MIKE: $59.59 per week
My wife is Creative Director at Open Arms of Minnesota. When she first mentioned the SNAP Challenge diet that Executive Director, Kevin Winge, is undertaking, I thought it sounded like
November 15, 2010
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KELLY: "It's time to make the sandwiches", she said angrily.
[Because of vacation schedules, I will be taking the SNAP Challenge, starting today. Blogging with me this week will be my husband, Mike, our son, Max, our neighbors, Amy and
November 15, 2010
KEVIN: Grocery Shopping for My SNAP Challenge
Feeling a little anxious about my SNAP Challenge, which begins on Thursday, November 18, I had to go grocery shopping today. Dietetic interns from the University of Minnesota put together
November 13, 2010
KEVIN: SNAP Challenge Menu
Having just eaten a delicious lunch, from the Open Arms’ kitchen, now might not be the best time to look at the menu for next week’s SNAP Challenge, but here
November 10, 2010
KEVIN: Join Me in a SNAP Decision
Growing up, there was often more month than there was money. I would dread the last few days of the month because the money would run out before my mom’s
October 28, 2010
Making it happen
Just a few photos of the wonderful kitchen volunteers who make all of the meals happen each day. Then there’s the fabulous delivery drivers… (but it’s not as easy to
May 3, 2010
Goodbye, 1414 Franklin Ave.
This week, we end our 13 year history with 1414 Franklin Avenue. Our neighbors there, the American Indian Community Development Corporation, become the new owners of that place in which
April 27, 2010
And we have furniture!
This week, we are seeing most of the furniture arrive at the new building. The beauty of it is that nearly 100% of the office furniture has been DONATED by
February 15, 2010
Putting our name on it!
They are busy with final preparations… we’re in the home stretch of serious construction, and now can start to put on the final finishing touches. We’re so glad to say
January 26, 2010
One More Step
The staircase has finally been installed. It’s a beautiful piece of steel, weighing in at 5,000 pounds. But it will connect the upstairs to the main floor, and it’s not
January 12, 2010
What's happening at 2500 Bloomington?
What’s going on at the building today, you ask? They are putting the vinyl flooring in the kitchen area, putting up lockers in the volunteer area, painting, putting up a
January 5, 2010
Today's Construction Progress
Above, the dish room starts to take shape, and the kitchen equipment is falling into place. It’s starting to amaze me at how much they accomplish each day. If you
December 28, 2009
