Affordable Food for Everyone...

Fare For All also has a Traditional Option...

Fare For All is a program that helps individuals and families get healthy food at an affordable price. Through group purchasing, folks can save from 30-50% on their food bills.

And there are two sites in our area where you can easily participate.

Hazel Park Congregational Church, 1831 E. Minnehaha, has the Fare For All Express program that does not require pre-ordering. In 2011 the following dates are set for this "cash"-and-carry program: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 1 - all from 4-6p. You can pick up fruits, vegetables and meat packages at this location.

Grace Lutheran Church, 1730 Old Hudson, participates in the Traditional Fare For All program that involves pre-ordering and pre-paying. The dates for delivery are January 22, February 19, March 19, April 23, May 21, June 18, July 23, August 20, September 17, October 22, November 19, and December 17, at 8-9a. You must order at least 5 business days before delivery, but you can pre-order the next month when you pick up the current month's order. The phone number to call is 763.450.3880.

For both these programs you can pay with cash, check, credit/debit or EBT cards. There is no income limit to participate. Check out the website for food packages and prices. And because the dates are staggered for each program, you can participate in both if you need to spread out your purchases.

Spread the word on these important, healthy opportunities!