Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
Number of recipients served through non-cash assistance, cash assistance and other supportive services represent, in part, families served, not the number of individuals. In detail, 61,677 persons accessed the food shelf and bakery shelf, and 43,890 children were served through the summer school meal program. The Holiday Gift Program assisted 783 families. 1,807 persons received clothing assistance at no cost. Neighbors, Inc. Served 175 families in its emergency cash assistance program and provided transportation services for 2,050 persons.
Current Goals
Our new strategic plan will guide and inform our work through the following goals:
Broaden food access to improve the physical well-being of the people we serve.
Provide holistic services to improve the overall well-being of the people we serve.
Practice intentional engagement strategies.
Ensure inclusive sustainability.
Create opportunities for our in-kind and financial resources to thrive.
Pursue excellence in all we do by practicing continuous quality improvement, five-star service and radical hospitality.
Community or Constituency Served
South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale and Sunfish Lake
Geographic Area Served
Northern Dakota County