Meeting the needs of families experiencing food insecurity requires strong local organizations and community support. Through the Working Here Fund and other community investments, AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry) partners with organizations working to improve food access and expand hunger-relief resources throughout rural communities.
Key takeaways
AgCountry invests in organizations working to improve rural food access.
Great Plains Food Bank is expanding its capacity to serve communities across North Dakota.
AgCountry invested $245,700 in hunger-relief efforts in 2025.
Working Here Fund grant opportunities are available to eligible nonprofits.
Expanding capacity to meet growing demand
AgCountry supports Great Plains Food Bank's statewide distribution center campaign, which will strengthen the organization's ability to serve communities throughout North Dakota.
Expanding food distribution with a 70,500-square-foot facility
The facility will increase warehouse space by 57%, nearly double pallet racking capacity, expand freezer and cooler storage capacity by 128%, and increase volunteer capacity. The facility will also add dedicated space for food repacking and future growth.
As more individuals and families seek food assistance, expanded infrastructure helps ensure food can be accepted, stored, and distributed efficiently across the state's feeding network.
Hunger-relief investment in 2025
AgCountry invested $245,700 in hunger-relief efforts across its territory.
The expanded facility will help Great Plains Food Bank accept, store, and distribute more food to communities across North Dakota.
Apply for a Working Here Fund grant
The Working Here Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life and strengthen rural communities. Eligible projects include hunger-relief efforts, food-access initiatives, and other programs that address local needs and create lasting community impact.
Organizations working to increase food distribution capacity or improve access to food assistance are encouraged to apply for a Working Here Fund grant.
Grant opportunities of up to $5,000 are available quarterly, and up to $15,000 and $25,000 are available semiannually.
