CHUM Emergency Food Shelf (Since 1981) The food shelf provides a five-day food order for people without food or the resources to buy food, and advocacy services connecting people to community resources (e.g., shelter, medical care, children’s services, employment, clothing and emergency monies). A staff member from UMD Extension Services teaches a nutrition class at the food shelf once a week. During 2006, staff and approximately 100 volunteers distributed more than a 250,000 pounds of food. An average of 518 households received emergency food each month; roughly 40% of those fed were children.

The Food Shelf is open for food distribution at these times: East Food Shelf, Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. East Food Shelf, Supplemental Food Program for Working Households and Laid Off Workers, Mondays from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Proof of employment or layoff required. West Food Shelf, Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations may be brought to the Food Shelf at these times: East Food Shelf, Mon. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.); Tues. & Thurs. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.); Wed. & Fri. (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) West Food Shelf, Tues. & Thurs. (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

"Caring about People & Working for Change"

Churches United in Ministry 102 W. Second Street Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 218-720-6521 FAX: 218-722-6042

People using the food shelves have access to an advocate who provides information referral services, and short-term counseling. Major issues facing food shelf clients: > High housing and utility costs > Unemployment, underemployment, low wages > Transportation Food Shelf Locations: East Food Shelf: 120 N. First Avenue West Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 727-2391 West Food Shelf: 4831 Grand Avenue Duluth, MN 55807 (basement of Our Savior's Lutheran) (218) 624-0333