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March 19, 2008

A Message From Our Director

This is an especially challenging year for funding, but at the same time, our growing poverty rate and poor economy puts pressure on food shelves and other hunger fighting organizations daily. Click here to read more.

HSM Blue Ribbon Food Shelf Initiative Update

The list of HSM Blue Ribbon Food Shelves continues to grow. It is wonderful to see a variety of types of food shelves on the list. Click here to read more.

TEFAP Update March 2008

We received some good news recently from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity. Click here to read more.

The Food Stamp Program and the Economic Stimulus Rebate

The following message comes directly from USDA regarding how states cannot count the stimulus rebate as an asset for three months. Click here to read more.

Useful TEFAP Product Recipes and Tips

Not sure what to tell customers about storing Commodity canned pork after the can is opened? Looking for some grapefruit juice recipes to distribute? Click here to read more.

U of MN Extension “Look What You Can Buy” Fliers

This month, University of Minnesota Extension shares two helpful handouts with HSM members. Both offer lists of foods that can be purchased at the grocery store for a limited amount of money. Click here to read more.

National Volunteer Week 2008

This year’s national celebration of volunteerism will take place April 27th through May 3rd. Click here to read more.

Helpful Resource for Recruiting Volunteers

As the largest online network of participating nonprofits, VolunteerMatch.org helps thousands of organizations recruit volunteers every day. Click here to read more.

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    The time of year is here again when millions of Americans combine forces for Stamp Out Hunger™ —the nation’s largest annual single-day food drive! To learn more, visit HelpStampOutHunger

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    “This is a great achievement for our organization because it points out that donations are being used effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of the communities we serve, and that those who use our services are treated with dignity and respect,” said Char Lake, CROSS coordinator. “However, this honor would not have been possible without the wonderful support of our volunteers, businesses, congregations and staff.”

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