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Archives: Hunger Matters
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December Reflections: Advocacy and Public Policy
December 22, 2020 By: Rachel Sosnowchik - Public Affairs Specialist
We asked several of our teams “If not for COVID…” to uncover some bright spots in an otherwise dark year. In this post, hear from our advocacy and public policy team about the role of governmental programs to fight hunger in a pandemic.
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Using Data to Drive the Hunger Fight
December 21, 2020 By: Rebecca Mino - Manager of Applied Research and Public Policy
A crisis as dynamic and widespread as the COVID-19 pandemic requires access to and action on real-time data. Learn how our research team along with those at the regional level access, interpret and act on available research.
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Evolving Corporate Partnerships in Times of Crisis
December 21, 2020 By: Heather Olson - Corporate Development Officer
Working to end hunger is a team effort, and this year especially our corporate partners have helped us rise to meet the surging need. We sat down (virtually) with one of those partners, Wells Fargo, to reflect on this year and their response and adaptations.
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December Reflections: SNAP Outreach
December 18, 2020 By: Tina England - SNAP Outreach Specialist Supervisor
We asked several of our teams “If not for COVID…” to uncover some bright spots in an otherwise dark year. In this post, our SNAP Outreach team describes a year that completely redefined what outreach truly means.
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December Reflections: Transportation
December 16, 2020 By: Paul Jacobs - Director of Transportation
We asked several of our teams “If not for COVID…” to uncover some bright spots in an otherwise dark year. In this post, hear from our transportation team on what it’s looked like to keep up with record distributions to community.
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Rent Eats First: The Intersection of Hunger and Housing
December 15, 2020 By: Alison Griffin
While the COVID vaccine rollout begins, the crisis remains acute for too many Americans, most notably those who are housing insecure or unhoused. This week’s update to the community welcomed partners from Neighborhood House, Involve MN, and Minnesota Housing’s Prevent and End Homelessness to understand the connection between housing and hunger.
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December Reflections: Child Hunger
December 14, 2020 By: JoAnna Lund - Child Hunger Program Manager
We asked several of our teams “If not for COVID…” to uncover some bright spots in an otherwise dark year. In this post, hear from our Child Hunger team on what distance learning has meant for keeping kids nourished and ready to learn.
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December Reflections: Food Bank Operations
December 11, 2020 By: Omar Jarrar - Director of Operations
We asked several of our teams “If not for COVID…” to uncover some bright spots in an otherwise dark year. In this post, hear from our operations team, the tireless frontline and very-much-essential team behind the 100 million pounds of food distributed this year.
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December Reflections: Volunteer Services
December 8, 2020 By: Alison Griffin
We asked several of our teams “If not for COVID…” to uncover some bright spots in an otherwise dark year. In this post, hear from our Volunteer Experience team on what their year as frontline workers has been like.
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Meeting with Our Congressional Delegation
December 8, 2020 By: Rachel Sosnowchik - Public Affairs Specialist
Leaders from Minnesota’s food banks will meet with our U.S. Senators and Representatives this week to make an urgent appeal for hunger relief. See what’s on the agenda.
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Our Stories of Giving and Receiving Help
December 4, 2020 By: Alison Griffin
In a year marked by behavior changes of all kinds, a story of one person’s decision to donate generously and another person’s story to reach out for an extended helping hand.
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