FAQs

Yes, all monetary donations to Food For Kidz are tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our legal name is Feeding Children Stewart, and your gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations for donors in Minnesota, Washington, and across the U.S.

Over 95% of every dollar donated to Food For Kidz goes directly toward purchasing food and supplies for hungry children. Because we are a volunteer-driven organization based in Stewart, MN, we keep our administrative costs extremely low to ensure your contribution has the greatest possible impact.

No, you cannot purchase food from Food For Kidz because we are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All food packaged at our events in Minnesota and Washington is donated directly to children and families in need rather than being sold for profit.

Food For Kidz regularly ships humanitarian food aid to Haiti, Honduras, Afghanistan, and Sierra Leone. In addition to these primary international locations, we provide domestic disaster relief across North America, including recent efforts in Texas, North Carolina, and Mexico. All of our global relief efforts are organized through our dedicated volunteer teams in Stewart, Minnesota, and Spokane, Washington.

No, there is no minimum number of people required to host a Food For Kidz food packaging event. Our motto is that we will go anywhere if we can affect the life of even one child. Whether you are a small group or a large organization in Minnesota or Washington, we will help you modify the planning and details to fit your group’s size and ability to help.

Yes, you can organize a food packaging event from any location in the United States, regardless of your distance from our offices in Minnesota or Washington. Food For Kidz is a mobile organization, and we are willing to travel any distance to help your group impact the lives of children in need. If you are outside the Stewart, MN, or Spokane, WA, areas, please contact us, and we will help coordinate the logistics or connect you with a local partner.

Yes, Food For Kidz has a dedicated office and warehouse in Spokane, Washington, to serve the Pacific Northwest. Our Washington location allows us to partner closely with local churches, schools, food banks, and businesses to coordinate food packaging events across the region. While our main headquarters is in Stewart, MN, our Spokane team is ready to help volunteers throughout Washington get food to those in need.

Yes, children of all ages, from preschool and up, are welcome to volunteer at our food packaging events. We encourage families in Minnesota and Washington to bring their children to help according to their abilities. Participating in a Food For Kidz event in Stewart or Spokane is a powerful way for kids to make a tangible difference in the lives of hungry children worldwide.