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February 5, 2009

HSM Agency Highlight February 2009

New in 2009, HSM will be profiling a member agency in each of our member newsletters. Click here to read the profile of the Renville County Food Shelf located in Olivia, MN.

TEFAP Update February 2009

TEFAP products continue to arrive at the food banks at better than a million pounds per month. These volumes should continue at least through June of this year. Click here to read more.

HSM Membership Applications for 2009

We invite you to renew your membership with Hunger Solutions Minnesota for 2009. Your dues support our many services offered to member food shelves. Click here to read more.

The Minnesota Food and Nutrition Network Funding Opportunity

The Minnesota Food & Nutrition Network (MFNN) is a member-based organization that fosters coalitions to build and strengthen alliances focused on nutrition and physical activity for low-income persons. MFNN is seeking subcontractors to provide nutrition education targeted at people eligible or receiving food support. Click here to read more.

Food Support Update February 2009

Click here to read about a Food Support Waiver that was effective January 1, 2009, an increase in Minnesota Food Support usage and information on how to order Food Support Outreach materials from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Free Tax Preparation and Tax Credits for Low- to Moderate-Income Families

Many low- to moderate-income families are eligible for free tax preparation services and e-filing. Using these services saves families hundreds of dollars in unnecessary fees. One resource is the Help Minnesota Save website which covers tax topics important to many Minnesota families, including tax credits, tax education and outreach, free tax preparation, and Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs). Click here to read more.

Stay Warm Minnesota Campaign

Every Minnesota family knows the challenges we face living here during our cold winters. But those challenges will be especially tough this winter with higher than average fuel prices and an uncertain economy. The Stay Warm Minnesota campaign was launched to help every Minnesota family experience a safe and comfortable winter without having their home heating bills overtake the entire family budget. Click here to read more.

Join the Digital TV Transition

On June 12, 2009, if you have an over-the-air analog TV set – one that uses rabbit ears or a rooftop antenna – your TV may not work. Act now. Get the free government-sponsored coupon to buy a converter box, a one-time purchase that will let your current TV receive the new digital signal. Click here to read more.

Meet HSM Staff Person, James Redmond

During 2009, to help you get to know HSM better, a staff or board member will be introduced in each newsletter. In this edition, please meet HSM staff person, James Redmond. Click here to read James’ profile.

Recent news:

  • Otter Tail County: Food pantries try to keep up with recent layoffs

    Otter Tail County, Minnesota (WDAY TV) – Ottertail’s Thumper Pond is a place for chip-shots, hooks and summer slices, but this weekend, it will host an effort to help food pantries there swamped with people facing recent layoffs in otter tail county.

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  • A saviour for the hungry in north Anoka County

    The downward, tired gaze told Jim Kappelhoff something was wrong with the students. When he asked if they had had breakfast and they responded that it was not their turn, those words broke his heart.

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  • Stillwater: Jennings State Bank has most successful food drive

    Jennings State Bank had its best-ever annual Christmas Food Drive just when the Valley Outreach Foodshelf needed it most.

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