Hunger Solutions Minnesota is a comprehensive hunger relief organization that works to end hunger in Minnesota. We take action to assure food security for all Minnesotans by supporting agencies that provide food to those in need, advancing sound public policy, and guiding grassroots advocacy.
Minnesota Vikings’ food & wine experience
October 20, 2008
6:00 – 9:00 PM
The Taste of NFL is a party with a real purpose!
It’s about food, fun and football, but most importantly
it’s about addressing the needs of the hungry in Minnesota.
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Taste great food and sample wines from more than 20 of the Twin Cities’ best restaurants • Meet your favorite Vikings players, both current and alumni • Bid on one-of-a-kind silent and live auction items• All net proceeds benefit Hunger Solutions in partnership with Second Harvest Heartland through the Vikings Children’s Fund.

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A government report out today may influence the prices consumers pay for food in coming months. Grain prices have played a significant role in rising food costs this year. But those prices have dropped dramatically since last summer.
Today’s U.S.
A student qualifies for free school meals if household income is no greater than 130 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Reduced-price school meals (no more than 40 cents for lunch and 30 cents for breakfast) are available to a student if income is more than 130 percent but less than 185 percent of federal poverty guidelines.