CAER - Community Aid of Elk River

One of the most well-respected ministries in Elk River, Minnesota is that of Community Aid of Elk River (CAER). The people of Glory of Christ have served with this ministry in various capacities through the years, and we encourage you to read the following description and prayerfully consider how the Lord might have you pray for, donate to, or engage in the ministry. May the Lord continue to bless CAER as they serve the "least of these" in Elk River!

From CAER's Website (www.caerfoodshelf.org)

Hunger knows no boundaries, has no age limits and it never takes a vacation! City or suburb, one in ten Minnesota families will go hungry tonight. More than 30 years ago, members of an Elk River ministerial association saw the need and established COMMUNITY AID ELK RIVER, often referred to simply as CAER or CAER Food Shelf, to assist people in the community who might need help with food and other basic necessities. Today, local churches, schools, youth groups, civic organizations, businesses and individuals are still joining hands in that effort.

CAER provides food and referrals or limited financial support for basic necessities to the residents of Elk River, Otsego and most of Zimmerman. Although not eligible for food, residents of Big Lake, Becker and Princeton can come to CAER for limited financial assistance.

CAER Programs

Currently, CAER offers the following programs:

• Monthly Food Assistance, including holiday meals

• Winter Wear

• Emergency Financial Assistance for shelter and utilities

• Children’s Programs: KIDZ KITZ (a supplemental summer food package), School Supplies (August), and Gifts Anonymous— a holiday toy collection and distribution program

• CAR CAER, assistance with minor car repairs or tires

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