Welcome! 

The Bridge community pantry is a food shelf serving perham, dent, ottertail, richville, and vergas.
  • The Bridge provides temporary food support for individuals and families facing food insecurity.
  • Guests can shop one time per month - contact us if you have already shopped and are in crisis.
  • Anyone who lives or works in Perham, Dent, Ottertail, Richville, or Vergas is able to access The Bridge.
  • Guests will complete a TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) form and self-verify they meet income guidelines.
  • No person will be asked to verify address or income.
  • Guests can choose between shopping at the Perham location OR the mobile pantry, not both each month.

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Hours:
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​8am-12pm every Tuesday

​3pm-5pm 1st Tuesday of each month

​NEED ​TRANSPORTATION?

Otter Express services include: 
  • Curb to curb service.
  • Assistance for passengers with special needs.
  • Assistance with handling small parcels.
  • Three and four wheeled mobility aids can be accommodated (must not exceed 30" in width, 48" in length, and 600 pounds when occupied).
  • Two day advance notice recommended to secure reservations.
  • Call 866-998-3002 to schedule a ride.
  • Visit their website to learn more: Otter Express Public Transit – Serving Otter Tail County, MN