The Becker County Food Pantry, located at 610 Terry Street in Detroit Lakes, has announced its holiday schedule. The pantry will be closed on December 24th and 26th but will open on Monday, December 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, it will be open on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, and Thursday, January 2nd, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
In an interview with Steve Schumacher about the new pantry he expressed deep gratitude to the community for their support, which has enabled them to operate from their new location since October 31st.
The facility is approximately half a mile north of the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Highway 34, near landmarks like Casey’s and the Boys & Girls Club.
(Here’s Steve again with holiday hours and needs: 0
The pantry also participates in Minnesota’s Hunter Harvested Deer Donation Program. Hunters can donate gutted and registered deer at Hoffman’s Meat Market in Detroit Lakes. Both archery and firearm-harvested venison are accepted, providing a valuable source of protein for those in need.