Bulk pinto beans will be re-packed by volunteers and then distributed with other culturally connected food items in emergency food kits as part of The Food Group's response to families' food access being disrupted by COVID-19. As the state's … [Read more...]
CCX Media: The Food Group in New Hope: Need for food will only increase
Saturday, April 25th, 2020 The Food Group in New Hope is busy, working to help more than 170 food shelves get the food they need. Small groups of 10 people are urged to volunteer, and donations of money are appreciated. Executive director Sophia … [Read more...]
FAQs – Our COVID Response
Deeply-Rooted Gleaning Program brings Fresh Veggies to Communities
Danielle, Produce Programs Coordinator, is ready to glean rows of spinach from Twin Organic's hoop house. She, with colleague Hannah, harvested 100 lbs of this generous, fresh donation and delivered to Merrick Community Services already this … [Read more...]
Kare 11: Non-profit partners with liquor stores to create food drive for those in need
The Food Group is partnering with Surly Gives a Damn and 10 local liquor stores on an emergency food drive to give back during the increase in food insecurity we are seeing due to the COVID-19 virus. "In the 10 years that SGAD has worked with The … [Read more...]