Bountiful Basket Food Shelf
Sites located in Chaska & Cologne
Nourishing neighbors, inspiring hope,
and supporting families on their road to
self-sufficiency.
Get Help
9.5% of households in Minnesota are food insecure and will struggle to find enough food this week. This equates to 1 in 10 households, many with children.
Volunteer
Many volunteer opportunities exist to help with the Bountiful Basket food shelf.
Donate
Bountiful Basket relies on the generosity of area community members, churches, civic organizations/groups and businesses for our continued success.
Food Assistance
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf has been serving Chaska, Carver, Chanhassen, Victoria and the surrounding area for 15 years helping people and families with hunger relief. New in July 2023, Bountiful Basket opened a second site in Cologne. This food shelf’s primary service area includes individuals and families living in the city of Cologne as well as those living in the Hancock, Benton, San Francisco, and Dahlgren Townships. While these are our traditional service areas – all are welcome. There are no income requirements to receive food assistance.
We strive to ensure every individual has access to healthy and nutritious food through our grocery store-like experience. We believe a non-judgmental, compassionate experiences are key components as we serve our community.
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Ways to Support Bountiful Basket This Summer
Become a Sustaining Member, Unlock a Matching Gift
Monthly giving provides dependable, ongoing support that allows Bountiful Basket to plan ahead, adapt to growing needs, respond to unexpected challenges as they arise, and ensure that families can count on nutritious food, compassionate support, and access to essential resources year-round.
This summer, thanks to a generous donor, Bountiful Basket will receive an additional $100 donation—up to $5,000 total—for every new Sustaining Member who signs up during June, July, or August, regardless of the monthly amount. Current Sustaining Members who increase their monthly gift during this time will also unlock the additional $100 gift.
Plus, if you set your recurring donation to start in July, your first month’s recurring donation will qualify for the Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless matching grant. See below for more details!
What Your Monthly Gift Can Mean
When you become a Sustaining Member, your monthly gift provides dependable support that helps ensure families have access to food and essential resources all year long. Below are examples of how a recurring monthly gift can make a difference in our community.
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$10/month can help provide nutritious food for one senior for each month.
- $25/month can support two mobile food deliveries each month for a household that cannot visit the food shelf.
- $50/month can help provide food for a family of four for one month.
- $100/month can provide food for 10 teens living at West Creek Apartments for one month.
- $500/month can help provide eggs for approximately 200 families each month.
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$1,000/month can help provide ground beef for 200 families each month.
These examples demonstrate how consistent monthly giving translates into consistent support for our neighbors. Whether your gift is $10 or $1,000 each month, your ongoing generosity creates a foundation of hope and stability for thousands of neighbors each year.
The Free Summer Food Market Returns for the 2026 Season
The Free Summer Food Market is back and will be held at Chaska Middle School West this season, helping ensure kids and families have access to the food they need while school is out for the summer.
The Market runs every Monday from June 8–August 17, 4–5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Bountiful Basket is proud to be a partner of the Free Summer Food Market and will be on-site on the following dates to share additional information and resources: June 8, June 22, July 6, and July 20.
For more information, click the image below.
The Bountiful Basket Merchandise Store is open!
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful gift, a way to show your support, or something fun for yourself, the store features a variety of Bountiful Basket merchandise for every occasion.
From t-shirts and long-sleeve shirts to hats, mugs, tote bags, and more, there’s something for everyone — including the perfect gift for your favorite volunteer or community supporter.
Wear your Bountiful Basket merchandise with pride and help spread the word about the impact being made in our community!
Please note: This is not a fundraiser. All items are created on demand and sold at cost through an independent site. There is no cost to Bountiful Basket.
Community Resource Navigation
In September 2024, we announced our new mission, “Nourishing neighbors, inspiring hope, and supporting families on their road to self-sufficiency.” While food and good nutrition remains at the heart of what we do, we also recognize that hunger is often tied to other challenges.
One important initiative of our strategic plan is the addition of a Community Resource Navigator—a more holistic way to serve those in need. We recognize that food insecurity often goes hand-in-hand with broader challenges like housing instability, healthcare access, and employment barriers. To address these needs, our Community Resource Navigator works directly with clients, identifying gaps in services and connecting them to essential community resources such as housing support, employment services, healthcare, childcare, and financial literacy programs.
RECENT NEWS
Bountiful Basket Named 2025 Non-Profit of the Year
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School Snack Program Returns for a Third Year
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf is proud to once again partner with Eastern Carver County Schools and...
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf Receives Refrigerated Truck Through Lions Club Collaboration
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf is excited to announce the addition of a new refrigerated truck to its...
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf
– Chaska Location
1600 Bavaria Road
Chaska, MN. 55318
952-556-0244
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf
- Cologne Location
102 Lake Street W
Cologne, MN. 55322
952-988-2802
Chaska Hours
Monday – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday – 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday – 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Friday – 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 9 am – Noon
Cologne Hours
Tuesdays- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday – 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Donated food may be dropped off at the Bountiful Basket during all open hours.
Note: Cologne phone is answered during all Chaska & Cologne operating hours.