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Memory Lane

Looking back on past EFN events.

Bring Food When Coming Home

Join the University of Minnesota for their homecoming events, including an open house at TCF Bank Stadium, and help them provide free food to local Minnesota foodshelves. Read More

Eat Pizza. Do Something Good.

Join Chris and Rob's Chicago Taste Authority in celebrating National Pizza Month Wed., Oct. 7th, and help Emergency Foodshelf Network purchase 150 lbs. of fresh produce. Read More

Renaissance Festival Food Drive

Renaissance Festival contributions poured in during the opening weekends of the festival, collecting over 6,000 individual meals for local families in need. Read More

Outlaw Hunger at EFN's 2009 Annual Summer Celebration

Kick up your heels to Outlaw Hunger on Thursday, August 13th.  Registration is now closed. 

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Individual Volunteer Networking Evenings

Enjoy doing something good for the community while networking with individuals with the same passion for helping. Read More

Hero Central Food Drive with KARE 11

Be a hero and help KARE 11, TruStone and the Minnesota Twins strike out hunger. Donate online, in-store or before a game, and consider yourself the hero during these times of rising need. Read More

Honor Vietnam Era Veterans Food Drive

MN Honors Vietnam Era Veterans supported local relief agencies through the Emergency Foodshelf Network June 13th at the State Capitol to celebrate, remember and honor all Veterans who served during the Vietnam era. Read More

The Black Forest Inn Fights Hunger at Spargelfest

A big thank you to the Black Forest Inn and all who attended Spargelfest to benefit Emergency Foodshelf Network (EFN)'s Harvest for the Hungry program.  The event took place during the Black Forest Inn's annual tribute to the German favorite, asparagus and raised about $1,000. Read More

Spring Fling at the Fountains

Enjoy an array of activities at The Fountains of Arbor Lakes this Saturday. Make a mother's day gift, plant a flower, get your face painted and give back to local hunger relief. Read More

Scouting For Food April 25th

Look for the Boys Scouts of the Northern Star Council to be in your neighborhood April 25th. And for every full bag donated, Emergency Foodshelf Network will receive one pound of chicken from Gold'n Plump Poultry. Read More

Spring Open Studio & Sale

Independant working artist, Barbara Harman, is holding her Spring Open Studio and Sale this weekend. 10% of all sales will benefit Emergency Foodshelf Network. Read More

Spring Plant Sale Supporting Hunger

Shop for Spring planting and support local hunger relief. Malborg's Garden Center in Brooklyn Center is giving 15 percent of their proceeds to Emergency Foodshelf Network May 28 from 3-8 p.m. Read More

Artwork For Tummies 3rd Annual Artwork Search

The 2009 artwork seach deadline is fast approaching:  April 24, 2009.  Your artwork can help local children struggling with hunger.  To participate, just download Contest Guidelines and an Entry FormRead More

A Night of Fashion for Food

Join us Sat., Feb. 28th at Epic Event Center for Legends Chain Reaction, an event combining fashion, music and community giving. Enjoy entertainment from Grammy nominated, Jon B, a fashion show and Diamond Raffle, benfitting our Lost Harvest program. Read More

Give to Baskets of Hope at the Blenders Concert this Weekend

The Blenders performed their annual Christmas concert at the Pantages, Dec. 4-7. We set up a Baskets of Hope display in the lobby and concert-goers showed their support. Read More

Moonshine on the Mississippi

Join Three Sons Kitchen as they ring the New Year at their annual gala, benefitting Emergency Foodshelf Network. Ring in the New Year 1920's with a Jazz Trio, Crooners, Ballroom Dancers and more. Read More

Emergency Foodshelf Network's Evening with the Wolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are making a slam dunk for local hunger relief Sunday Jan., 25. Join us as the T-Wolves battle the Chicago Bulls, and 50% of your ticket price will go back to fight local hunger in the Twin Cities. Read More

Make it a Poinsettia to Support Baskets of Hope

We've made it easy for you to organize a poinsettia sale at your company or organization. Half of each poinsettia sold will go towards purchasing a full holiday meal for a family in need, through Emergency Foodshelf Network's Baskets of Hope. Read More

TCQAA Quality of Life Classic

The 2008 Quality of Life Classic was a success.  The event was hosted by The Twin Cities Quality Assurance Association (TCQAA) Friday, September 12th at the Brookview Golf Club in Golden Valley. Read More

