

We build bridges of support, anchored in Christ's love, among those we serve and serve alongside. Bridges of Hope is for everyone; hope is for everyone.
This year marks 18 years of Bridges of Hope connecting families in need with Thanksgiving Basket Sponsors in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Explore below how you can sponsor or receive a basket this Thanksgiving season.
LEARN MOREBridges of Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Brainerd, MN that creates partnerships with the broader community to link families to a variety of support and resources. Through our services and programs, we respond to the needs of those who need help the most.

A single point of entry for individuals and families with a short-term challenge or need.

Provides consistent food security by feeding kids during school breaks and summer break.

Trendy thrift stores created to support the ongoing work of Bridges of Hope.

An overnight shelter located in Brainerd, MN for unhoused individuals 18 years and older.
Each week this summer, Operation Sandwich will provide grocery bags packed with five days of lunch supplies ensuring kids in our area don’t go hungry. Thanks to generous friends like you, we’re gearing up to serve over 500 households this summer. Every dollar you give helps ensure a sense of relief to families, one sandwich at a time.


Donate your time or your money - both will change lives in our community.