Our friends at Town Square TV have produced a couple of stories recently about Neighbors. We think they are fabulous! Check them out below. Meet Virginia: Volunteer Extraordinaire - http://vimeo.com/114800015 Come As You Are Program - http://vimeo.com/townsquaretv/comeasyouare
Ever wonder what the holidays are like at Neighbors? Check out this cool picture video of some of this season's highlights. http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Rg9iV7Ba
Delbert the Duck has Holiday Elves Duck elf checking on Christmas toys. Of course we know of Santa’s elves They watch so we behave ourselves Now we’ve learned – we never knew – That Delbert also has a crew Of ducks who keep an eye on us They never quack and [...]
We were honored this weekend to have Nick Ferraro of the Pioneer Press do a piece on 40 Years of Heartwarming Stories at Neighbors. Please check it out. The photos were done by the PiPress' Scott Takushi and are wonderful as well. http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_26987774/neighbors-inc-have-its-story-told-thanks-grant
The following items are still needed for our holiday "Love Your Neighbor" program: Girls: Clothing - size 12 (everything) & size 16 (tops, sweaters & pajamas) Boys: Clothing size 12 (everything), pants (sizes 10-12) & pajamas (size 14) Both Girls & Boys : toys for ages 12+ and hats/mittens/gloves sizes 4 & up Men's extended [...]
I saw a report recently about a research project that had been conducted by an organization called Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). The research undertook to find out what Americans know about the issue of hunger in our country, and how Americans think the problem should be dealt with. FRAC is the lead advocacy [...]
Neighbors, Inc. is looking for a Food Shelf Assistant at our facility in South St. Paul. We are a non-profit social service agency that serves northern Dakota County. Job requires managing volunteers, sorting and stocking food, placing food on shelves according to date and type, packing and assisting with grocery orders for clients, keeping food [...]
Come As You Are celebrated the start of fall last night. Music and entertainment was provided by local band the “Salt Tree People”, formerly known as the “Salt Tree Boys” with the addition of their first female member. Come As You Are Participants and Volunteers had a great time at the Fall Spectacular. [...]
The Incomparable and Amazing Scott Andrews manages Neighbors' Food Shelf Scott writes a monthly piece about the needs in the Food Shelf. This month he told us about Eunice and clients and volunteers who are gluten intolerent. This week’s Neighbor Spotlight is Eunice. Eunice has some unique dietary needs. She has Celiac disease, which means [...]
Leanne Brown has put together a book with culinary tips and recipes for people living on a SNAP budget. It is a beautiful book and has some fascinating recipes, including interesting soups. Here is a link. Her web site: http://www.leannebrown.ca/
Models of all ages will be featuring the Neighbors' Clothes Closet attire. Saturday, September 20th Luther Memorial Church 315 15th Ave N South St. Paul, MN 55075 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Croissant and salad luncheon, coffee, tea, milk and dessert will be served! Proceeds will go to support Neighbors, Inc. All are invited! [...]
The University of Saint Thomas has been very good to us this summer! Students who are learning about gardening and testing out effective methods have been bringing in produce weekly. This week they hit a record, In this picture you see 682 pounds of fresh garden produce! -Scott Andrews
Nancy, Giving Garden Donations Neighbors' Garden Party Thanks to Nancy Shepherd for once again opening her garden for her annual Garden Party! Each year, Nancy supports Neighbors Inc. by showing off her beautiful gardens. The 2014 Garden Party is Wednesday August 6 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please bring a financial or food donation. We're [...]
SSPHS Junior Kimberly Wilmes put on a fashion show themed - Everyday to Prom Day which featured clothes from our very own Neighbors Clothes Clothes. It was about giving back and fashion you can afford. Check out the incredible video on why she choose to do this - https://vimeo.com/93427245 The show will be running [...]
A huge thank you to the students of Henry Sibley High School in the ALMAS and SADD programs. They collected 120 pairs of shoes for Neighbors' Clothes Closet. Robert Hanson, their Spanish Teacher came along but was too shy to be on camera. For more information on Almas, here is a dated story but you [...]
On Sunday, we had the pleasure of having a group of Girl Scouts help collect and sort out food in the Food Shelf. They had so much energy, especially on a Sunday morning, and collected over 600 pounds of food for us. What a fun and inspirational way for these young kids to help the community. Thanks for [...]
A GIANT thank you to First Presbyterian Church!!! They dropped off 500 pre- assembled personal hygiene kits and a check for $436.85. Each kit include 2 rolls of toilet paper (which we were totally out of in the food shelf as of earlier this week), a comb, razor, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo and [...]
Love Your Neighbor 2014 Love Your Neighbor Holiday Program - over 1,000 families served in 2013. Love Your Neighbor supplements the resources of families whose holiday might otherwise be meager and serve as a clearinghouse, bringing together the generosity of the community and directing it in an orderly way to assist area families. [...]
The happiness generosity creates...The Tale of the Lloyd’s Barbecue Ribs. In late February we received a call from a friend at Lloyd’s Barbecue offering to donate some ribs to our food shelf. “Some ribs” didn’t do it justice. Two days later we picked up three and a half skids, about 3,500 pounds. And less than [...]
The Food Shelf was Neighbors’ first program designed to help those in need in the south metro area. Neighbors’ Food Shelf opened its doors in 1972, and still continues to provide for the community forty years later. The Food Shelf provides food and hygiene products for about 330 families and individuals needing assistance each month. [...]