Fare for All set July 19
Fare for All’s next distribution, including the Shoe Bus, will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, July 19 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. Fare for All is a budget-stretching program that allows people to save up to 40 percent off fresh fruits, vegetables and frozen meats. Fare for All has no income requirements and is open to everyone who wants to stretch their grocery dollar. Cash, credit, debit cards and EBT cards are accepted. Masks are recommended. For more information, please visit our website at fareforall.org, find us on Facebook or call 800-582-4291. Fare For All has teamed with Good in the Hood to support their Shoe Away Hunger Campaign Shoe Bus. Gently used adult and children’s shoes will be available for purchase ranging in price from $2-$10. Everyone is welcome. All proceeds go directly to the purchase of food for food shelves. Shoe donations are also welcome. shoeawayhunger.org.
Help kids succeed in school
United Way is collecting school supplies for our students this fall. There are three ways for you to help. Run a school supply drive, purchase school kits through our partnership with Impacks or make an online donation to be used to purchase bulk school supplies. Visit https://www.unitedwayhelps.org/events/school-supply-drive for more information or contact Mary Krippner, director of volunteer engagement, at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org.
Blood donors desperately needed
Blood that is donated through the American Red Cross helps patients of all ages including cancer and sickle cell patients, trauma and burn patients, and patients with chronic diseases. Minimum requirements for whole blood donation include donation frequency of every 56 days, must be in good health and feeling well, at least age 16 and weight at least 110 pounds. Visit www.redcross.org for more information. A one-time blood donation can save up to three lives! Schedule an appointment to give blood today!
