
Summer Distribution
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First summer lunch pick-up is on June 5th in Crosslake, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, and Jenkins.
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Registration opens on Friday, May 30th at 10 AM
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Registration closes on Tuesday, June 3rd at 10 AM
PICK UP LOCATIONS
Brainerd
12 PM - 1 PM
The Bridge on 7th
1926 S 7th Street
Jenkins
11:30 AM - 12 PM
Veteran's Park
MN 371 & Third Street
Pequot Lakes
11:30 AM - 12 PM
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
30985 Front Street
Crosslake
11 AM - 11:30 AM
Crosslake Community School
35808 County Road 66
Nisswa
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Lutheran Church of the Cross
5064 County Road 13
Pine River
11:30 AM - 12 PM
First Lutheran Church
309 2nd Street North

Better Times Begin With You.
This summer, with your help, we’re gearing up to serve over 500 local families through Operation Sandwich, a Bridges of Hope program that ensures kids have access to nourishing meals even when school is not in session.
Last summer, Operation Sandwich helped 513 households, distributing over 43,000 lunches across the Brainerd, Pillager, Pequot Lakes, and Pine River school districts. That impact was only possible thanks to generous community support, and this year, your gift can go even further.
Double Your Impact
Thanks to a generous $50,000 matching gift from Katie and Biff Ulm, owners of Zaiser’s and Nice Enough, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar. That means every $1 you give provides twice the meals and twice the hope for families in our community.
Thank you for being part of this important work. Together, we’re making sure no child goes hungry and proving that Better Times Begin Here.

Interested in Volunteering?
Volunteers are the key to our success with Operation Sandwich! You could find yourself unloading a delivery of food items, packing lunches for the week, or distributing lunch packs. Come by yourself, with your family, or a group from work! If you are interested in volunteering, contact Tedi at tedi@bridgesofhopemn.org.