First, all cash donations recieved in the month of July for our food programs will count towards a proportional match from Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless. You can donate online on this website or by mailing your check to Winona Volunteer Services 402 East Second Street Winona MN 55987. Indicate food or […]
Welcome to Winona Volunteer Services
Winona Volunteer Services is a non-profit service provider and advocate working to improve the quality of life in our community.
With a caring network of dedicated volunteers and partners, we secure and distribute food, clothing, information, referrals, and emergency assistance in a respectful and dignified manner to people in need.
WVS News & Updates
4th of July Holiday
Winona Volunteer Services will be closed on Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th in observance of this national holiday.
A Change in Food Shelf Hours
Effective July 6, 2020 Food Distribution Hours are: Mondays- Tuesdays – Wednesdays 10am – 1pm Thursdays 3pm – 6pm Fridays 2pm – 5pm Here is what to expect when you come to the food shelf. We suspended the use of food shelf cards, so you don’t need to show us anything to recieve […]
March 28th SCOUTING FOR FOOD food drive CANCELLED
Please know the March 28th Scouting for Food food drive is cancelled. The scouts are doing their part to all fight Covid-19 and the best way to do that is to stay in place. You can still support the food shelf with a cash donation by check mailing it to: Winona Volunteer Services c/o Boy […]
Updates on Services provided at Winona Volunteer Services
Due to the threat of community spread of the coronavirus, we have closed The Clothes Shop until further notice and we are not accepting donations during this time. We look forward to seeing you again soon! The WVS food shelf is switching to an emergency food distribution model on Tuesday March 24th. Any household needing […]
What you need to know about WVS during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Winona Volunteer Services will continue normal business hours for the time being. However, we have implemented additional safety measures to protect our volunteers, staff and anyone who utilizes our services. In general, we ask you to: Please do not come to WVS for a service if you do not feel well. Stay home if you […]
Minnesota FoodShare Month Begins
The annual Minnesota FoodShare Campaign is underway for Winona Volunteer Services (WVS). This is our first major food drive of 2020 and we are counting on our community partners to help us raise $25,000 and collect 25,000 pounds of food for the WVS food shelf. We encourage your participation in this statewide event that runs […]
Please welcome……….
Please welcome Bev Speltz as our Volunteer Coordinator for Winona Volunteer Services.