Creating a community where neighbors share the love of God through service to each other.

Hours of Operation

**PLEASE NOTE: HOURS ARE DIFFERENT FOR THE FOOD PANTRY/OUTREACH AND THRIFT STORE/DONATIONS

YOU are the Link

SERVICES

The Link “fills the gap” in local resources.

VOLUNTEER

Get involved and make a difference.

DONATE

The Link is made possible by people like you!

OUR MISSION

  • Help people access community resources through relationships and advocacy with service agencies

  • Identify gaps in service to people in need and engage community members in using
    their resources to address these needs

  • Empower low-income people to build and sustain their own social, economic, and spiritual well-being

  • Increase community awareness about the reality of poverty in our community

Community Revival Boutique and Thrift Shop

is open to the public and changes weekly. They sell clothing, household décor, furniture, and much more!

All proceeds from CRBT kick back into The Link’s programs to help serve your neighbors in need.

For a list of items we do not accept, please click the “Learn More” button below.

Store Hours / Donation Drop off

  • Thursday 10 am - 6 pm

  • Friday 10 am - 3 pm

  • Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

    Call ahead for bigger donations.

Smokin’ for The Link

The “Rib Fest” (as it has become affectionately known) is The Link’s premier summer fundraising event. This event makes it possible to help stabilize children, families, and seniors in need.

Rib Fest is Saturday, June 7th, 2025 from 2 pm - 5 pm in the New London City Parking Lot (by Goat Ridge Brewing and Firehall).

Look for more details in the coming months!

2023 Impact

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Pray for The Link and your community;

Help us spread awareness by talking about The Link to your friends and family and share information on social media;

Donate unexpired food items to the Food Pantry;

Organize a food drive;

Volunteer at Community Revival Boutique and Thrift and/or The Food Pantry;

Donate your gently used clothing and household goods- (all proceeds kick back into The Link’s programs, helping your neighbors in need);

Donate financially

REMEMBER, FOR EVERY $1 DONATED, THE LINK CAN PURCHASE $10 IN FOOD THROUGH SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND.

CURRENT NEEDS:

Gently used kids and adult clothing and shoes;

Winter gear in any size;

New socks and underwear;

Blankets;

Gift cards or monetary donations to help fill the gap;

Food needs: Kid friendly food (corn dogs, chicken nuggets, french fries, pizza, crackers, chips, etc.).

DONATIONS MADE EASY!

Monthly giving at The Link is convenient.

Here are a few ways you can donate financially:

  • You can set up online giving (recurring or a one-time payment) directly through your bank or by clicking the “Donate” button on our website.

  • Mail your donation to P.O. Box 823, New London, MN. 56273

  • Come see us!!! You can drop off your donation in person at 20 Central Ave. E, New London, MN.

THE FOOD PANTRY

The Food Pantry continues to see increase in need due to increased cost of living. In 2023, The Link:

SERVED: 1,426 households;

DISTRIBUTED: 79,822 pounds of food.

CLIENT OUTREACH AND HOUSEHOLD EXCHANGE

Each month, The Link is able to provide support to a number of families facing hardships, such as (but not limited to): job loss, chronic illness, unexpected change in family dynamics, and increase in cost of living.

In 2023, your donations were able to support 102 families by helping with:

Transportation- Medical Bills- Prescription Cost- Gas- Utility Bills- Rent and Mortgage Payments and more!

Client Outreach also offered: budgeting support, networking and referrals to meet the current financial needs for many families outside of The Link’s current service area.

With the Household Exchange Program, The Link was able to connect 74 families with much needed furniture, beds, dishes and other household items to help meet their most basic needs.

WILDCAT BACKPACK PROGRAM AND SNACK PANTRY

The Link is currently serving 96 children each week from NL-S Schools with the Wildcat Backpack Program. This is an ability to supplement children’s food for the weekend when they are not in school.

The Link is also currently connecting 30 teachers with snacks for students in their classroom.

TUESDAY’S TABLE

A weekly community meal hosted by partners in the community.

Everyone is welcome to join for supper and socializing!!!

(Meals are served from 6pm-6:30pm).

1st Tuesday: Our Lady of the Lakes- Spicer

2nd Tuesday: Evangelical Covenant Church- New London

3rd Tuesday: Faith Lutheran Church- Spicer

4th Tuesday: Peace Lutheran Church- New London

5th Tuesday: Rotating