WCCO Beret Leone | October 17, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS — It’s a hidden problem, but a growing one. Food insecurity impacts tens of thousands of Minnesotans every year. “No one wants to talk about it. No one wants to raise their hand and say I don’t have enough food to eat,” Every Meal Vice President Nate Youngblood said. Inflation […] 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
