By this time of year, summer is in full swing and the busy has set in with things like vacations, BBQs, and gearing up for back to school. At Big River Farms, we are at the peak of our growing season – tomatoes are ripening, sweet corn can be eaten … [Read more...]
Cross-Sector Collaboration Fights Wasted Food
The Event Open Feasts is an event series collaboratively hosted by organizations across the MN food system to generate awareness about the issue of wasted food and inspire change in our community. Partners from government, nonprofit, education and … [Read more...]
Hunger Bash – September 14
Join us at Hunger Bash, September 14, 2018! The seventh annual Hunger Bash will take place on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 6 pm. The gala will be held at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. The evening will feature live music, delicious … [Read more...]
Volunteer Spotlight: North Star Ski Touring Club
What an impact the North Star Ski Touring Club has made for our neighbors struggling with hunger! For the past decade, this group has been volunteering monthly with The Food Group. Every third Thursday of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 am, the North … [Read more...]
Freezer/Cooler Transformation Update
Needing more space due to increased demand is a good problem to have when it comes to our Fare for All program. Fare for All is a low-cost grocery program, which increases access to fresh produce and lean meats throughout the state and helps … [Read more...]