The work of the United Way and North Country Food Bank (NCFB) in Crookston makes a real difference in the lives of people struggling and in the success of the community. NCFB has provided food to organizations feeding people struggling with hunger for more than 37 years, said Executive Director Susie Novak. “North Country Food Bank has successfully distributed food across the region for more than 37 years,” said Novak. 
“North Country is one of only five food banks in Minnesota and serves 21 counties in northwest and west-central Minnesota and Grand Forks, ND. Our primary role is to provide food to the frontline charitable organizations that feed people struggling with hunger.”
That includes nine organizations that have helped feed people over the last year in Crookston said, Novak. “North Country worked with more than nine charitable agencies in the Crookston community and providing more than 400,000 pounds of food, which is the equivalent of 333,000 meals,” said Novak. “North Country also worked closely with community partners to establish a new food shelf in Crookston. North Country receives funding from more than five United Way organizations covering seven counties in our service area, including the United Way of Crookston. United Way of Crookston has been a strong partner for many years and has consistently helped North Country distribute more food in the community.”
Novak said every dollar counts, and North County is grateful for the continued support of the United Way. “It is our belief that nobody should have to wonder where their next meal will come from,” said Novak. “The United Way of Crookston’s continued support goes a long way to make this a reality and to bolster North Country’s fight against hunger in the Crookston community.
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