Don’t you love this time of year, when the landscape starts turning green and the flowers are in bloom? Now is also the time when many are starting to plant their gardens with fruits and vegetables to harvest later in the season – including Neighbors! We have four planters on-site that are maintained by a [...]
Saturday, May 14, is the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Each year across the country, mail carriers help their local food shelves by collecting food donations -- and all you have to do to participate is leave a bag or box of food next to your mailbox before your mail is delivered! Your mail carrier will pick [...]
Last chance to sign up! The last day to apply for holiday program assistance at Neighbors is Wednesday, December 9th. Apply in person at the Neighbors office (lower level). To qualify you must live in Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake or West St. Paul. Hours for applications are [...]
Once again, Santa's elves are hard at work at Neighbors getting ready to distribute gifts, toys and clothing to seniors and families in our community this holiday season. An anticipated 1,000+ families will be served this holiday season. We couldn't do it without the support of our volunteers and the generosity of the community. If [...]
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: [...]
Community Events, Promotions & Deals to Benefit Neighbors, Inc. Neighbors, Inc. is grateful for the support of all of the organizations, businesses and community partners who are coordinating benefit events this holiday season. Every Child Should Receive a New Book Donations accepted until December 5th (drop-off at South St. Paul City Hall or the South St. [...]
Moving? Don't want to make space in your moving boxes with the food in your cupboard? You can donate it to a local food shelf through Move For Hunger. Recently, Neighbors, Inc. has been blessed to be the recipient of food donations from local moving companies who participate in the Move For Hunger program. Started in [...]
Do you have confidential documents and outdated technology clutter?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 [...]
Fall Fashion Show Saturday, September 26, 2015 Featuring clothes from the Neighbors Clothes Closet, this 2nd annual fashion show is the can't miss fashion event in South St. Paul this Fall! Models of all ages will showcase a variety of thrift store outfits that will help you transition your wardrobe from Summer to Fall. Clothing featured in [...]
Everything I Needed to Know About Life I Learned at the Food Shelf written by Food Shelf Volunteers for former boss Rebecca's last day 1. The Dented Can Volunteers are like dented cans. We may have dents and folds in unusual places, but our expiration dates have not yet expired. 2. The Clam Juice There [...]
SSPPS Partners with Neighbors Inc The District is very happy to announce the partnership between SSP Early Learning and Neighbors Inc. This summer, we will be placing a Screening Nurse and a Family Support Worker at the Neighbors Inc facility to support families with early childhood screening, recruit for Early Learning services/school enrollment in our [...]
Continuing Education Workshop for July: Volunteerism in a changing world - what does it mean for Neighbors? Neighbors started with 18 volunteers back in 1972. Today, Neighbors, Inc. has nearly 1,700 volunteers each year. Join us to learn about how people are changing the way they want to volunteer and how Neighbors can better prepare [...]
Plant It Forward Whether you are a Master Gardener, garden as a hobby or are just looking for an excuse to get outdoors this Summer, please consider “planting it forward.” Donate some of your produce to the Food Shelf at Neighbors, Inc. Delicious, healthy produce is an especially welcome addition to our Food Shelf offerings [...]
Volunteers are so essential to Neighbors, Inc. and we could never be able to thank everyone enough for what they do. As a small token of our gratitude, please join us for snacks and a drink of your choice from the Black Sheep Coffee Shop. Space is limited to the first 50 response due to the [...]
What: Continuing Education Program @ Neighbors, Inc. "Multicultural Connections Between You & Your Neighbors" When: June 11, 2015 Where: Conference Room (Lower Level) Time: 12pm - 1pm (Light Lunch Provided) Presenter: Leo Montes, Commerical Appraiser for the City of Minneapolis Join us for an informative workshop on understanding your neighbors from different parts of the world. [...]
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 [...]
Springing in with recognition, Neighbors is proud to recognize Food Shelf volunteer Bill K. for his dedication to volunteering. Thank you for everything you do! Here is what a fellow volunteer said about Bill: "Bill is usually here every Monday and Friday working on meat, cereal, and everything else. On Wednesday he came in to [...]
Neighbors, Inc. provides food to over 500 families a month - but how do they do that? Now is your chance to learn! In April, the Food Shelf is opening their doors and accepting volunteers to be Food Shelf Sorters for a day. No ongoing commitment necessary. Try it out - you'll love it! Available [...]
The Star-Tribune's Janice Bitters did a nice piece on South St Paul's effort to raise our zip code (55,075 lbs.) for MN FoodShare this year. http://www.startribune.com/local/south/297856401.html?page=1&c=y