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SUMMARY:Lattes with Latisha 2025
DESCRIPTION:We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month. Join our Director of Volunteers & Outreach Latisha for an open house-style event on Thursday\, April 24th from 9:30 am until 11:30 am at our Loaves & Fishes Office. We will be offering office & warehouse tours alongside great conversation\, delicious snacks\, and coffee. We look forward to hosting you! \n\n\n\nThank you for being a volunteer! \n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/event/lattes-with-latisha-2025/
LOCATION:Loaves & Fishes Office\, 721 Kasota Ave. SE\, Minnesota\, 55414\, United States
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SUMMARY:Springtime Jamboree 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our collective efforts at the Springtime Jamboree! Join us at Peavey Field Park in Minneapolis on Saturday\, May 31st\, for an exciting BBQ get-together. Enjoy delicious food\, live entertainment\, yard games\, and learn more about our latest initiatives. This event is free and open to all—we’d love to see you there!  \n\n\n\nHelp us raise funds for a new freezer! \n\n\n\nWe’re trying to cover the cost of a new freezer for our North Warehouse\, and we need your help.In 2024\, we rescued over 15.3 millions of pounds of food and served over 6.9 million free meals to Minnesotans in need. In order to keep our food fresh and keep up with the growing needs of our community\, we need more freezer space.Last year we moved into our new North Warehouse in North Minneapolis\, and we finally have the warehouse space we’ve needed for so long. Now we’re outfitting this warehouse with the equipment we need. \n\n\n\nIf you need assistance\, contact Lucy Beers Shenk at lshenk@loavesandfishesmn.org. \n\n\n\nRSVP is not required\, but appreciated \n\n\n\nRSVP\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/event/springtime-jamboree-2025/
LOCATION:Peavey Field Park\, 730 E 22nd St\, Minneapolis\, 55404
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SUMMARY:Miles for Meals 2025
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to run\, feed our neighbors in need\, and reduce food waste in Minnesota—all at the same time?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Miles for Meals 5K\, a fast and flat race course that supports Loaves & Fishes. Whether you’re a serious runner\, casual walker\, or virtual participant—you’re part of something bigger: the movement to reduce barriers to food access across Minnesota. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us Saturday\, July 26\, 2025\, at Basset Creek Park (5609 32nd Ave N\, Crystal\, MN 55422) \n\n\n\nThe Loaves & Fishes 5K at Crystal Frolics begins at 8:30 AM with a kids’ Fun Run | 9:00 AM 5K Start \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nRegister Me!\n\n\n\nCrystal Frolics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHY RUN WITH US?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery step you take helps feed Minnesotans in need.\n\n\n\nEvery dollar raised supports food rescue\, keeping perfectly good food out of landfills.\n\n\n\nYou’ll make an immediate\, tangible difference while doing something fun with your community! In 2024\, Loaves & Fishes served 6.9 million meals and rescued 15.3 million pounds of food.\n\n\n\nWho doesn’t love a personal challenge? You’ll be part of a timed\, chipped 5K with prizes for top finishers. Run\, jog\, or walk!\n\n\n\nYou’ll also be part of Crystal Frolics\, a four-day community festival filled with fireworks\, food\, live music\, pickleball\, and fun for the whole family.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFREE FUN RUN FOR KIDS\n\n\n\nLet your little ones join in the fun! \n\n\n\nA 100-yard dash will take place at 8:30 AM to kick off our event! \n\n\n\nFree to participate! Want a t-shirt for your child? Add it to registration. All profits will go directly towards our daily operations to reduce barriers to food access.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\n\n\n\nRegistration is open now. Click this link to register today! \n\n\n\n\n\nMiles For Meals 5K  \n\n\n\n\n\nMar 31 – Jul 20 \n\n\n\n\n\n$44.79 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJul 21 – Jul 26 \n\n\n\n\n\n$50.14 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Fundraising 5K  \n\n\n\n\n\nMar 31 – Jul 26 \n\n\n\n\n\n$44.79 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Option Available: Can’t make it in person? Participate anytime between July 15–27 from anywhere\, send us your time\, and we’ll mail you your official race t-shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTAKE YOUR RUN FURTHER: CREATE A FUNDRAISING PAGE\n\n\n\nWant to make an even bigger difference? Create a personal fundraising page and invite your network to support your 5K journey and our FREE Community Meal Programming. Start fundraising today! \n\n\n\nHere’s why it matters: \n\n\n\nEvery dollar raised goes directly toward feeding individuals and families across Minnesota. By sharing your commitment with others\, you can multiply your impact and help us reach more people with free\, healthy meals. \n\n\n\nHow it works: \n\n\n\n\nWhen you register\, select the option to create a fundraising page.\n\n\n\nSet a personal goal. Any amount raised directly benefits your community!\n\n\n\nShare your page with family\, friends\, and coworkers.\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a powerful way to connect your efforts to our mission. The impact of fundraising is greater than we can put into words. Your donation will make an immediate\, tangible difference.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPART OF CRYSTAL FROLICS WEEKEND\n\n\n\nWe’re proud to be part of Crystal Frolics\, the city’s annual community celebration. After the 5K\, stick around for great food\, live music\, games\, and local vendors. Bring your friends and family. There is something fun for everyone! Learn More about Crystal Frolics here >>  \n\n\n\nEvery step taken during the Miles for Meals 5K helps us serve more than 4 million meals each year to people across Minnesota. Your participation supports FREE Community Meals\, Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through our Food Rescue Program\, and Street Outreach.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for help? Let’s Chat!If you have any questions or are interested in sponsoring this event\, contact Lucy Beers Shenk\, Development Associate at lshenk@loavesandfishesmn.org.
