Operation Sandwich
Operation Sandwich is a grassroots program that began in 2019 with the goal to provide consistent food security for kids when school isn't in session. We provide lunch and snack kits during every school break and every week during summer break. Thanks to our generous community, Operation Sandwich served more than 45,000 lunches during the summer of 2024.
During the summer, Operation Sandwich has four pickup locations throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area: Brainerd, Nisswa, Jenkins and Pine River. During the school year, distribution is available at our Brainerd and Pine River pickup locations only.
Looking to get signed up for a distribution? See upcoming opportunities below!
Volunteers are the key to Operation Sandwich success! Volunteers unload food delivery trucks, pack lunches and distribute on pickup day. Serve by yourself, with family, or a group from work! Click below to see what opportunities are available.
THANK YOU LUNCH SPONSORS!
Distribution Information
Register HereNext lunch pick up is on Thursday, July 10th. There will NOT be a distribution on July 3rd.
Registration for July 10th pick-up opens on Friday, July 4th at 10am and closes on Tuesday, July 8th at 10am.
REMINDER, participants are allowed to pick up for themselves and ONE other family
If you have questions about Operation Sandwich, please call our office at 218.825.7682 or email info@bridgesofhopemn.org
PICK UP LOCATIONS:
BRAINERD
1926 S 7th Street
12-1PM
NISSWA
5064 County Road 13
10:30-11AM
PEQUOT LAKES
Church
30985 Front Street
11:30AM-12PM
JENKINS
MN 371 & Third Street
11:30AM-12PM
PINE RIVER
309 2nd Street North
11:30AM-12PM
CROSSLAKE
35808 County Road 66
11-11:30AM
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.
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