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General Mills Logo - big cursive G with red heart, Making Food People Love
Strengthening Community Food Systems Full Lives
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General Mills Logo - big cursive G with red heart, Making Food People Love
Without this program, some of us would never meet or connect. It teaches our community to come together and make things like the garden happen.
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Lalah, Program Participant
Lalah, Full Lives Participant
Lalah Green Garden Bakery
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Lalah, Full Lives Participant
“Without this program, some of us would never meet or connect- it teaches our community to come together and make things happen.”
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Lalah
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Aaliyah Appetite for Change
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"People of color are suffering when it comes to accessing healthy food and we need to change that.”
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Aaliyah
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Pillsbury United Communities Waite House
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Healthy is life- when you feel better, life goes better.
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Jose Llamgari, Head Chef Pillsbury United Communities- Waite House
Dorcas, an employee and former food-shelf client at Hallie Q Brown wears a colorful, red headwrap
Dorcas Hallie Q. Brown
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Dorcas, an employee and former food-shelf client at Hallie Q Brown wears a colorful, red headwrap
The first day I was at the food shelf I didn’t know they would have things from my culture; from Africa. They had plantains, turmeric, chili peppers—where I am from, you always have fresh vegetables and fruits, and I can get those things here.
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Dorcas
Leroy, a food shlef client, sits in front of shelves of portraits at Hallie Q. Brown
Leroy Hallie Q. Brown
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Leroy, a food shlef client, sits in front of shelves of portraits at Hallie Q. Brown
They have something for everyone, and everyone is welcome. I can’t imagine a place like this not being here!
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Leroy
Jonathan, Executiove Director at Hallie Q. Brown stands in front of shelves of food
Jonathan Palmer Hallie Q. Brown
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Jonathan, Executiove Director at Hallie Q. Brown stands in front of shelves of food
We are trying to remove the stigma associated with food shelves, as well as provide a better way to support individuals and families.
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Jonathan Palmer, Executive Director
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Peter Loaves & Fishes
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Peter 2
I am grateful for Loaves & Fishes. It’s healthy…it’s welcoming. I think food made with love is good food.
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Peter
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Gigi
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We always have an opportunity to re-write our stories. I was able to rewrite my story because of United Way.
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Gigi