URL:https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/event/miles-for-meals/
LOCATION:Minnesota
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SUMMARY:Bingo at LTD Brewing
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to partner with LTD Brewing to host bingo on Monday\, August 11th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM! There is no cost to play and you will have the chance to win a variety of prizes. Come enjoy some tasty beer while supporting our free community meal programming in the Hopkins community!
URL:https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/event/bingo-at-ltd-brewing/
LOCATION:LTD Brewing\, 8 8th Ave N\, Hopkins\, Minnesota\, 55343\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us on September 20th\, 2025! \n\n\n\nLast year\, we brought you inside our newest North Warehouse where food is now being redistributed to our daily programming and where our community care begins.  \n\n\n\nThis year\, join us for an elegant evening that brings our mission to life through storytelling\, shared purpose\, and connection. You’ll see\, hear\, and feel the impact of your support\, and the impact still needed\, as we come together to remove barriers to food access across Minnesota. \n\n\n\nThis night is more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of community. A gathering of people who believe\, like we do\, that everyone deserves access to fresh\, nutritious food. A chance to honor what we’ve achieved\, and push forward\, together\, into what’s next. \n\n\n\nYour presence fuels our progress. Your generosity ensures that children\, families\, and neighbors across our state continue receiving the meals they need. \n\n\n\nSo we invite you to join us\, connect\, celebrate\, and stand with us in our mission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details:\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Minneapolis Club | 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55402 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimeline:\n\n\n\n5:00 PM Exclusive VIP Reception for our VIP Impact Ticket Holders \n\n\n\n6:00 PM General Reception for all guests  \n\n\n\n(includes a silent auction\, music\, raffles\, games\, and more) \n\n\n\n6:45 PM Dinner and Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Table:\n\n\n\n\n\nTable Host | $1500\n\n\n\nHost a table for ten and make a powerful statement of support. All Table Hosts enjoy reserved premium seating throughout the evening. It’s a meaningful way to gather your friends\, family\, or colleagues in service of something bigger. Supporting a table serves 750 meals to your community. \n\n\n\nVIP Table Host | $2\,500 ✨\n\n\n\nUpgrade all 10 seats at the table to a VIP Table experience. It’s a cocktail event you won’t forget. Supporting a VIP table ensures a family of 3 has at least 1 nutritious meal a day for an entire year. The impact can’t be overstated. \n\n\n\nPlease note: You can reserve your table directly using the button below\, or if you prefer to pay by invoice\, simply email us at office@loavesandfishesmn.org and we can manually send an invoice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase a Table\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets:\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Ticket | $200\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of connection\, dinner\, drinks\, and entertainment\, all in support of Loaves & Fishes. This ticket provides access to the full event experience and helps serve roughly 100 meals to neighbors in need. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIP Impact Ticket  | $250 ✨\n\n\n\nEnjoy an elevated evening with premium seating\, early check-in\, and a cocktail hour with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Your support helps us deepen our impact by serving roughly 125 meals to neighbors in need. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Sponsor the Fall Jubilee?\n\n\n\nBecoming a Jubilee sponsor is more than supporting an event; it’s joining a movement to reduce barriers to food access across the state of Minnesota on a larger scale. Join our mission to provide healthy meals to Minnesotans in areas where the need is greatest. \n\n\n\nBy partnering with us\, your organization aligns with a trusted nonprofit that served over 6.9 million meals and rescued 15.3 million pounds of food last year alone. Your sponsorship directly fuels our mission while elevating your brand in front of a community that values purpose-driven action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Benefits Include:\n\n\n\n\nYour sponsorship helps provide fresh\, nutritious meals to thousands of children\, families\, and individuals across the state\, at a time when the need is greater than ever.\n\n\n\nReach a wide audience of community leaders\, philanthropists\, and mission-minded individuals through event signage\, digital promotion\, and print materials.\n\n\n\nShow your customers\, employees\, and stakeholders that you’re committed to making a difference locally\, and be recognized for it.\n\n\n\nAttend the gala alongside other changemakers and supporters who care deeply about creating a hunger-free Minnesota.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Opportunities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet our MC & Auctioneer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren Sorbo\n\n\n\nAs a leading benefit auctioneer\, Karen Sorbo’s dedication\, effusive energy\, commanding yet elegant stage presence and precision techniques\, have engaged audiences across the country and internationally. Karen has raised over ONE BILLION dollars\, conducting over 3200 auctions since 1993. \n\n\n\nKaren’s experience encompasses successful financial procurement over a wide spectrum of programs including environmental\, private and public schools\, churches community projects\, and an ever-expanding range of non-profit organizations. Karen offers solid attention to detail and planning\, powerful fundraising tools and exemplary service. With Karen\, clients can rest assured that their benefit event will be passionately and professionally orchestrated by a seasoned expert. \n\n\n\nIn addition to being a Benefit Auctioneer\, Karen is a Speaker\, Author\, Mentor\, Resilience Coach\, Humanitarian\, Documentary Film Producer/Director and Travel Enthusiast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Presenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? \n\n\n\nDon’t hesitate to contact us at office@loavesandfishesmn.org
