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Wilder Foundation on United Way COVID Funding: “We’re Trying to Make Everyone Feel Supported” Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
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We’re grateful for Greater Twin Cities United Way’s support during the pandemic, which has allowed us to respond to the families we serve with resources and care.
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Lindsay Bacher, Wilder Foundation
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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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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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Freight Farm Pillsbury United Communities
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We have to really think about how we are co-creating change alongside community rather than going into the communities and telling them what they need.
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Ethan Neal, Food Systems Manager, Pillsbury United Communities
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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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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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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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