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I N T E R F A I T H O U T R E A C H & C O M M U N I T Y P A R T N E R S
Creating opportunities for all to thrive
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 March 1 launched the annual Minnesota FoodShare Campaign at IOCP and food shelves throughout Minnesota. This campaign is critical to shore up food shelves throughout the state in response to increased need and to prepare for added summer demands. We are so grateful for the efforts of faith communities, schools, businesses, corporations, scout and civic groups and neighborhoods who are stepping up with new and creative ways to get us to our goal this year - 60,000 lbs of food and $60,000.
A special thanks to the Mosaic Foundation for their generous match of $1 for each pound of donated food, and to the Auto Show dealers for incenting food donations for the IOCP food shelf at their Auto Show this year. How cool isthat!
We've a way to go - at the beginning of the week we were at 13,318.8 lbs of food donations and $4,670.00. Check our website to learn more about all the ways you can help get us to goal. Thanks so much, friends!
LaDonna Hoy
IOCP Executive Director |
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Did you know?
--Our food shelf has received 13,318.8 lbs. of food and $4,670 so far in our March Campaign
--Starting March 21, vote for your favorite Donation Creation food sculpture at www.iocp.org/vote12
--150 people attended the Job Trends event at IOCP this past Tuesday
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Weekly Needs
Weekly Needs is an IOCP effort to respond to immediate, specific needs of the families we serve. Needs vary and may include baby supplies, household items, or gift cards to purchase clothing not typically available in our resale shop.
We invite you to sign up to receive once-a-week e-mail notifications listing current needs. There is no obligation to donate an item. If at any point you would like to be removed from the weekly e-mail notification, let us know. |
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MN FoodShare Campaign Update
Donations as of March 12:
13,318.8 lbs. and $4,670
Goal: 60,000 lbs. $60,000
There's still time for YOU to be part of this communitywide effort!
1) You're invited to a St. Paddy's Day "Pack the Pantry" party at McCormick's Saturday, 3/17. Last year they collected 900 lbs.!
2) Make a cash donation. For every $1 donated, IOCP can purchas $9 worth of food. Donate now or send check to IOCP.
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Donation Creation
Food sculptures of donated items are being built all around town. Here's one from Daily Printing Inc., which collected more than 2,000 lbs.!
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In My Words
From KB, a man who was able to get his car repaired with help from IOCP:
"I brought my car into BP for the exhaust pipe repair and stabilizer bar control link. I can tell a difference in how my car handles when driving and no more exhaust fumes. I don't know the source of the grants or donations IOCP receives. However, my thanks goes to the people who anonymously help others without knowing them or questioning their problems. Blessings to all." |
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Tag Sale!
Gray and fluorescent orange tags on clothing and selected housewares 50% off as of March 21.
Hours: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Mission
The mission of IOCP is to engage the heart and will of the community to respond to emergency needs and create opportunities for all to thrive.
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Contact Us
1605 County Road 101 N
Plymouth MN 55447
(763) 489-7500
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