VEAP Food Drive

VEAP Food & Fund Drive: March 9- 13

Edina Public Schools is partnering with VEAP, the Twin Cities largest food pantry, to raise food and funds for local families in need. Please join us March 9-13 as we work to fully stock VEAP’s pantry and support them with financial gifts! With the help of area businesses, organizations, and other school districts, VEAP is aiming high to raise a total of $300,000 and 75,000 pounds of food during this critical spring drive. Every item and dollar have a huge impact: $10 allows VEAP to distribute the equivalent of 30 meals. Thank you for you and your student’s help! During our 2025 drive, Edina collected over 9,000 lbs of food and $4,700 in donations, so let’s beat that number this year, Hornets!

VEAP has been at the forefront of helping additional families in need these past few weeks in Minneapolis. Last year Concord donated over 2,200 lbs of food and $375. This year due to the increased need in our community we have set a goal of 3,000 lbs of food and $1000. Help Concord reach our goal and show our generosity to our neighbors and community! If you would like to give a monetary donation you can do so online on the VEAP website HERE- please indicate Concord Elementary in the notes section. 

We are looking for parent volunteers throughout the week. Please sign up HERE. 

Most Needed Items

Non-perishables + unopened, unexpired items. No bottled water, please.

Good Morning Monday: March 9

Oatmeal, whole grain cereals (Shredded Wheat, Kashi, bran cereals, Chex), breakfast bars

Toilet Paper Tuesday: March 10

Toilet paper, tissues, baby wipes, disposable diapers, paper towels and other paper products.

Wash-up Wednesday: March 11

Laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant, toothpaste and other hygiene items.

Baking Time Thursday: March 12

Flour, cooking oil, sugar, spices, baking powder and other baking essentials

Anything Goes Friday: March 13

Hearty canned soups, gluten-free items (brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, cornmeal; nut flours and butters; rice crackers, GF snacks), birthday party

Note: VEAP will take ANY item ANY day! Thank you!