Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program
Month of February
Hy-Vee, 4800 42nd Ave N, New Hope, MN
We have been selected as the beneficiary of the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program that supports local non-profits! Each time a $2.50 red My Heart Reusable Bag is purchased at the New Hope Hy-Vee during the month of
February, we will receive a $1 donation. This is a great way to raise awareness, support the environment and fundraise for our organization. To learn more about this program, please visit hy-vee.bags4mycause.com
Warehouse Tours at The Food Group
Thursday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
8501 54th Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of The Food Group at our New Hope warehouse. Tours held at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. RSVP to Emily at [email protected] or 763-450-3868.
Cultivate!
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-9 p.m.
Rambling River Center
325 Oak St., Farmington, MN 55024
Join The Food Group and Marnita’s Table for a feast and conversation on creating cross-cultural food systems that honor farmers while making local foods available to everyone in our communities. Let us know you’re coming! Questions? Need transportation help? Email [email protected] or call 612-928-7744 (day-of event contact: 612-875-3215).
Meet Our Executive Director
Friday, Feb. 21, 8-9 a.m.
The Food Group
8501 54th Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
Join The Food Group’s new executive director, Sophia Lenarz-Coy, and the Board of Directors to hear about their vision for the organization. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] or 763-450-3868.
Chow for Charity
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Red’s Savoy Pizza
225 Central Ave, Osseo, MN 55369
Stop in for lunch or dinner, or place an order for pick-up or delivery and mention The Food Group when ordering and Savoy’s will donate 20% of sales to us!
*Only applicable at the Osseo location
Hunger Day on the Hill
Thursday, Feb. 27
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Christ Lutheran Church (105 University Ave. W., St. Paul)
Let’s put ending hunger in Minnesota at the top of the Legislature’s to-do list. Prepare and practice speaking on key issues. Visit with your legislators (meetings will be set up for you by Hunger Solutions). Light lunch provided. We look forward to advocating together for sound public policy on hunger issues.
Volunteer
Check out our VolunteerHub for upcoming volunteer opportunities.