Stock the Shelves in March!

Minnesota FoodShare Campaign Benefits Neighbors Annual March Food & Fundraising Drive Helps Stock the Shelves Donations of food and funds during the month of March are critical to keep the shelves stocked at Neighbors, Inc. “We count on the generosity of our donors during Minnesota Foodshare in March to help us provide for the hungry [...]

2020-08-03T09:43:40-05:00February 11th, 2019|Donors, Food Shelf, News|

Impact of the Government Shutdown

We have had several phone calls and inquiries about the effects of the government shutdown on our community members. At this point, the most direct effect we are seeing is the uncertainty it is causing people using SNAP (government issued food support) and the concerns of how the shutdown will impact their monthly benefits. Here [...]

2020-08-03T09:45:53-05:00January 24th, 2019|Programs|

Volunteer Spotlight: Susan J.

December’s volunteer spotlight is Susan, one of our dedicated Holiday Gift Program volunteers. Susan works hard to make sure all of the families seeking holiday gift assistance have warm winter gear and clothing for their children. “I have enjoyed all of the aspects of (my) volunteering but it is especially rewarding to help with the [...]

2020-08-03T09:47:24-05:00December 11th, 2018|Holiday Programs, Volunteers|

December Menu Makers: Dried Plums

Check out the seasonal recipe features for this month's Menu Makers item: dried plums. Whether you are entertaining or just relaxing at home, these recipes will get you in the holiday spirit! Click here for a complete list of dried plum recipes. Also, we'd like to wish the Menu Makers program at happy 4th [...]

2020-08-03T09:48:24-05:00November 30th, 2018|Food Shelf, Programs|

Walk with Neighbors to Fight Hunger

Looking for a meaningful way to give back on Thanksgiving? Help us as we fight hunger (and have fun doing it!) The Walk to End Hunger is an indoor, family-friendly walk with lots of activities - such as face painters, fitness games, a food packing project and more. Find out what a past participant has [...]

2020-08-03T09:50:10-05:00October 25th, 2018|Donating, Events, Food Shelf|

Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica H.

Jessica became involved with the Neighbors’ Come As You Are program in her early 20’s when she began taking her younger brother to the bi-monthly events. She quickly transitioned from attendee to helping out as a volunteer and now she leads the events. Working alongside the Volunteer Department at Neighbors, Jessica helps coordinate the programs [...]

2020-08-03T09:52:12-05:00October 11th, 2018|Come As You Are (CAYA), Programs, Volunteers|

Volunteer Spotlight: TESA Group

Students who are enrolled in the District 917 TESA (Transitional Education Service Alternative Program) program have been volunteering at the Neighbors food shelf since September 2016. Originally placed by VolunteerMatch, students in the TESA group acquire valuable volunteer experience on a weekly basis. TESA’s post high school program also gives students with disabilities between 18 [...]

2020-08-03T09:54:41-05:00September 11th, 2018|Food Shelf, Volunteers|

Volunteer Spotlight: Elise H.

A regular Neighbors Clothes Closet and Event Department Volunteer, Elise, recently also joined the team of volunteers that pick up extra produce at local Farmer’s Markets. Since she volunteers in a variety of ways for Neighbors, we wanted to ask her about her experiences. Q: What brought you to Neighbors? A: I remember my aunt [...]

2020-08-03T09:56:18-05:00August 23rd, 2018|Clothes Closet, Volunteers|
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