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- Both “Sides” Win in Volunteering Game – StarTribune, March 17, 2023
- Volunteering’s New Look – StarTribune, March 10, 2023
- Meet Chaleiah Hendersen – Voyage Magazine, March 2, 2023
FFEN Blogs
FFEN’s Resource Hub: Topic-Based Technical Assistance when Food Shelves Need it Most
Being a food shelf leader often requires you to wear many hats, some of which might be entirely new to you. FFEN’s Resource Hub is an ongoing service for when you have questions, challenges, and opportunities. Sessions can be scheduled as you need it and on the...
Utilizing Learnings from the 2022 Minnesota Food Shelf Survey: Gather and Grow
For all 2022 Minnesota Food Shelf Survey results, visit the SuperShelf website. When Angie Cruzen became Executive Director of Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Connection Center in Waconia (previously known as Waconia United Food Shelf), she was committed to hearing...
Meet Hannah Brauer, Food Shelf Community Engagement Fellow
Name: Hannah Brauer Title: Food Shelf Community Engagement Fellow Share about your professional experience (and background)? I just graduated from Hamline University with a BA in Environmental Studies and Public Health. During my time at Hamline I engaged with the...
Meet Olayinka Omole, Data Analyst Intern
Name: Olayinka Omole Title: Data Analyst Intern Share about your professional experience (and background)? I have a certification in data analysis where I get to learn how to use data to help others make insightful food decisions. In addition, I am pursuing a graduate...
Meet Alyson Johnson, Program Intern
Name: Alyson Johnson Title: Program Intern Share about your professional experience (and background)? I am currently finishing my Master of Public Health degree at St. Mary's University of Minnesota. What most interested you about FFEN? I wanted to work with an...
Meet Katie Bull, Director of Programs
Katie Bull, Director of Programs joined FFEN in 2021 with 8 years of experience in hunger relief, first serving as Program Manager before assuming her current position as Director of Programs. Prior to her roles at FFEN, she was Food Resource Developer and Special...