Unite to Fuel Change

"Right now, with schools and programs closed, this is an isolating time. But some good has come out of it. Parents are getting more connected to their children’s education and building stronger relationships. At the end of the day, we’re in this together. "

"Our food shelf is handling three times the number of new clients- many of whom thought they would never need a food shelf. The grant from Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund came at just the right time—we are thrilled to get it. "

"I was relieved. Instead of wondering how we could handle the increased demand, the grant allowed us to focus on serving our individuals and families. We are so appreciative of United Way, as well as the community’s generosity, so we can feed our hungry neighbors. "

"COVID-19 is hitting people experiencing poverty the hardest. During the first two weeks of the pandemic, there was a significant uptick of people coming through our doors who had never received services. We usually have about five new clients each month and now we’re seeing more than 300—and that number is still climbing. "

"This will help us continue to meet the needs of our community, as we innovate and respond to what we are hearing from our constituents. We are so grateful for the ongoing support and partnership from GTCUW! "