Live United Food Drive Event

United Way launched their Agenda for Lasting Change with a 1 million pound food drive, complete with music, family friendly activities and a massive volunteer project July 13th at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Read More

Big Steve's Ride for Hunger

Big Steve will ride for food! Emergency Foodshelf Network Employee, Steve McBride, is participating in the Jesse James Bike tour, and holding a food drive to benefit EFN. Read More

Minnesota's Turning 150: Bring the Gift of Food

A big thank you to everyone who helped Celebrate Minnesota's 150th birthday. A few Minnesotans even received complimentary tacos from our friends at Taco Bell for bringing the gift of food to Minnesota's birthday. The "Sesqui" events continue all summer. Read More

Artwork for Tummies Search 2008

 The Emergency Foodshelf Network second annual Artwork for Tummies artwork search has ended. Stay tuned for winners information. All proceeds from card sales will help fight local childhood hunger. Read More

One Million Pounds of Healthy Freight in ' 08

Tuesday, February 26, the Emergency Foodshelf Network hosted an unveiling event to rally community support for our goal to rescue one million pounds of fresh produce and deliver it to hunger relief partners in Minnesota. Watch the great video from Channel 12, and Read More

The Minnesota Pond Hockey Tournament Food and Cash Drive

Thank you to all who supported local hunger relief by bringing food and cash to the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Jan. 23-25 on Lake Nokomis. Over 253 teams from over 30 states, played four-on-four hockey for the golden shovel. Read More

Thank You for Supporting Baskets of Hope

To all the donors, volunteers and FOX 9 KMSP TV, thanks for the support. We provided full holiday meals to 4,000 local families between Thanksgiving and the December Holiday season, and we couldn't have done it without you. Read More

Big Thanks to Supporters of the Macy's Holidazzle Parade

Thank you to Ameriprise Financial and all the parade goers who helped fight hunger in the Twin Cities by donating food and cash every night of Macy's Holidazzle Parade. Read More

Bite-Size Hunger Ed Series

Our Bite-Sized Hunger Education series was created to help you learn more about hunger-relief in Minnesota in a casual atmosphere. Whether you have donated for years, gave at your employer's food drive or are just curious about hunger relief, you'll find friends at The Emergency Foodshelf Network. Read More

Rescue The Lost Harvest and Provide Nutrition

Concord Elementary is helping us launch our campaign to stock hunger relief organizations with one-million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2008. The students created "A-Buck-for-a-Truck" to see if their school can rescue a truckload. Watch the video, consider joining their effort, and Read More

2007 Annual Meeting A Success

Thank you all who were able to attend this year's Annual Meeting and Celebration. Ribs, chicken and burgers were catered, many awards given out, and agencies played "Deal or No Deal" for food. Learn more, and see the pictures.

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Quality of Life Golf Classic

The Twin Cities Quality Assurance Association, STAMP Technologies, Inc., Compuware Corporation, and Concord Technology are teamed up for the 5th Annual Quality of Life Golf Classic. Thank you to all who participated this year. Read More

EFN's Hunger Awareness Day Benefit

Visit our picture gallery and learn about The Emergency Foodshelf Network's first ever Hunger Awareness Day benefit held to launch the sales of Artwork for Tummies cards, benefiting local childhood hunger relief. Read More

Order Your Artwork For Tummies Greeting Cards Now!

Support the Emergency Foodshelf Network by purchasing your customized pack of Artwork for Tummies greeting cards. All card designs were created by Twin Cities artists, from talented fifth graders to professionals, and can be used for all occasions. Purchase your pack today. All proceeds benefit our efforts to eliminate childhood hunger. Read More

"Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive Hopes to Break Records

Last Saturday, mail carriers across the nation will picked up and delivered more than letters and packages. The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive collected more than 70 millions pounds of food last year, and they hope to break the record this year. Read More

Congratulations to our Artwork for Tummies winners!

A huge thank you to the 39 local artists and 175 5th graders who entered the Emergency Foodshelf Network's Artwork for Tummies inaugural greeting card contest. By purchasing your personalized pack of greeting cards, you will be contributing to local childhood hunger relief. Read More

Think Spring, Local Farms and Nutrition

Harvest for the Hungry is our program to provide fresh, locally-grown produce to households facing hunger in our community. Donate online now to the Harvest for the Hungry program. Plant the seed to feed.

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