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.
New Hours for Services
Food Distribution hours are Monday – Friday 10am – 1pm ONLY Office Lobby is closed to visitors. Please call us prior to coming to our office Monday – Friday between 9am – 3pm at 507.452.5591 to discuss any of your needs, concerns or questions. Food and Cash donations may be dropped off using our loading […]
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 […]
Winona Volunteer Services is seeking a part-time Receptionist
Winona Volunteer Services (WVS), a nonprofit service provider, is seeking a part-time receptionist to be the first point of contact for people visiting WVS in person or calling in by phone. Additional duties include a wide variety of clerical, reception, bookkeeping and program support functions for the staff. We are looking for a multi-tasker with […]
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 […]