PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND ENRICHMENT
NONPROFITS
PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND ENRICHMENT
According to the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits,“ Nonprofit organizations promote the health and well-being of society.( They) provide people in all communities around the state with services and assistance to help meet needs unmet by government and the for-profit sector. Minnesota’ s vibrant nonprofit sector is a steady source of economic growth in every region of the state, as well as a key partner in delivering public sector services. Nonprofits also contribute to job growth. They employ one out of every nine workers in the state. Nonprofit organizations are known for their contributions to their communities, focusing on volunteerism and making a difference.”
WHITE BEAR AREA EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF – CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 24: The WBAEFS will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a dinner at Kellerman’ s Event Center in Downtown White Bear Lake. Information about the event and purchasing tickets will be available via our Facebook page( link follows). March is also Minnesota Food Share month, a campaign that informs communities about hunger and nutrition and helps drive food and financial donations for Food Shelves across Minnesota.
June 25: In collaboration with Manitou Days, the WBAEFS will be hosting a Garden Party at its location in White
Bear Lake, 2 – 5 p. m. The event is free and open to all and includes food trucks, garden projects, games and health and wellness activities for all ages.
September( date tbd): The 6th Annual“ Gloria’ s World Shortest Marathon” will be in White Bear Lake and all proceeds from the event’ s registrations and T-Shirt sales benefit the WBAEFS: $ 35 for adults($ 15 for children under 12). The first 350 to register will receive a commemorative T-Shirt, snacks and coffee. Registrations can be completed online or by mail.
Stay tuned for updates: www. facebook. com / WBLfoodshelf /
White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf 1884 Whitaker Street White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-407-5310 whitebearfoodshelf. org
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