White Bear Lake City Council 07/28/2026

The City of White Bear Lake held a City Council meeting on July 28, 2026, which included a presentation from Perry Peterson, Executive Director of the White Bear Area Food Shelf. The discussion focused on the food shelf's operations, including its shift to a model emphasizing healthy, fresh food distribution through curbside pickup, community markets, and mobile markets. The food shelf purchases over half of its food, primarily from Second Harvest, and relies heavily on volunteers. The council discussed the impact of federal SNAP program changes on food insecurity and the increased demand for food shelf services. While no direct procurement or contract awards were addressed, the presentation highlighted budgetary considerations related to food purchasing and program funding. The meeting also covered community engagement events and upcoming election information, with no new business or public hearings scheduled.