Fighting hunger event raises over $64,000 Food shelves and weekend backpack programs in Otter Tail and Wadena counties will be helped with the funds. Written By: Staff reports | × The Friends of Friends Fighting Hunger charity event continued to attract crowds virtually on Jan. 30. Attendees from Otter Tail and Wadena counties along with nationwide attendees helped the event hit a major milestone of raising over $1,000,000 since the inception of the group in 2008. During this pandemic, community members have all experienced some sort of unexpected challenge but the one piece that has stayed true and strong for the communities is giving back to those in need. Food shelves have been hit hard over this past year along with the need of the weekend feeding backpack programs throughout the counties, according to a United Way news release.