Blinky the Shark wrote:

> Dan Goodman wrote:
>
> > Blinky the Shark wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> This is a paste of a post someone made a day or two ago to another
> >> group. I mentioned this nonprofit in chat last night, and someone
> >> there had heard of it, as well. A bit of discussion ensued. As
> >> noted, there are other packages available than the one detailed.
> >>
> >> <quote
> >> --------------------------------------------------------------->
> >>
> >> I came across an organization by the name of Angel Food Ministries.
> >> They offer a basket of food at a greatly discounted price - $30
> buys >> enough food to feed a family of four for a week, they claim.
> There's >> no means testing - anyone can use the service. They also
> accept food >> stamps.
> >
> > The equivalent in Minnesota is Fare For All. The standard food
> > package is currently $17; distribution sites can add a small fee
> > (which seems to be usually 50 cents.)
>
> For the record, Angel Food Ministries (my original topic) has nine
> hosts in Minnesota.

And it turns out that one is within 20 miles (maybe less) of me.

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