Choice Bank Contributes $100,000 to Great Plains Food Bank’s Harvesting Hope Campaign
The press release was originally published by Great Plains Food Bank on 5/26/2026.
NORTH DAKOTA – Choice Bank has made a $100,000 donation supporting the Great Plains Food Bank’s Harvesting Hope Campaign. The significant contribution supports the hunger-relief organization’s initiative focused on strengthening infrastructure, expanding programs and reach, and investing in the future of hunger relief across the region. This includes the construction of a new statewide distribution center designed to broaden food access across North Dakota and Clay County, MN.
Rooted in Choice Bank’s People First commitment to strengthening the communities they serve, the donation will help ensure more individuals and families have reliable access to nutritious food for years to come.
“Supporting the Great Plains Food Bank’s Harvesting Hope Campaign reflects our deep commitment to the communities we serve across the great state of North Dakota,” said Eddie Sheeley, Market President. “At Choice Bank, we believe strong communities start with meeting basic needs, and we’re proud to support a project that will expand access to food and create lasting impact for individuals and families across our region.”
The Great Plains Food Bank serves more than 167,000 individuals annually, distributing over 14 million pounds of food each year through a network of 205 partner agencies and direct-service initiatives across more than 100 communities.
“Choice Bank has been an incredible partner in the mission to end hunger, consistently demonstrating what it means to put people first,” said Marcia Paulson, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Great Plains Food Bank. “This support of our Harvesting Hope Campaign reflects their deep commitment to strengthening communities and caring for neighbors in need. Their generosity is a powerful example of Choice Bank’s values in action and will help build a stronger future for families experiencing food insecurity across our region.”
Choice Bank’s support is instrumental in bringing a new statewide distribution center to life. The new facility will increase warehouse and cold-storage capacity, strengthen distribution efforts, enhance volunteer engagement opportunities, and create the infrastructure needed to serve more neighbors, more efficiently. The facility is expected to open in fall 2027.
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About the Great Plains Food Bank
Now in its 43rd year, the Great Plains Food Bank serves as North Dakota’s only food bank. Its partner network includes 205 food pantries, shelters, meal sites, and other charitable feeding programs operating in 104 communities across North Dakota and Clay County, MN. Since 1983, the Great Plains Food Bank, through its array of innovative direct service programs and partner network, have distributed more than 256 million meals to children, seniors, and families in need. The Great Plains Food Bank is a partner food bank of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network.