April 2021

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A Fresh Start

Two years ago, Lee Humphrey moved from Arizona to Minneapolis looking for a fresh start. He had no idea the help that was about to come his way. Lee was homeless when he arrived and found a veterans program that helped him get shelter and later housing. This past June, he noticed lines of people across the street at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church and decided to investigate. “I found out it was Loaves & Fishes,” Lee explained. “I didn’t have any money for food.” Lee said the biggest blessing was that he was able to save enough money to buy a vehicle. He also struggles with high blood pressure and never expected a free meal to focus so much on health. “I am blessed and happy, I never expected to get this kind of help when I first got here.”

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Loyal Volunteers Make Loaves & Fishes A Dream Job

Mona Moorhead has been with Loaves & Fishes for over six years running the River Heights Vineyard Church community meal site. “To me, it’s a dream job,” said Mona. “It's doing something that I love. I get to make people happy and do something with a purpose by feeding guests who are hungry. It's also doing something that connects with people on a social level with the volunteers and guests. If you have to work it doesn’t get any better than doing something that you love.” One reason that has made the job such a joy for Mona is her volunteer team. River Heights has a dedicated crew with some volunteers who have been with her from the very first day the site started to serve meals. “It’s a miracle for me to come in here every day and have these volunteers that are so faithful,” said Mona. “They come in and I have the menu laid out. They know exactly how I want things done and do it with a smile."

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Generous Stock Gift Becomes Family Experience

Early in the pandemic, Tim and Carrie Sellner and their three children had to quarantine and counted on other people to deliver food to them. They knew about Loaves & Fishes and the history of the organization and decided to give back to the mission after their experience. As a financial advisor, Tim knew the advantages of giving a stock gift and decided to make his donation that way. On top of their generous stock gift, they also took time to volunteer in our new commissary kitchen on Thanksgiving morning. “It was a real bonding experience to just get the kids out and have them helping others on a holiday," said Tim. "It was a chance to really contribute and model what we want our kids to be when they grow up: caring individuals.”

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Connecting You To Resources

Earlier this year, we introduced a new Advocacy hotline to continue meeting our guests where they need us most. Now, guests are just a phone call away from being connected to resources to help with personal circumstances. Our Advocacy webpage remains a helpful tool with current links to COVID-19 vaccine information and with help understanding Minnesota's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Give Back With A Branded Keychain!

Magnabilities is hosting a fundraiser to help feed families in need. Each keychain costs $25 with a percentage going back to Loaves & Fishes. The keychains are Loaves & Fishes branded so you can walk around in style! The fundraiser will only run for a short time, so don't miss your chance to buy one today by heading to the link below.

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Loaves & Fishes www.loavesandfishesmn.org (612) 377-9810 Meals. Comfort. Kindness.

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