Channel One Regional Food Bank reports rise in food insecurity among minority populations
Unemployment and poverty rates increased during the pandemic which in turn created a rise in food insecurity across the region.
Posted: Apr 26, 2021 4:21 PM
Updated: Apr 26, 2021 7:37 PM
Posted By: Jessica Bringe
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Unemployment and poverty rates increased during the pandemic which in turn created a rise in food insecurity across the region.
Freeborn County says 2,900 people are dealing with hunger this year which is up from 2,730 in 2018.
Channel One Regional Food Bank says the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the problem especially in minority communities including Black, Latino and Native American Households.
Free food to be available for Faribault County residents in need FILE Semi-trucks full of food products were distributed on June 8, 2020, in Fairmont, Minn., as part of a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. (Source: Bernadette Heier) By KEYC Staff | March 12, 2021 at 4:57 PM CST - Updated March 12 at 4:57 PM
BLUE EARTH, Minn. (KEYC) A regional food bank in southern Minnesota will be bringing boxes of free food to the Faribault County Fairgrounds next weekend.
Channel One Regional Food Bank will be hosting the “Truck to Trunk” event in Blue Earth on Saturday, March 20.
The “Farmers to Families” food boxes will be available to anyone in need and contain milk, cheese and yogurt; cooked, refrigerated meat; and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Nelson David Belisle (Nelly), born September 6, 1951 (69 yrs. old), passed away suddenly on January 7, 2021 in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Nelson was born in Nipigon, Ontario where he worked over 30 years in the Red Rock Mill before they closed. Nelson was known for his avid Harleys and love of riding. He loved taking road trips with his many friends. Many years were spent riding to Sturgis (South Dakoka) every summer for bike rallies with friends.
The light of Nelson s life was his grandkids. they made him very proud. Nelson is survived by his daughter Jennifer Belisle (Todd Dampier), granddaughters Taylor Yvonne Belisle, Chloe Rayne Belisle and his sister Elaine Belisle. Predeceased by his father Omer Belisle, mother Laura Sequin-Belisle, sister Gilberte Belisle, brothers Lawrence Belisle and Benny Belisle. Nelson has many cousins and very close friends that he cared so much for.
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