FARGO — All four walls are up at the site of Great Plains Food Bank's future statewide distribution center, which leadership says should open by fall 2027. ADVERTISEMENT"The need is growing," Great Plains Food Bank CEO Ann Prifrel said. Construction work takes place Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at the site of Great Plains Food Bank's future statewide distribution center. ADVERTISEMENTGreat Plains Food Bank is the main source of food for food pantries throughout North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. The food bank distributes food to more than 200 pantry partners including schools, health clinics and churches.