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Archives: Hunger Matters
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The Need for Prepared Meals in the Fight to End Hunger
September 18, 2020 By: Alison Griffin
Time, ability and access barriers mean many of us go without the nourishment and nutrition of a prepared meal, even during these challenging times when that comfort is needed most. Second Harvest Heartland and our program Minnesota Central Kitchen are on a mission to change that.
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Make Your Plan to Vote to End Hunger This Fall
September 18, 2020 By: Rachel Sosnowchik
Voting is important not only to the communities and clients we serve every day, but also to the policies and programs that further our mission to end hunger. And early voting starts today in Minnesota!
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Y’all, I Cooked That!Â
September 9, 2020 By: Jadea Washington, Appetite For Change
Founded by three women in 2011, Appetite For Change is a community-led nonprofit in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool to build health, wealth and social change. Their programs bring community members together to engage with food in ways that strengthen the local economy, nourish families and support social connection.
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Minnesota Central Kitchen Aims to Distribute One Million Prepared Meals
September 4, 2020 By: Emily Paul
What launched in late March as an emergency response initiative has grown into a vital community resource for those who prepare and those who are sustained by the 25,000 meals this collaborative distributes each week. Get caught up with Minnesota Central Kitchen.
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Federal SNAP Program More Important Than Ever In Fight to Stop Hunger During the Coronavirus Pandemic
September 3, 2020 By: U.S. Senator Tina Smith
SNAP is one of our country’s most vital social safety nets and plays a critical role in reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty in Minnesota and across the country. Written by U.S. Senator Tina Smith.
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One Woman’s Journey from Food Shelf Client to Coordinator
September 2, 2020 By: Alison Griffin
Take it from Zenobia Carson: Food shelves are a blessing, whether as a source of sustenance or service. Now more than ever, Minnesotans can and should turn to the more than 816 food resources available throughout the state.
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Update to the Community: Food Resources
September 2, 2020 By: Alison Griffin
As troubling as today’s surge in hunger is, so is the stigma associated with seeking out and receiving assistance. This week’s community update centered on the need for all of us to give and receive help if we’re going to make it through COVID as a community.
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