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November 20, 2025 · Hunger

Commissioners agree to send $2 million to food shelves

In light of the federal shutdown and changes to SNAP, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to send up...
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November 11, 2025 · Hunger

Minnesota food shelves see spike in visits amid SNAP uncertainties during government shutdown

MINNEAPOLIS — The ongoing uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown has motivated many Minnesota families to seek...
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November 11, 2025 · Hunger

Minnesota cities, counties fund food aid after SNAP delays

Several Minnesota cities and counties are giving money to help local food shelves cover growing demand after federal food assistance...
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November 7, 2025 · Hunger

Golden Valley Donates $25,000 To PRISM To Support Residents Affected By Federal Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, local food shelves are receiving increased demand for emergency food and funding. To help...
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October 17, 2025 · Hunger

Food shelf prepares for an increased demand if the government shutdown continues

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — If the government shutdown continues, funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP,...
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September 30, 2025 · Hunger

Twin Cities food shelf raising money for generator after power outage forces it to toss nearly 6,000 pounds of food

Earlier this month, a power outage forced a Twin Cities food shelf to throw out nearly 6,000 pounds of food....
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September 26, 2025 · Hunger

Power Outage Hits Golden Valley Food Shelf Hard Resulting in $7,500 Loss

A Golden Valley food shelf is dealing with a costly loss after a power outage forced it to toss thousands...
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September 26, 2025 · Hunger

PRISM loses $7,500 from power outage

A food shelf lost $7,500 when the power went out earlier this month. According to PRISM, located 1220 Zane Ave...
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July 15, 2025 · Hunger

Minnesota families face tougher choices with cuts to food assistance programs Cory Bell gathers a variety of foods from the...
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July 2, 2025 · Hunger

Minnesota food aid at risk: 45,000 residents may lose SNAP benefits due to federal bill

A budget bill passed by Congress on Tuesday with billions in cuts to federal nutrition programs will strain the ability...
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