As the school year closes, most students are thrilled for summer vacation. But some students dread the days because for those who rely on school lunches, summer is synonymous with hunger. To address this issue, the United Way of Central MN is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a Day of Action. As part of the…
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Fare for All
This past month, some of our BLEND staff had the pleasure of volunteering with Fare for All. This non-profit organization, sponsored by the Twin Cities-based The Food Group, seeks to make quality food affordable to everyone. They accomplish this task by purchasing real food (fruits, veggies, and meats) at bulk discount rates and assembling packs of food for…
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