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Hungry People, Healthy Meals

January 19, 2012 in Blog Post, Events, Twin Cities Hunger Initiative, Uncategorized

The Ramsey County Healthy Meals Coalition (RCHMC) and the Twin Cities Hunger Initiative (TCHI) have each completed research projects designed to learn more about meal programs in the nine-county metropolitan area, with a focus on organizational structure, successes and barriers to serving nutritious foods. RCHMC and the TCHI have collaborated on this event to share findings from these original and thought-provoking studies, to begin a conversation to find solutions to end hunger, and to broaden our collective understanding of the importance of meal programs in our community. Download the flyer to distribute.

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: Program 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Reception to follow
Place: Neighborhood House, Anna Heilmaier Room, 179 Robie Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55107

Materials

Executive Summary
Meal Program Collaboration Research Report

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Take a walk! It’s for a good cause.

November 17, 2011 in Events, Twin Cities Hunger Initiative

Hunger – the most basic of human needs. It touches people of every age. Did you know 56% of food shelf visitors are families with children – and 20% are seniors? One in 10 of our neighbors doesn’t know where his or her next meal is coming from. Help us raise awareness and make a difference for those who are hungry in our community.

You can be part of the solution and make a difference for those who deal with hunger every day.

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Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week

November 3, 2011 in Uncategorized

A Call to Action

National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week takes place each year the week before Thanksgiving; November 13 – November 20. It is a time for individuals community groups, and organizations to raise awareness and speak up about the work being done to end hunger & homelessness in our country.

Here are 5 things you can do to learn about hunger & homelessness and raise awareness this month:

1. Attend an open house shelter tour with the Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness in Minneapolis.

  • Sunday, November 6: 10:30am-1pm at St. Stephen’s Human Services
  • Sunday, November 13: 10:30am-1pm at People Serving People
  • Sunday, November 20: 10:30am-1pm at Youthlink

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Nourishing Lives, Ending Hunger

November 3, 2011 in Blog Post, Uncategorized

Premier Sunday, November 6 at 9:00 p.m.

Hunger in Minnesota is everywhere and often where we would least expect it – urban, rural and even in our suburbs. Join community leaders and concerned individuals, including families with needs they never expected, to learn about Minnesota’s current hunger situation and commit to ways to help end hunger in the Twin Cities. A Co-production with the General Mills Foundation and Greater Twin Cities United Way. Visit Twin Cities Public Television for upcoming showtimes.

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