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The Foundation for Essential Needs (FFEN) invests dollars and talent into the transformation and sustainability of MN food shelves.

Minneapolis, MN
Joined October 2014
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There's a lot happening at FFEN! Take a peek at our latest monthly ENews to learn more. bit.ly/3mUcq0m
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In 2021, Houston Community Food Shelf saw the need to offer an enhanced shopping experience, but as a small, volunteer-run food shelf they needed more support. Read more about their transformation at bit.ly/3IW0Kmy.
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Happy New Year from FFEN!
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Higher gas and food prices are causing an increased need for food shelves across the state, with many seeing more shoppers now than during the height of the pandemic. bit.ly/3yo5fQ7
The FFEN office is closed on Monday, July 4th. Happy Fourth of July to all of you!
FFEN Meets Standards! And more ... bit.ly/3FoPZWp
FFEN could not reshape the Minnesota hunger relief sector without our volunteers. Last calendar year, 68 volunteers made the following impact. #nationalvolunteerweek
Happy National Volunteer Week! We’re kicking it off a special thank you video from our Executive Director Kate. #NationalVolunteerWeek
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Read about our recent work! bit.ly/3DWfOw8
Have you seen our new impact area icons? These four impact areas drive our work with food shelves.
Happy New Year! We’re looking forward to partnering with all of you on reshaping the hunger relief-system in 2022!
Debuting FFEN's New Whiteboard Animation! bit.ly/3bBvBDu
Charting the Next Chapter ... bit.ly/3ErjyF2
A follow up message from an attendee at our recent Welcome to Hunger Relief session. #Feelgoodfriday
We (and shoppers) love seeing an abundance of produce at food shelves. This produce section is from NCBC Food Shelf during one of their September distributions.
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Please help us welcome our new Community Outreach and Engagement VISTA, Lindsey! You can get to know Lindsey by reading her bio via bit.ly/3Cfye99.
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Today on the blog, we are once again highlighting Dianne deJolsvay as she has transitioned from a Data Analyst to a Project Manager working directly with our partner food shelves. Read on to learn more about his volunteer role and expertise. bit.ly/3lnjgqP
This week on FFEN in the Field ... Follow ups on Rock County Food Shelf, Salvation Army Noble Worship and Community Center and Front and Center. bit.ly/3jNqftI
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Check out our take aways from August ... bit.ly/3Bxypwh
Susan and Linda at La Crescent Area Food Shelf showed FFEN and Channel One Regional Food Bank their SuperShelf transformation (pre-Covid). The food shelf provides shoppers with a welcoming environment and access to fresh produce first!
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