Food Shelf Support Services - Food Group, The
8501 54th Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428
Food shelves interested in becoming partner agencies should contact Programs Director, for more details
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Description
- Provides food and support services to partner food shelves and other hunger relief organizations - Offers a Bulk Purchase program, nutrition education and promotion, and educational opportunities regarding food shelf best practices The Food Group works to: - Act as a forum for sharing ideas and information for partner agencies - Provide representation on various committees and task forces concerning emergency food needs and related concerns - Set up standards and guidelines for partner agencies and related reporting systems - Transport free and purchased food to partner agencies
Providing organization
Food Group, The
Provides more than 200 food shelves and other hunger-fighting agencies with healthy, culturally connected foods. Offers bulk purchasing of fresh produce, dairy and meat products, and a wide variety of culturally relevant foods. Distributes donated food and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) commodities.