Neighbors, Inc.

We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us at Neighbors, Inc.'s Major Donor Luncheon last Friday! Your generous support makes all the difference in our mission to empower our community, and we couldn’t do it without you. ?? ? It was a wonderful afternoon of connection, inspiration, and shared commitment to helping our neighbors in need. We are so grateful to have such a dedicated and compassionate group of supporters by our side. A special thank you to Allrounder Remodeling Inc for sponsoring this beautiful event.

South St. Paul, MN. – March 14th 2025 - Neighbors, Inc. was one of 28 organizations to be awarded the Transformative Career Pathways grant through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Neighbors, Inc.’s Financial Empowerment Center will engage community members through integrated employment and financial coaching coupled with industry-recognized credentials earned at community colleges targeting family-sustaining wages in a variety of high demand fields including Manufacturing, Trades, Healthcare and Information Technology. See Full Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gdNYG-48

Neighbors, Inc. is experiencing rapid growth. Check out our career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ggCH2m-d

For this year’s Minnesota FoodShare, we are happy to partner with the following churches. Please feel free to bring food donations to any of these congregations to be transferred to Neighbors’ Food Shelf where your donated items will go back into the community to support our neighbors needing food relief. Thank you. We couldn’t accomplish our mission without you. ??

Thank you Augustana Lutheran Church - West St. Paul for your generous donation of food to help kick off Minnesota FoodShare! Neighbors has a goal to receive 50,000 pounds of donations from March 1st through April 6th! Will you help us achieve it? ?? Donations can be dropped off at the lower level of our building Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm!

Recent studies have shown that 1 in 5 households in Minnesota face food insecurity. Within Dakota County, 6% of households are under the Federal Poverty Level and another 27% are considered earning more than the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford the basics where they live. This group is what United for Alice considers ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. The need for food assistance continues to grow. Learn more about how your contribution to Neighbors during this year’s Minnesota FoodShare campaign will go towards disrupting the cycle of poverty in our March Newsletter as well as the most up to date hunger statistics in our area: https://lnkd.in/gGcDDG5y

?Neighbors' Nook Hits New Record! ? This week, Neighbors' Nook reached a new milestone, with 187 visits on Tuesday and 179 visits on Thursday! This growing need for food relief highlights the importance of our work in supporting our community. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time and compassion every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 3pm and on the third Saturday of each month from 10am to 11:30am. Your selflessness makes all the difference for our neighbors in need. As we continue to see an increase in demand, it’s clear that the need for food relief services is more critical than ever. Let's celebrate the power of community, compassion, and generosity.

At Neighbors, Inc., we're committed to providing hunger relief to our community, especially during these challenging times when food prices are rising. ?? Today and every day, we’re grateful for the generous support of our hunger relief partners who make it possible for us to continue providing nutritious food to those in need. ?? With the price of eggs soaring, we’re doing everything we can to ensure our neighbors still have access to the essentials. Pictured here is our Hunger Programs Manager, Erin, and Americorp Volunteer, Ron, loading up with fresh eggs, ready to serve our clients for today’s Food Shelf appointments and Nook visitors. You can learn more about how Neighbors’ Food Shelf operates by visiting: https://lnkd.in/ehYuZa-C

Neighbors, Inc. is on track to distribute over 1.4 million pounds of food in the 2025 fiscal year, marking a 31% increase in distribution compared to the previous fiscal year. This significant growth reflects the ongoing commitment of Neighbors, Inc. to serve as a steadfast resource for families in need. By expanding its reach and impact, the organization continues to be a vital source of security and support, ensuring that more individuals and families have access to the nourishment they need.

Despite the frigid cold that hit the Twin Cities this past Super Bowl weekend, we want to say thank you to all our volunteers, staff members, and donors who showed up for Neighbors, Inc.'s Super Bagging event that took place on February 8th and 9th at West St. Paul's Cub Foods! Volunteers bagged groceries for tips and customers also had the option to buy various bags of foods provided by Cub Foods to be donated to our Food Shelf. We cannot thank Scott Swenson enough for helping organize another successful Super Bagging event that not only supported Neighbors, but also the food shelves at 360 Communities and The Open Door.