| to practice the love of Jesus Christ through giving food and other help to people in our area to develop programs and policies with our neighbors which encourage their dignity as God's children |
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| Joyce Emergency Food Shelf |
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| Jean McGrath |
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| Many prefer the "hands-on" approach of selecting groceries, delivering them to the food shelf, and weighing them in. This is good for group particiaption and seeing the food shelf in operation. But the advantages of a cash gift instead of a food gift are: I |
| Site Address: |
| 3041 Fremont Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 5508 |
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| 1219 W 31st Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
| Telephone |
| 612-825-4431 |
| Donations Food vs. Cash |
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| Its easier to write a check than to go shopping for groceries It is much easier to deliver cash that deliver groceries Cash may be used by the food shelf to purchase food at less that $.20 per pound. Food Shelves may use cash donations to purchase food itemms, which are not received as donations, including food for people with special nmedical needs, such as those with diabetes. Cash donations are sometimes matched by foundations Cash does not spoil, dent or expire. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO JOYCE FOOD SHELF |
| Food Shelves usually give needy families one three-day food supply a month. The three meals a day are made up of the food items you contribute. People need nutritious food. High protein items are very necessary. PROTEIN FOODS: Tuna and canned meats Peanut butter Baked Beans Dried beans and peas Macaroni and cheese (dry or canned) OTHER FOOD NEEDS: Rice Canned fruits and vegetables Soups, canned or dried Instant dried potatoes Fruit Juices Complete pancake mix Spaghetti sauce and pastas Infant Formula Cereal, hot and cold Coffee and Tea MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Toilet Tissue Disposable Diapers (Sizes 4 and 5) Dish and Laundry detergents Toothpaste and bar soap Kleenex NOTE: The Health Department does not permit opened boxes, home-canned products, bulged or rusted cans. |
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| Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm Thursdays 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
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| Funded by: Churches, Service Organizations, some schools and individual contributions Licensed by: City of Minneapolis |
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| Resident of area served. Boundaries: EAST - Lyndale except area between 25th street and 32nd street where boundary is 35W WEST - France Avenue NORTH - 25th Street SOUTH - Crosstown Documents needed for service: Drivers License; Proof of Address; State ID |
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