South St. Paul Community Education has partnered with Minnesota Central Kitchen, an initiative of Second Harvest Heartland, to offer free take 'n bake family dinners.

Meals serve around four people and are produced by local restaurants, caterers, and commercial kitchens. Ingredients and allergens are listed on the package and will change every time. Meals are fully prepared, you just need to warm them up before enjoying!

Who: All SSP residents

What: FREE meals either single serve or family style (serves 4)

Where: Central Square Community Center (100 7th Ave N, SSP)

When: Meals are delivered to CSCC every Monday. Meals can be picked up Mondays after 2:00 pm and available through Saturday at 12:30 pm while supplies last.

The South St. Paul Senior Center and Metro Dining are offering you an opportunity to enjoy 2 for 1 dining at 138 St. Paul area restaurants. Each restaurant is offering a prestigious card for their own restaurant. You and your guest could go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Order from the regular menu; Steak, Prime Rib, Shrimp, etc at 2 for 1. Buy one Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner and receive the second "On-The-House" every month at each restaurant for an entire year.

$25 per box

New and healthy ways to use the foods you receive at Fare for All at Central Square!

Servings - 6

6 strips bacon

1 small onion, chopped

2 cups washed and fully cooked wild rice

3 cups chicken stock

2 cans (10.75 oz.) cream of potato soup

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 cups half & half

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Green onions (optional)

Fry bacon until crisp and cut into small pieces. Combine all ingredients (except cheese and half & half) in 3 quart saucepan or Dutch oven. Simmer about 20-30 minutes. Turn off heat and gently pour in half & half and add cheese. Garnish with green onions or chives.