met and exceeded our expectations and goals! You enabled us to meet the needs of those in our community, we distributed almost a half a million pounds of groceries in Read more…
Give to the Max Day is around the corner on November 15, 2018! This Give to the Max Day, help us build a brighter and healthier future for Minnesotans! Let’s come together to create a Minnesota where our grandparents have the peace-of-mind that comes with a full cupboard and our Read more…
You will not want to miss the upcoming Spring Spree fund raising event to benefit the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf. With locations in both Burnsville and Saint Paul, the food shelf is making a huge impact against food insecurity! This year’s Spring Spree will feature Chef David Aguilera Read more…
We are excited to be participating in this years “Give to the Max” day on November 15th. By donating to the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf at the www.givemn.org site, your giving will be matched and may help us win additional prizes! How? Every gift made on GiveMN.org will be Read more…
We receive grant financial support to fund our programs and increase capacity and infrastructure. In 2018, we have received funding from the following philanthropists: Otto Bremer Trust Richard Schultze Family Foundation J.A. Wedum Foundation Hunger Solutions We thank these charitable organizations for caring and trusting in our vision. Our family Read more…
Dear Supporters, It’s the summer months again when Vineyard Community Services (“VCS”) asks our community supporters to consider donating to sustain our operations and take advantage of several matching grant opportunities. VCS is operating our emergency hunger relief program called the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf for the eleventh Read more…
January to March is a great time to donate to the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf for the following reasons: March donations are matched as part of the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign January to April are usually very slow months for Vineyard Community Services from a donation perspective; we’re Read more…
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 Giving Is an Act of Worship! All that we have has been entrusted to us by God. Jesus knows us so well. Read more…