Menu Makers Will Feature Kidney Bean Recipes in March Check out the delicious kidney bean recipes our Food Shelf will highlight in March through our Menu Makers program. Thanks to all of the staff, volunteers and friends of Neighbors, Inc., for submitting their favorite recipes. Upcoming months will feature canned green beans and tomato soup. [...]
So you want to be a hero and help Neighbors in our fight against hunger? Great! Here are some ways you can help out during the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign: Tell your friends! Lots of people still have not heard about Minnesota FoodShare, and hearing about it from you will mean a lot. Plan a [...]
Seeking heroes, no superpowers required We love Spiderman because Peter Parker is a humble guy, elevated by supernatural circumstance to a superman. And instead of cowering from the responsibility to use his powers for good, he embraces his new destiny, and fights the good fight. But the truth is, we don’t need to be bitten [...]
Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of attending a School Summit of the leaders of many of the schools of South St Paul. We met at Angelo’s pizza. In attendance were 32 4th, 5th and 6th graders from Lincoln Center Elementary and Kaposia Education Center. The students were leaders from their classes, involved as [...]
Sometimes a shopper who is transitioning from living in a shelter to more independent living will come to the food shelf with a community advocate. The day Kevin, a shy young man, came to Neighbors, Inc. with his advocate, Pat, is especially memorable. Pat explained he was retired and a volunteer who visited Kevin about [...]
Have you ever wondered what to cook with canned salmon? Wonder no more! Through our Menu Makers program, we have found a variety of delicious and nutritious recipes for you. Canned salmon is known to be rich in calcium, protein, vitamins D & B12, and Omega 3s. Try out one of our recipes below & start cooking with [...]
January's featured item for the Menu Makers program in our food shelf is black beans! Recipes featured with the black bean can giveaways include: Super Simple Black Bean Burgers, Corn & Black Bean Quesadillas and even a Black Bean Brownie (yes, you heard that correctly!) For a complete list of recipes, visit: Hooray Black Bean Recipes [...]
Neighbors, Inc. is starting a fresh, new year by recognizing these two ladies: Linda F. and Sandy G. Their commitment to volunteering with Neighbors is exceptional. Everything done by volunteers like them can not be replaced and for that we thank them! "Santa would be lucky to have these ladies as his elves. So glad [...]
Our friends at Town Square TV have produced a couple of stories recently about Neighbors. We think they are fabulous! Check them out below. Meet Virginia: Volunteer Extraordinaire - http://vimeo.com/114800015 Come As You Are Program - http://vimeo.com/townsquaretv/comeasyouare
Ever wonder what the holidays are like at Neighbors? Check out this cool picture video of some of this season's highlights. http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Rg9iV7Ba
Delbert the Duck has Holiday Elves Duck elf checking on Christmas toys. Of course we know of Santa’s elves They watch so we behave ourselves Now we’ve learned – we never knew – That Delbert also has a crew Of ducks who keep an eye on us They never quack and [...]
Neighbors is rolling out a new program in its Food Shelf - thanks to the creativity and efforts of our wonderful volunteers. The program, Menu Makers, will feature a different food shelf product each month which will be distributed along with recipes and cooking tips for that product. With the holiday season approaching, the first [...]
We were honored this weekend to have Nick Ferraro of the Pioneer Press do a piece on 40 Years of Heartwarming Stories at Neighbors. Please check it out. The photos were done by the PiPress' Scott Takushi and are wonderful as well. http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_26987774/neighbors-inc-have-its-story-told-thanks-grant
The following items are still needed for our holiday "Love Your Neighbor" program: Girls: Clothing - size 12 (everything) & size 16 (tops, sweaters & pajamas) Boys: Clothing size 12 (everything), pants (sizes 10-12) & pajamas (size 14) Both Girls & Boys : toys for ages 12+ and hats/mittens/gloves sizes 4 & up Men's extended [...]
I saw a report recently about a research project that had been conducted by an organization called Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). The research undertook to find out what Americans know about the issue of hunger in our country, and how Americans think the problem should be dealt with. FRAC is the lead advocacy [...]
Neighbors, Inc. is looking for a Food Shelf Assistant at our facility in South St. Paul. We are a non-profit social service agency that serves northern Dakota County. Job requires managing volunteers, sorting and stocking food, placing food on shelves according to date and type, packing and assisting with grocery orders for clients, keeping food [...]
Come As You Are celebrated the start of fall last night. Music and entertainment was provided by local band the “Salt Tree People”, formerly known as the “Salt Tree Boys” with the addition of their first female member. Come As You Are Participants and Volunteers had a great time at the Fall Spectacular. [...]
The Incomparable and Amazing Scott Andrews manages Neighbors' Food Shelf Scott writes a monthly piece about the needs in the Food Shelf. This month he told us about Eunice and clients and volunteers who are gluten intolerent. This week’s Neighbor Spotlight is Eunice. Eunice has some unique dietary needs. She has Celiac disease, which means [...]
Leanne Brown has put together a book with culinary tips and recipes for people living on a SNAP budget. It is a beautiful book and has some fascinating recipes, including interesting soups. Here is a link. Her web site: http://www.leannebrown.ca/
Models of all ages will be featuring the Neighbors' Clothes Closet attire. Saturday, September 20th Luther Memorial Church 315 15th Ave N South St. Paul, MN 55075 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Croissant and salad luncheon, coffee, tea, milk and dessert will be served! Proceeds will go to support Neighbors, Inc. All are invited! [...]