When Ho Nguyen was offered the role of Director of Programs at The Food Group last March, she took the opportunity. She knew The Food Group was in the midst of a transformation toward centering equity in their work. And, she knew she could bring the experience and “know-how” to elevate that work, which started […] Read more
[PHOTO] Moshky Farm – a random collision leads to a beautiful partnership
Heather (left) and Marisa (right) When you meet Heather and Marisa it’s surprising their small farm business was just a dream until only a year ago. In addition to vegetable shares, Moshky Farm has offered soil regenerative landscaping services and a unique experience to “drink the farm” through cocktail shares. With every growing decision they […] Read more
PIVOT FOR THE PEAK: Reaching Seniors
Fare For All volunteer John Schade helping out at an outdoor drive-through sale. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate our lives, food shelves across the county have seen a dramatic increase in visits, especially by seniors. Local nonprofit Hunger Solutions reports that some locations are experiencing double, sometimes triple-digit increases in seniors utilizing food […] Read more
PIVOT FOR THE PEAK: Creating New Partnerships
When George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis last May, the world was already in the midst of an international pandemic. Together, these events created a social movement that The Food Group recognized as a turning point in how they work with community. The murder of George Floyd solidified that we needed to pivot and center […] Read more
Huge Food & Cash Drive has Incredible Impact
https://youtu.be/yazfMeyVHdU Thank you to the Anoka and Minneapolis stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) for providing a giving opportunity to ensure our neighbors facing food insecurity can count on nutritious essentials to supplement their meals this winter. Seventeen local congregations from the Minneapolis & Anoka stakes of the Church of […] Read more
