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Events in December 2021

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November 28, 2021
November 29, 2021
November 30, 2021(1 event)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 30, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 1, 2021
December 2, 2021(2 events)

9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation


December 2, 2021

New topics every week! View website for upcoming topics, meeting changes, and cancellations.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 2, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 3, 2021
December 4, 2021(2 events)

9:00 am: Christmas Candy & Cookie Bake Sale


December 4, 2021

Let US do the baking for YOU!

Choose your own baked items $7.00 per pound

St. Francis Xavier Church
219 2nd St. N
Sartell, MN 56377

4:00 pm: Sartell Winter Market


December 4, 2021

Sartell Farmers Market is open December 4th from 4-7 pm.  Come enjoy the Festival of lights and shop for great presents and meal ideas for the upcoming holidays. Some of the great items you will find include: Eggs, beef, chicken, potatoes, squash, onions, garlic, canned goods, honey, caramel corn, cookies, baked goods, many craft items and much more.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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December 5, 2021
December 6, 2021
December 7, 2021(2 events)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 7, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


December 7, 2021

St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.

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December 8, 2021(1 event)

6:30 pm: St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


December 8, 2021

St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St.

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December 9, 2021(2 events)

9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation


December 9, 2021

New topics every week! View website for upcoming topics, meeting changes, and cancellations.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 9, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 10, 2021
December 11, 2021
December 12, 2021
December 13, 2021(1 event)

3:30 pm: Fare for All St. Joseph


December 13, 2021

Fare for All Offers Affordable Holiday Cooking Options This Year

Community based program makes fresh produce and frozen meats more accessible and affordable.

The holidays are just around the corner and Fare for All, a community program that offers affordable groceries, is ready to help with your family’s feast. Stretch your budget and get fresh produce and quality frozen meats without breaking the bank this holiday season. Fare for All’s signature Holiday Packs will be available in November and December. November’s pack features an 8-10 lb. turkey and December’s pack will have a 6-7 lb. ham. Food packs cost $30 will serve over 5,000 individuals.

“Every year we look forward to offering food for the holidays at great prices for our community. In a time when so many families need affordable and healthy food, we want to offer accessible options for everyone to be able to prepare a holiday meal,” said Lindsey Countryman, Program Coordinator. “This year our goal is to return to as many of our locations as possible while serving folks as safely as we can.”
One option to pick up your Holiday Packs is at Fare for All’s St. Joseph location at Resurrection Lutheran Church (610 County Rd 2). See www.fareforall.org for more info and all 30+ locations.

The holiday sales in St. Joseph will be indoors with masks & physical distancing on Mondays Nov. 15 & Dec. 13 from 3:30- 5:30 pm. No need to call or register in advance- just stop in to shop!

Nov. & Dec. Holiday Pack Contents*:

The (all frozen) content of the November Holiday Pack ($30) this year includes: 8-10 lb Jennie-O Turkey, 2.5 lb garlic pork loin, 27 oz Pumpkin Pie, and more.

For the same price, the (all frozen) content of the December Holiday Pack includes: 6+ lb bone-in ham, 2.5 lbs boneless rotisserie chicken, a 1.5 lb Hormel pork tenderloin, and more.

*Contents subject to change based on availability.
About Fare For All (www.fareforall.org)

Fare for All is a community-based and community-supported program of The Food Group, a local nonprofit. Fare for All’s mission is to make fresh produce and frozen meats more accessible and affordable. The program has been around for over 30 years and is open to ALL. Debit, credit, cash, or EBT payments accepted. The more community members who shop with us, the better the value for everyone! For the safety of all during COVID-19, please wear a mask or face covering—even if you’re vaccinated. For additional information or food sale locations, visit our website at www.fareforall.org and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fareforall/.

Resurrection Lutheran Church
610 County Road 2
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 14, 2021(1 event)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 14, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 15, 2021
December 16, 2021(2 events)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 16, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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6:00 pm: Sartell American Legion


December 16, 2021

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December 17, 2021
December 18, 2021(1 event)

11:30 am: Community Fellowship Meal


December 18, 2021

Community Fellowship Meal, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road S., Sartell. Meals are free, and guests can join us inside for the community meal or have takeout.

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December 19, 2021
December 20, 2021
December 21, 2021(2 events)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 21, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


December 21, 2021

St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.

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December 22, 2021
December 23, 2021(1 event)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 23, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 24, 2021
December 25, 2021
December 26, 2021
December 27, 2021
December 28, 2021(1 event)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 28, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 29, 2021
December 30, 2021(2 events)

9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation: Year in Review


December 30, 2021

New topics every week! View website for upcoming topics, meeting changes, and cancellations.

DEC 30, 2021 - A Year in Review - Join us as we talk about what we heard in 2021 and what we’d like to hear about in the upcoming year.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 30, 2021

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 31, 2021
January 1, 2022