Twin Cities Mobile Market

We're a program of The Food Group with a mission to strengthen communities by increasing access to healthy food.

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'The Need Is At Historic Highs': Twin Cities Food Group Struggles To Find Volunteers https://t.co/iVWvsrnGqO

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Good news! The average SNAP benefit – excluding additional funds provided as part of pandemic relief – will increase by $36.24 per person, per month beginning Oct 1!

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The USDA today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate SNAP benefits. As a result, the average SNAP benefit will increase beginning on October 1, 2021! This helps put healthy food in reach for SNAP families.

Learn more: https://t.co/zwzmvZfYFO

[The Food Group @TheFoodGroupMN]

The USDA today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate SNAP benefits. As a result, the average SNAP benefit will increase beginning on October 1, 2021! This helps put healthy food in reach for SNAP families.

Learn more: https://t.co/zwzmvZfYFO

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Today marks one year since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police. This past year has been filled with pain and grief, but also hope for racial justice. Daily, we see food disparities across race. We must stand against racial injustice to build a brighter future.

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These positions work directly with individuals and groups that make up our amazing volunteer network at The Food Group's warehouse and in the community.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/IO7Jjqir6w

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Wishing a joyous and happy Ramadan to all of our friends and neighbors who observe this holiday!

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Our grief is heavy today for another Black life lost in nearby Brooklyn Center. We lift our thoughts and hearts to Daunte Wright’s family and our neighbors who are in pain.

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Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Today and everyday we celebrate and share our support for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people around the globe.

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Due to COVID-19, we needed to change way Twin Cities Mobile Market operated to protect our customers & our team. Since April 2020, we have been delivering groceries to 22 mobile market stops. We are grateful to supporters & our customers who have been flexible with so much change

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We stand in solidarity with the Asian American & Pacific Islander community. We join people everywhere in mourning the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta & condemn violence, discrimination & xenophobia. We all have an obligation to stand up against racism.

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Fare for All plans St. Louis Park food distribution March 17 https://t.co/6VhntlcrID via @hometownsource

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Last year, Minnesotans made 3.83 million visits to food shelves. Over 500k of those visits were made by Minnesotans 65+. In some rural places, there has been more than a 5x increase in food shelf visits among people 65+

https://t.co/rSryMwInR3 via
@mprnews

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Join our team! https://t.co/IO7Jjq0QeY

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We're hiring! learn more & apply: https://t.co/3XSCDmfRef

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Valentines' Day is just around the corner! Check out this event from @MnPCA @chowgirls -- Fall in Love With Your Food: A Valentine’s Day tribute to our food https://t.co/Lnf9ERdXXL

📷 Our Produce Programs Team visits Chowgirls Catering to learn more about MN Central Kitchen.

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

1 in 10 Minnesotans struggles to afford the food they need. Many are experiencing that challenge for the first time.

The Minnesota Food HelpLine can help you. Call 888-711-1151, or find food shelves and get more information on SNAP food assistance at https://t.co/E5vx5ifIFx.

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For this week's blog our Sourcing Specialist, Snow, shares her experience about supply and demand and the food supply chain during the pandemic.

Read the whole story here!

https://t.co/QMCEzhTxRq

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Thank you, Leah Porter, founder of the Twin Cities Mobile Market, for your vision and commitment to the community. @TheFoodGroupMN is deeply honored that you put your trust in us to continue this work. We wish you a restful and calm break, and then exciting new adventures!

[The Food Group @TheFoodGroupMN]

We are a unique #hungerrelief organization.
We've chosen to be more than a #foodbank.
Hunger relief must involve equity and food system justice work--from farm to table.
It's more challenging than short-term relief.
How we "walk the talk" with our #farm: https://t.co/3gE9rMIhvq

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We are hustling to get food out to people! #GiveAtHomeMN #oneminnesota

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Exec. Director update!
Sophia Lenarz-Coy explains how we've adapted our work during #COVID19.
💜Emergency Boxes delivered by @TCMobileMarket
💛Safety Protocols
💚Drive-Thru Fare For All grocery sites
❤️Pls support our Emergency Food Fund: https://t.co/bkzVnpHH5E
#GiveAtHomeMN