Who we are

Mission Statement:

The Bemidji Community Food Shelf (BCFS) provides emergency food to Beltrami County families and/or individuals who have short term, emergency food needs. There are no income restrictions. Identification and proof of residence are required.

Organization:

Bemidji Community Food Shelf (BCFS) is a nonprofit (IRS Reg. 501c3) organization sponsored and directed by 16 Bemidji area churches.

Board of Directors:

A Board of Directors from member churches meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month at 12 noon at the food shelf. Anyone is welcome. Call BCFS for more information.

Executive Board:

The Executive Board, consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Coordinator meets regularly with the Interviewers to coordinate and to direct day-to-day management of BCFS.