[img_assist|nid=127|title=|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=515|height=640] Hosting a food fundraiser is a great way to raise necessary cash donations for any food shelf or for Hunger Solutions Minnesota.

Arranging for the food: The amount of food depends on the number of people invited. It could be donated by a business sponsor (who would be listed on the invitation and the food facts menu) or it could be provided by a faith community. Free advertising goes a long way in persuading larger groups to donate their time and effort for a fundraising dinner. Or, the dinner could be a potluck right out of your home or community room.

Invitations: Print one of these for each guest. On it you can include the reason for the dinner, and why it is so important that people come together to talk about and donate money to end hunger in Minnesota.

Food Facts Menu: Print one of these for each guest. Besides reading about what they’re going to eat, your guest can read about the work that is being done to solve the hunger problem in the state.

Gifts: Print one of these for each guest. It will show them how they can be a part of the solution to end hunger.

Thank you cards: Print one of these for each guest. People like to feel good about giving money. This card will tell them how their money is being spent. Contact the organization that you’re working with and find out how they will be using the money. Put this in the card.