About Us

Our mission is to serve families and individuals in times of need. We encourage with words that create hope and with deeds that bring joy. Guided by the following principals, we: welcome all who enter our doors as equals, respecting their dignity and accepting them as best we can without judgment; encourage those we serve to develop their capacity for … [Read More...]

Resources

Greg and Ann - Contrast - Low Res

The Fruit of the Vine provides resource services to assist our Neighbors through other non-food related issues of life.  FOTV has developed a community resource directory that aids our Neighbors on the pathways to recovery. It is not uncommon to see referral agencies and partners in the lobby of our facility during food shelf operations (e.g. Second Harvest manned the SNAP booth). The following is a list of our current resources. Resource … [Read More...]

Need Help?

Need Help?

If you are struggling or trapped in the gaps of poverty and need assistance, please drop by our food distributions at our 13798 Parkwood Drive, Burnsville location. We can provide 55 to 65 pounds of food in all food groups either during our emergency assistance times or during our normal food shelf hours.  Groceries are provided once a month to a Household. Seniors and the mobility challenged are asked to enter through our main lobby doors and … [Read More...]

A day @ FOTV

Click the Play button to see a day at the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf

This video was created by Maggie Hitchinson, thank you for all you do Maggie!

How are we doing?

2011 Month People Served House- holds Total Weight
January 6,389 1,559 102,275
February 5,992 1,444 86,066
March 6,422 1,526 89,261
April 6,831 1,633 99,142
May 6,327 1,498 80,641
June 7,103 1,715 94,487
July 7,358 1,701 95,798
August 6,733 1,617 87,864
September 6,438 1,562 86,334
October 7,5437 1,715 102,060
November 7,532 1,818 103,460
December 6,801 1,704 103,925
Year to date 82,196 19,635 1,144,314

Our Story

Our Story

God spoke to one person and said, “Use what you already have.” With these words, coupled with a clear vision, the Fruit of the Vine food shelf was birthed. In February of 2007, our church began a ministry that would bless and serve the working poor in our community. Our goal for the first year … [Read More...]