Bob's Food Shelf Fundraising Project 2021

Bob's Food Shelf Fundraising Project

Last summer, in the midst of the Covid pandemic we devoted several acres of our farm to growing corn and winter squash. At the end of the season, all of this beautiful, organic produce was donated to food banks in the Twin Cities and Rochester. Our initiative was a success, thanks to 65 volunteers that helped with the harvest and 25 donors that came together to finance the project. Nearly 10,000 pounds of organically grown produce was donated to 5 local and 2 large regional food banks. 

This summer we’re at it again with corn, winter squash, and – new this year – carrots. As always we’re doing everything organically. Starting in August we’ll be delivering top-quality produce for distribution to local families. The need for nutritious food is still all around us. Since the onset of the pandemic, food shelf visits have been steadily rising. Today, one in nine Minnesotans is experiencing hunger, compared to one in eleven in 2018. 

Join us to raise funds to provide food shelves with locally and organically grown produce! Healthier foods are a priority for food shelves. We know that 93% of families who use a food shelf would like to provide more fruits and veggies for their families. 

Use this page to make a tax-deductible donation to The Food Group. All funds raised will be used to purchase produce grown in partnership with Dana Jokela, of Sogn Valley Farm to be donated to a network of food shelves.

I’m delighted to have connected with The Food Group whose mission and expertise align beautifully with ours. You can follow the progress of this year’s project at Bob’s Blog. Together let's provide food for today and change for tomorrow.