News | Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf

By Erik Suchy/Staff Writer PressPubs Sep 25, 2024 https://www.presspubs.com/white_bear/news/local-food-shelves-face-difficulty-with-financial-donations/article_19860be8-7afb-11ef-a098-c307804c9c76.html Download Article A growing concern is building among the White Bear Lake, Hugo and Centennial food shelves. Financial donations aren’t keeping up with demand, which creates a challenge as they strive to meet the needs of those in the community who are experiencing food insecurity. Now,…

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Community Support Update: Hugo Food Shelf Participates in Minnesota FoodShare Program

News & UpdatesBy leroux7 April 9, 2024

In March, the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf participated in the Minnesota FoodShare program. During Food Share Month, the food shelf carefully tracks donations, reporting figures to the Greater Metropolitan Council of Churches. This aids in securing crucial financial support for area food shelves, including Hugo’s. In 2024, donations are tracking behind, but the food…

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2023 Toy Drive Brings Joy to 138 Children

News & UpdatesBy leroux7 December 30, 2023

The 2023 Toy Shelf event organized by the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf was a tremendous success, bringing cheer to several families in need. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the community, 138 local children experienced a much brighter holiday. The event was made possible by the contributions of the community and the dedication of…

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Food Shelf Volunteers Distributed Thanksgiving Baskets to 86 Families in 2023

News & UpdatesBy leroux7 November 30, 2023

In November, the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf distributed Thanksgiving baskets to 86 families, totaling 4,322 pounds of food and holiday baking essentials. The Hugo MN Lions donated over 1,200 pounds of turkeys, and volunteers, including members of the Centennial Youth Hockey Association, played a vital role in the event. Festival Foods in Hugo also…

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Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf Honors Volunteers

News & UpdatesBy leroux7 October 31, 2023

In October, the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Night to thank the dedicated volunteers who make its mission possible. Volunteers play a vital role in providing food assistance to families while maintaining their dignity. In 2022, volunteers served an average of 118 families monthly—an increase of 97% from the previous…

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Food Shelf Shift Lead

EmploymentBy webmaster January 10, 2023

See yourself providing an incredibly important service to the Hugo/Centerville community as the Shift Lead during our client shopping shifts of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. The Shift Lead is integral in ensuring smooth management of the daily client shopping shifts at the food shelf. The schedule is 3-7:30pm on Mondays & Thursdays or…

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Boy Scouts Halloween Drive

Gallery, News & UpdatesBy webmaster November 7, 2020

Boy Scout Troop 151 had their Halloween Food Shelf drive and brought in 495 pounds of food and $916. Thank you for your hard work and donations Troop 151!

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Minnesota hunger-relief organizations united in service to community

News, News & UpdatesBy webmaster March 27, 2020

Minnesota hunger-relief organizations united in service to community, announce that food is available, and more is on the way To our Minnesota community, The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged all of us in unprecedented ways, leaving most of us unsettled and fearful about what the future may hold. To all those in our community who…

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Food Shelf Operational Changes Due to Coronavirus/COVID-19

News & UpdatesBy webmaster March 15, 2020

Appointment Sign-up During this unprecedented time, the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf is here to help our neighbors in need while also ensuring the safety of clients, volunteers, and staff. See below for additional information for clients, volunteers and how you can help. Existing Clients (Clients who have received food from us between January…

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Make the Biggest Impact

News & UpdatesBy webmaster November 11, 2019

Want to make the biggest impact with your donation? Consider giving a monetary gift. We buy thousands of pounds of food at a time, as well as receive discounts due to our nonprofit status. Because of that, we can make a dollar go much further than an individual would be able to at a grocery…

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