URL:https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/event/fall-jubilee-2025/
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SUMMARY:Join us for Give to the Max Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Give to the Max Day! All donations made November 1st-20th will be DOUBLED thanks to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and other anonymous donors.  \n\n\n\nHelp us reach our goal to raise $200\,000 during Give to the Max! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDouble Your Donation Today- Give to the Max! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Loaves & Fishes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Loaves & Fishes\, we’re not just a meal provider. We’ve created an extensive ecosystem dedicated to nourishing Minnesotans in need. We do so through our Food Waste Reduction\, Free Meal Programming\, and Community Partnership initiatives.   \n\n\n\nOur Food Waste Reduction initiative hinges on our Food Rescue program. This operation tackles both hunger and environmental impact by saving millions of pounds of edible food from going to waste each year. Through partnerships with large chains\, local stores\, farms\, and more\, we capture surplus food and redirect it to support all our meal programs.  \n\n\n\nOur Free Meal Programming ensures that everyone in our community has access to nutritious food. Through our Community Meals\, we provide free takeaway meals and in-person dining at over 35 locations. Our Street Outreach brings mobile meals\, hot soups\, sandwiches\, and groceries directly to people experiencing homelessness\, offering a vital\, consistent source of nourishment.  \n\n\n\nHere are some stories of guests of our Free Meal Programming:  \n\n\n\nEric\, a recent college graduate\, found himself homeless after a series of unforeseen circumstances left him without stable housing. Through our Community Meal program\, he discovered not only a warm meal but also connections to local resources that helped him secure temporary housing and job placement services.  \n\n\n\nAngela\, a mother of four who turned to us after her partner lost his job. She finds solace in our meals\, often bringing them home on Wednesday nights\, always grabbing an extra one to share with her 89-year-old neighbor down the hall.  \n\n\n\nJames\, a retiree\, experienced deep loneliness after losing his wife\, but by joining our meals\, he formed friendships that revitalized his spirit and introduced him to local social activities\, bringing joy back into his life. \n\n\n\nThese stories remind us that every meal we serve is a stepping stone toward empowerment and community support.  \n\n\n\nOur Community Partnerships strengthen the impact of our mission by collaborating with local nonprofits through The HUB\, offering them access to rescued food at a reduced cost to support their own meal services while staying focused on their core missions. Our Institutional Partners initiative builds alliances with facilities across Minnesota\, where our staff utilize their kitchens to prepare nutritious meals for residents and support nearby communities. Additionally\, our Commissary Kitchens transform rescued ingredients into meals that are distributed throughout our various programs.  \n\n\n\nToday\, we face a unique paradox. The need is more significant than it’s ever been\, the barriers are higher\, and the financial gap is wider than ever. The donor environment has changed\, making it essential for us to find creative revenue sources and introduce Loaves & Fishes to new donors willing to help us bridge these gaps. \n\n\n\nOur next guest might be anyone – it could be you\, a neighbor\, or a beloved relative. We open our doors to all without question or hesitation.  \n\n\n\nWe believe in the transformative effect of a simple sandwich or a warm meal. With your support\, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans\, one meal at a time.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, we can reduce barriers to food access across Minnesota. Join us today and make an immediate impact.
URL:https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/event/give-to-the-max-day/
LOCATION:Minnesota
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SUMMARY:90's Trivia at LTD Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for an epic night of Trivia?! \n\n\n\nGrab your scrunchies\, dust off your gel sandals\, and gather your crew. We’ve got 90s Trivia Night coming to LTD Brewing on May 18th! \n\n\n\nFrom 12 – 9 PM\, 20% of every dollar you spend on craft brews\, non-alcoholic beverages\, snacks\, merch\, gift cards\, and to-go orders goes directly to supporting Loaves & Fishes! \n\n\n\nTrivia kicks off at 6 PM and wraps at 8 PM. \n\n\n\nCome ready to compete across categories- 90s Music\, 90s TV Shows\, 90s Fashion\, and more! \n\n\n\nThink you and your crew have what it takes? \n\n\n\nGrand prize: Winning teamCool prize: Runner-up teamSolid prize: Best team nameSolid prize: Best outfit (90’s themed) \n\n\n\nCome and support the mission. You may just walk out with some fun prizes and bragging rights. \n\n\n\nAS IF you’d miss it… 😉
URL:https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/event/90s-trivia-at-ltd-brewing/
LOCATION:LTD Brewing\, 8 8th Ave N\, Hopkins\, MN 55343\, Hopkins\, Minnesota\, 55343
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