The Food Group doubles its food distribution to help families in Minnesota and Wisconsin article
Volunteer James Gottfried (left) packs food for The Food Group, a nonprofit that serves families in 32 counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
(FOX 9)
NEW HOPE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Food Group, formerly known as The Emergency Shelf Network, has been serving families for more than 40 years. But in its history, it s never had the demand it s now seeing during the pandemic.
Inside a warehouse in New Hope, Minnesota, an operation is underway to help feed the hungry. Bins of jasmine rice are being bagged, sealed, and repacked by a small group of volunteers.