Operation Sandwich
Operation Sandwich is a grassroots program 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 70,940 lunches in 2025.
During the summer, Operation Sandwich has six pickup locations throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area: Brainerd, Crosslake, Jenkins, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, and Pine River. During the school year, distribution is available at our Brainerd, Crosslake, Nisswa, 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.
BETTER TIMES BEGIN HERE
Operation Sandwich is back for summer 2026! Thanks to generous friends like you, we’re gearing up to serve over 500 households this summer through Operation Sandwich.
DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR MATCH
Thanks to a generous commitment from local businesses this season, every gift to Operation Sandwich will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. When you give, you’re joining a shared effort to stretch every dollar further and reach more families this summer.
THE PB&J CHALLENGE IS BACK!
When you make your donation, choose your side—Team Peanut Butter or Team Jelly—and help us see which team can “spread” the most impact. Challenge your friends, colleagues, and community to pick their team and join in.
THANK YOU 2026 PARTNERS!
Distribution Information
Registration is CLOSED for Easter Break Distribution
Pick Up On: April 2nd
Pick-Up Locations: Lutheran Church of the Cross (Nisswa), First Lutheran Church (Pine River), Crosslake Community School (Crosslake), and Bridges of Hope Main Office (Brainerd). Please see pick-up times below.
If you have questions about Operation Sandwich, please call our office at 218.825.7682 or email info@bridgesofhopemn.org
PICK UP LOCATIONS:
BRAINERD
2011 S 6th Street
9AM-4PM
NISSWA
5064 County Road 13
11AM-11:30AM
PINE RIVER
309 2nd Street North
11:30AM-12PM
CROSSLAKE
35808 County Road 66
3-3:30PM
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