Updates

Dear Friends and Supporters,

After a long, cold, rainy start to spring, the growing season is finally here! The NCFA team is gearing up for another busy season of planting crops, gleaning, making farmer purchases, and of course sharing lots of food with our neighbors. Please see below for more details on what we’ve been up to and what we’re planning. We hope to see you at one of our future events!

In Solidarity for a Better World,

Andy, Mae, Will, Sasha, Alison, May, Mark, Celeste, Maria, Noah, Fatuma, Abby

(The Workers of NCFA)

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Dear Friends and Supporters,

As we approach the two year mark of the start of the pandemic in Minnesota, we feel it is useful to reflect on everything that has changed since then, and how we can transition into a more just post-pandemic society, rather than simply returning to “things as usual.” The persistence of the pandemic, as well as the effects of the uprising following the murder of George Floyd, has resulted in increased disparities among marginalized communities, as well as an increased awareness of those disparities. Here at NCFA, we have taken concrete action to better meet the needs of our neighbors and help build community care and resilience in an increasingly uncertain world. In 2021, NCFA provided more food support than in any prior year, and we devoted more resources toward building food sovereignty than ever before. Please read below for more details, and know that you are an integral part of keeping this vital work going! Thank you for your ongoing support.

In Solidarity for a Better World,

Andy, Mae, Will, Sasha, Alison, May, Mark, Celeste, Maria, Noah, Fatuma, Abby

(The Workers of NCFA)

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Dear Friends and Supporters,

As the daylight wanes and cold weather comes on, the NCFA crew is packing up our seasonal operations and making plans for the new year. But for now, you can read about endeavors from late summer and early fall. It’s been a busy year! We hope you will join us in ending hunger, reducing food waste, and sharing healthy, culturally-relevant food with our neighbors.

In Solidarity for a Better World,

Mae, Will, Sasha, Alison, May, Mark, Bozena, Nick, Celeste, Maria, Noah, Fatuma, Abby
(The Workers of NCFA)

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Dear Friends and Supporters,

Summer came in like a lion this year! While the weather has been hot and dry, the NCFA gardens are still flourishing under tender care, and local farmers continue to grow plenty of surplus produce for our gleaning program. Read below for more details on what we’ve been up to!

In Solidarity for a Better World,

Haakon, Mae, Will, Sasha, Alison, May, Catherine, Mark, Bozena, Nick, Celeste, Maria, Noah, Fatuma
(The Workers of NCFA)

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Dear Friends and Supporters,

Happy spring! Are you enjoying the transition from a chilly, grey landscape to sun, warmth, and sprouting plants? Here at NCFA we’re excited by the onset of the growing season! We’re ramping up our programs to make the most of this time of prolific plant life. Read our updates below to learn what we have in store!

In Solidarity for a Better World,

Haakon, Mae, Will, Sasha, Alison, May, Catherine, Mark, Bozena, Nick, Celeste, Maria, Fatuma

(The Workers of NCFA)

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