Food Drive Saturday

SNAP provides meals to about 1,900 people in Carver County

A note from Judith:

Hello all,

On November first Snap benefits will be paused for millions of Americans.

In Minnesota approximately 450,000 depend on this program. In Carver County, SNAP provides meals to about 1,900 people not, including all the federal workers who are currently not working due to the shutdown.

Representative Lucy Rehm is holding a food drive at our protest site this Saturday November 1^st.

Bountiful Baskets lists the items to be included in an emergency food bag:

• 2 cans vegetables

• 1 can fruit

• 2 cans beans

• 1 bag rice

• 1 pasta

• 1 pasta sauce

• 2 canned meats

• 1 peanut butter

But suffice it to say, anything and everything is welcome including things like women’s hygiene products and toilet paper and fixings for Thanksgiving.

If you are bringing items, please drive to the Park Dental office in the far corner past Aldi and Kohls. That is where Lucy’s volunteers will be loading everything in cars.

Scan this QR code if you want to donate money:

Also, all cash that is donated on Saturday down the protest line that is usually used to buy water etc. will be donated to the food shelf, as well.

We’re Raising Spirits

I want to let you know that I have spoken to people in our community and also Chanhassen, Excelsior and Minnetonka who have heard about our protests and how it is making a difference.

Us standing there is raising spirits and reminding people they are not alone.

My family in Europe is cheering us all on and my parents who live in the very red state of Florida look at all the pictures on a weekly basis, laugh at the funny and sarcastic protest signs and are amazed at how some of you show up with walkers and canes.

As of now the weather for Saturday again looks dry. I look forward to seeing you all. See you Saturday!