No neighbor should go hungry in Prairie Creek
For nearly four decades, our volunteer-run food bank has put groceries on local tables — through weekly distributions, school backpacks, and holiday meal boxes. Your help keeps our shelves full.
A community feeding itself since 1987
Prairie Creek Food Bank started in a church basement in 1987, when a handful of neighbors decided no family in our county should face an empty pantry alone. Nearly forty years later, we're still entirely volunteer-run — every dollar and every hour goes straight to the people we serve.
We know our neighbors by name, and we're proud that help here comes without judgment. Just good food, given freely.
- 100% volunteer-run since day one
- Rooted in Prairie Creek and the surrounding county
- Every gift stays local
Three ways we fight hunger
From weekly groceries to holiday tables, we meet families where they are.
Fresh produce, pantry staples, and proteins handed out every week to any household that needs them — no appointment required.
Kid-friendly meals and snacks sent home each Friday so students who rely on school lunches don't go hungry over the weekend.
Complete holiday dinners for hundreds of local families each Thanksgiving and December, so every table can feel full.
Real numbers, real neighbors
Last year, our volunteers distributed more than 320,000 pounds of food to over 1,400 households across the county. Our backpack program supported 500 local students every week of the school year.
We publish our annual report and financials openly, because the trust of our donors is the foundation of everything we do. When you give here, you can see exactly where it goes.
- 320,000+ pounds of food distributed last year
- 1,400+ households served countywide
- Open books — annual reports available to every donor
Hope starts with a single shift — or a single gift
Whether you can pack backpacks on a Thursday morning or contribute to keep our shelves stocked, your help feeds families right here in Prairie Creek. Donations and volunteer shifts both start here.
Donate or Sign Up to Volunteer