Bare Arrowhead Food Shelves to Get Help
Working families and children struggle through holiday season

ST PAUL, MN – December 7, 2007 – As jobs are cut, wages remain stagnant, home foreclosures reach record highs and food prices skyrocket, food shelves are the first to witness the realities of a stressed economy. According to Hunger Solutions Minnesota, there has been a 50% statewide increase in food shelf visits over the last 6 years.
State Senator Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook), is responding to the need of the food shelves in his Arrowhead district by attending a fund raising reception; with all of the proceeds going to shelves that serve northeast Minnesota families.
“Everything from higher gas and fuel-oil prices to a slowing economy has doubled the demand at food shelves in some places,” said Bakk. “This fundraiser is one way folks can help out, and the initial donations have just been tremendous. This is going to be a big help for a lot of people up north,” Bakk added.
Thomson West, Flint Hills Resources, Target and Microsoft will sponsor the reception called “Stock the Shelves”. The event is on Monday, December 10 at 4-6 pm at THE LIFFEY – 175 WEST 7TH STREET – SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 (Located on the bottom of the Holiday Inn – kitty corner from Xcel Energy Center)
“As one of Minnesota’s largest employers, Thomson West is pleased to support the replenishment of the food shelves,” said Rick King, executive vice president and chief operations officer for Eagan-based Thomson West. “People are the source of energy for our business and we are happy to team with Senator Bakk and give something back to fellow Minnesotans.”
Food shelves up north are struggling to keep up with demand. Your contribution will allow the shelves to provide more food for holiday meals and other essentials. When families struggle with choices on how to allocate their limited funds, too often nutrition becomes restricted.
Donations will be accepted. Every dollar donated can help the food shelves purchase 5 meals worth of food to stock for needy people. Event sponsors have already committed over $25,000 in donations.
The event also has additional help from Cleveland-Cliffs, Walgreens, and Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. The Liffey is donating the space and food. ###
About Hunger Solutions Minnesota
Hunger Solutions Minnesota is Dedicated to Ending Hunger. Through advocacy, supporting sound public policy and strategic communications, we take action to end hunger and assure food security for all Minnesotans. We use our resources to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of our members. www.hungersolutions.org
About Senator Bakk
Tom resides on Lake Vermilion near Cook, MN with his wife Laura. They have three adult children and one son in college. A legislator since 1994, Tom sees improving the standard of living for workers and their families as a key reason for serving in the Legislature. He has worked diligently to bring more value-added jobs and enhance tourism opportunities in northern Minnesota, and is committed to continuing those efforts. http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/members/member_bio.php?mem_id=1003
About Lockridge Grindal Nauen

Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. (LGN) offers aggressive representation and advocacy in corporate litigation and government relations. With offices in Minneapolis and Washington, D.C., the firm serves clients in the Upper Midwest and across the country. http://www.locklaw.com/