Once again, Santa's elves are hard at work at Neighbors getting ready to distribute gifts, toys and clothing to seniors and families in our community this holiday season. An anticipated 1,000+ families will be served this holiday season. We couldn't do it without the support of our volunteers and the generosity of the community. If [...]
Providing Families with a Warm Meal & Memories on Thanksgiving Day Started by Bob and Dorothy Casper 33 years ago, the Cherokee Tavern and Casper family will once again host a free community Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 26th. The popular West St. Paul restaurant will be closed for business on Thanksgiving day and will [...]
Community Events, Promotions & Deals to Benefit Neighbors, Inc. Neighbors, Inc. is grateful for the support of all of the organizations, businesses and community partners who are coordinating benefit events this holiday season. Every Child Should Receive a New Book Donations accepted until December 5th (drop-off at South St. Paul City Hall or the South St. [...]
The product featured for our Menu Makers program in November is the product that started it all: cranberries. Recipes for this seasonal favorite are new (no repeats from the last time it was featured) and we think you're really going to like them! The staff favorite by far is the delicious Cranberry Pulled Pork. We were [...]
Moving? Don't want to make space in your moving boxes with the food in your cupboard? You can donate it to a local food shelf through Move For Hunger. Recently, Neighbors, Inc. has been blessed to be the recipient of food donations from local moving companies who participate in the Move For Hunger program. Started in [...]
Wonderful Recipes for Nutritious Black Beans! There were so many great black beans recipes to choose from, Menu Makers is featuring black beans as its product of the month again in October. Plus, black beans are a healthy, affordable source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Healthy Facts About Black Beans: Considered one of the world's [...]
New Twists on a Classic - Tomato Soup Recipes Featured Tomato Soup is one of the most donated items to food shelves. In addition to eating it as soup, there are a lot of ways you can cook with it! Check out some of the delicious items you can make with a can of tomato [...]
In July we were gifted with another great volunteer nomination. This month we are recognizing Charyl P. for her great work at Neighbors. Thank you for dedicating your time to Neighbors to help us serve the community. Below are some kind words your fellow volunteer said about you. “I would like to nominate Charyl from [...]
Menu Makers Features Green Bean Recipes in July Use canned green beans (or stop by your local farmer's market to get fresh green beans) for these delicious recipes! Either way, we would like to share some recipe ideas to help you put a new spin on some classic dishes. Bon appetite! Green Bean Flyer The [...]
Summer Meals Program The Summer Meals program, which serves hot food to children (up to 18 years old) at local schools, is in full swing. Find out what Summer Meals Program Coordinator, Jenna, had to say about it: "My experience has been rewarding. To see kids thrive after watching them eat and knowing their bellies are [...]
Corn-on-the-Cob Featured as a "Bonus" Menu Makers Fresh Produce = Fresh Ideas It's Summer and we are loving all of the fresh produce we're getting donated to our Food Shelf! We love it so much that we have created a new subcategory for our Menu Makers recipe-sharing program called Menu Makers: Fresh Ideas. When we [...]
To complete the three month "sugar trilogy," we are featuring yet another dessert product for our Menu Makers program in June: chocolate cake. These chocolate cake recipes will be distributed, along with a box of chocolate cake mix, to food shelf clients throughout the month of June. You can also get a copy of these [...]
The room was bustling with princes and princesses for the first ever Neighbors' Princess Tea Party. Guests wore their royal best – including party dresses, princess outfits, crowns, hats and gloves. Meeting Princesses Pictures with Princesses Dressed for Tea A dozen title-holding princesses from local and regional pageants [...]
Ooey, Gooey, Delicious Brownie Recipes are Featured in May We are on a dessert kick at Neighbors! For a couple months in a row, our Menu Makers program will feature recipes for the final course of the meal: dessert! Check out all of the wonderful, chocolatey recipes submitted by volunteers, staff and friends of Neighbors [...]
Looking for a last-minute idea for the perfect dessert to serve? Look no further! Our own Menu Makers recipe program has got you covered. We recently received a large donation of cake mixes in the Food Shelf & that got us thinking of (and baking) some of our favorite recipes. We'd like to share some [...]
Springing in with recognition, Neighbors is proud to recognize Food Shelf volunteer Bill K. for his dedication to volunteering. Thank you for everything you do! Here is what a fellow volunteer said about Bill: "Bill is usually here every Monday and Friday working on meat, cereal, and everything else. On Wednesday he came in to [...]
Neighbors, Inc. provides food to over 500 families a month - but how do they do that? Now is your chance to learn! In April, the Food Shelf is opening their doors and accepting volunteers to be Food Shelf Sorters for a day. No ongoing commitment necessary. Try it out - you'll love it! Available [...]
The Star-Tribune's Janice Bitters did a nice piece on South St Paul's effort to raise our zip code (55,075 lbs.) for MN FoodShare this year. http://www.startribune.com/local/south/297856401.html?page=1&c=y
March is MN FoodShare month and all kinds of people and creatures have been coming out to help us out this year. A few sightings: Molly Guthrey of the Pioneer Press did a piece on a potbellied pig in WSP that is fundraising for Neighbors' food shelf Vivint Central Station wrapped up their efforts [...]
Five Local Restaurants Compete for "Best Burger" And the Proceeds Benefit Neighbors, Inc. As part of his *ahem* journalistic duties, Adam Carter with Town Square TV, took the Food Fight journey and tried all five burgers from the participating restaurants (in just one day!) Check out his experience here: https://vimeo.com/121789383 Although we're not sure we would recommend [...]