Accept the 2017 Food Shelf Challenge from Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless and Neighbors, Inc. this July. You can make a difference for hungry families in our community. Minnesota summers were made for trips to the cabin, boat rides on the lake, and farmers market outings, not food shelf visits. But that’s the [...]
Join us again for a fun-filled evening of beer, appetizers, lawn games and a silent auction on July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wabasha Brewing Company! Admission includes two tasty glasses of brew from Wabasha's tap selection, as well as delicious appetizers from the Neighbors 2017 Food Fight Champion - Cherokee Tavern. New [...]
Once again, we are humbled by the support we received from the community during the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign. This year, we collected a combined total of 324,859 pounds/dollars to help feed our neighbors in need. To everyone who donated, volunteered and helped spread the word, thank you! We are so grateful.
As you get ready to read Griffin's latest stop, don't forget -- punch cards are available at the Neighbors office or by clicking here! -- The day was Sunday, the mission: chicken. After recruiting a couple of friends to partake in the adventure, I hopped into my Chevy and fired down Highway 52 with aplomb. [...]
The Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign is here! This annual food and fund drive helps us stock the shelves for the busy summer months ahead, plus the amount we raise plays a role in how much FoodShare funding we receive later in the year – so a donation now goes even further. This year, we’re hoping [...]
We're just over a week into the Great Neighbors’ Food Fight is underway and have been hearing great things about the contenders battling for the “best chicken wings” title! This year, we've tapped our marketing and communications intern, Griffin, to provide post-meal reports on the six competitors. His first stop? The Mississippi Pub. Read on to [...]
Thank you to everyone who supported Neighbors, Inc. during Give to the Max Day! With your help, we raised $33,600 to help our neighbors in need in northern Dakota County. These funds will help provide local individuals and families with food, clothing, transportation to medical appointments and emergency assistance when they need it most.
Give back before you give thanks "Thanksgiving was never one of my favorite holidays. It just seemed to revolve only around food: prepping, eating and more eating! I was always looking for an activity to bring back the "thanks" and the "giving." The Walk to End Hunger was the perfect solution. It's a great cause [...]
Congratulations to all the winners at this year's Great Neighbors' Duck Races on October 1! Prizes may be picked up at Neighbors, Inc. during regular business hours beginning Monday, October 3. FINAL RACE One-year lease on a Jeep Renegade: Jose R. Golf package for two at Inver Wood Golf Course: Vern and Patricia W. Mall [...]
Grand-prize winner will receive a one-year Jeep lease Quack, quack! The Great Neighbors’ Duck Races are back and this year’s grand prize is one you won’t want to miss – a one-year lease on a Jeep. The fun begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, during South St. Paul’s On The Road Again festival [...]
Given the possibility of strong storms during the time of our Taps & Apps event this evening (June 22), we have decided to postpone since part of the space is outdoors. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wabasha Brewing Company. We apologize for the change, but hope [...]
The Great Neighbors’ Food Fight is underway and we’ve been hearing great things about the contenders battling for the “best burger” title! This year, Neighbors is excited to welcome guest blogger Matt McLagan, who will be providing a post-meal report as he visits each of the five participating restaurants. It’s a tough job, but someone’s [...]
Someone once said that if you keep your shoulder to the wheel, your nose to the ground and your eyes on the horizon there is no end to what you can accomplish. (To which I can remember responding, “Now, try to work in that position!”) Business Excellence Awards- 2015Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce.Photographer: [...]
Do you have confidential documents and outdated technology clutter? You can dispose of it the responsible way AND help Neighbors, Inc. at the same time! Go Green For Halloween: Recycle Your Paper & Tech Event Saturday, October 31, 2015 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 100 BridgePoint Drive #120 South St. Paul, MN 55075 Free* electronic [...]
It was a wonderful day at the Duck Races today. Thank you to all our volunteers and everyone who came out to enjoy the great weather and all the fun. Race #1 Donald D. - 5-8 Grill & Tap gift certificate Kim O. - Drkula's bowling Elizabeth L. - Timberwolves donation box Race #2 Jenn [...]
Nancy's garden party was a success. Last night the weather cooperated and Nancy's garden was gorgeous. There were whispers of fairies moving about. Thank you so much to Nancy and all who came. The event raised an amazing 270 lbs. of food and $710 for Neighbors. Neighbors is always looking for friends willing to do [...]
Jersey's Bar & Grill! What people are saying about Jerseys: "Service was great and (the) French Onion Juicy was very good." "A few of my girlfriends and I made this a girls night out and had lots of fun. My winner is Jersey's!" "This was a great event. We had lots of fun visiting the [...]
Five Local Restaurants Compete for "Best Burger" And the Proceeds Benefit Neighbors, Inc. As part of his *ahem* journalistic duties, Adam Carter with Town Square TV, took the Food Fight journey and tried all five burgers from the participating restaurants (in just one day!) Check out his experience here: https://vimeo.com/121789383 Although we're not sure we would recommend [...]
Some say it’s weather for a duck For Neighbors it’s a sign of luck Our ducks are ready for the show The swimming champs are good to go The ducks love racing – rain or shine They dream about the finish line They also care about the reason They venture out this chilly season To [...]
Working hard as a volunteer? Need a break? Want to get to know your fellow volunteers better? Join us for coffee hour at the Black Sheep Coffee Cafe. Coffee and a light snacks will be provided by Neighbors, Inc. Please come and enjoy a cup of coffee – any kind – on Neighbors. Your coffee [...]