| June 18, 2008 |
A Message From Our Director
Congratulations and thank you for the successful passage of the extra $500,000 in food shelf state funding and a markedly improved Farm Bill. The state funding is scheduled to be distributed to Minnesota food shelves sometime later this summer. Learn more about how the new Farm Bill affects Minesota TEFAP Commodities in our TEFAP Update article. Please, mark you calendars and join us on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 for a lively, new HSM event. Hunger Solutions Minnesota is pleased to announce the inaugural HSM Member Resource Fair & Voice of Hunger Rally taking place at Black Bear Crossings on Como Lake in St. Paul. Specially selected vendors will present interactive displays; you will have a chance to “Speed Date” with key media and lawmakers and participate in an olde time rally. Click here to read more. HSM Lunch and Learn Sessions in Fargo, Detroit Lakes, Grand Rapids and Duluth Next Week
Please join us for the 2008 Hunger Solutions Minnesota Lunch and Learn Sessions. The topic for this year’s sessions is “Disaster Planning: Preparing for the Unexpected”. If there were a flood, tornado, fire or even an extended power outage, at your organization, in your community or a community nearby, are you prepared to ensure that your neighbors in need will continue to be served? Click here to read more. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Benefits Greatly From the Recent Passage of the Federal Farm Bill
We are expecting to see a significant increase in product available to be distributed to those in need in Minnesota. These results should show up as early as the October to December 2008 window. We are anticipating the procurement of approximately $1.2 million dollars of food for that time frame. Click here to read more. HSM Resource Fair and Voice of Hunger Rally with Former Senator George McGovern
Please consider joining us on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 for a fun-filled and informative HSM event at Black Bear Crossings on Como Lake in St. Paul. We are very excited to host this inaugural event and hope you will consider joining us. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Invitations, including a map and places to stay, will be mailed mid-June. Click here to read more. HSM Open Your Heart Grants Update
We are excited to be in the application process for the 2008 HSM Open Your Heart Grants. This Friday, June 20th, will be the deadline to apply for the HSM Open Your Heart Summer Food program grants. These grants—totaling $60,000—are to assist in the increased need seen over the summer months due to children being home from school. Half of the grants will be awarded in the first week of July. The remaining grants will be issued in mid-August. Click here to read more. Invite a Food Shelf to Participate in the HSM Blue Ribbon Food Shelf Initiative
HSM is now offering YOU the opportunity to recommend any food shelf in Minnesota participate in our HSM Blue Ribbon Food Shelf Initiative. Recognition as an HSM Blue Ribbon Food Shelf is a great way to acknowledge the food shelf staff, volunteers and board members for their dedication and hard work. It’s also useful in that being distinguished as Blue Ribbon helps to let the community know their local food shelf is credible and accountable. Click here to read more. Making Donors Feel Valued
Did you know that studies have shown that a person needs to be thanked eight times before they actually feel thanked? Making donors feel that their donation is valued and that they are involved in your work is no easy task – it takes a commitment. Taking the time to talk with donors and prospective donors is an essential part of our work. Take the two scenarios below, both of which are real food shelf stories: Click here to read more. OEO/DHS Develops a New Tool to Assist in Food Support Outreach
Do you provide Food Support Outreach? Do staff or volunteers of your organization assist clients with the Combined Application Form for benefits? OEO has developed a very helpful tool useful to both you and your clients in the process of applying for Food Support. Click here to read more. Charities Review Council’s Accountability Wizard Webinar – June 23
The Accountability Wizard, a service of the Charities Review Council, was created to help nonprofits advance their missions by helping them meet standards of accountability and demonstrate their accountability to the public. Learn how your nonprofit organization can work with the Charities Review Council’s Accountability Wizard to help build public trust and improve the visibility and reputation of your nonprofit. The “Strengthening Your Nonprofit With Accountability Wizard” webinar will cover the following topics: Click here to read more. University of Minnesota Extension News
Tips For Safe Quantity Food Preparation ST. PAUL, Minn. (05/27/08) —People who are great cooks for themselves and their family may not know how to safely prepare and store quantities of food for large groups. Large-quantity food preparation is often required for graduation parties, family reunions, community meals or even the funeral lunch at a faith-based organization. Click to read more. The Busy Person’s Guide to Four Essential Finance Reports
Most nonprofits across the country are, or soon will be, challenged by the effects of a lagging economy. Whether from cuts in public dollars, declining donations, or reduction in user fees, the economic downturn or recession—whatever you want to call it—is starting to hit us. Financing and monitoring operations is challenging in the best of times. During a tight economy, it’s especially critical. Click here to read more. Virginia McKnight Binger Awards in Human Service
Each year The McKnight Foundation recognizes up to six Minnesotans who have demonstrated an exceptional personal commitment to helping others in their communities but who have received little or no public recognition. Click here to read more. |
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