GROWTH OF SUBURBAN MN POVERTY AMONG HIGHEST IN NATION
Yes, ICA Food Shelf is seeing the increase that is documented in the latest studies* about poverty in the suburbs. (*Brookings Institution, which released a book Monday titled Confronting Suburban Poverty in America )
Since 2008, ICA has seen an increase of over 112% in food services and now gives out 134% more food. In 2012, we gave out a record breaking 1.6 million pounds of food (on average 130,000 pounds per month) and currently, our services are at an all-time high, with over 800 families receiving groceries from ICA per month. We are encountering more and more families where job loss, under-employment, pay cuts, or loss of medical coverage have hit hard and as a result they need rent, mortgage or utility assistance.
Click here to see ICA on WCCO news (5/20/2013)
Click here to see ICA's Facebook page with links to current articles about this rise in suburban poverty
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2013 POSTAL DRIVE
ICA Food Shelf took in a total of 61,923 pounds!
We had over 150 volunteers helping. And, that doesn't even count the postal carriers themselves. What a day! We h
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PLANT A ROW FOR ICA
Have you started your garden yet? Imagine the difference we could make if everyone planted an extra Row.
Please consider planting an extra row for ICA!
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Please Consider Volunteering
Fundraisers/Special Projects
Click here to find out how to raise food or funds for ICA or to volunteer for special events throughout the year.
Regular Volunteers
Click here to learn more about opportunities to serve at ICA on a regular basis.
