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New bowling tournament helps food shelf
On November 24, Garden Center Lanes ran the first SunOpta one-day bowling tournament to raise money for the Douglas County food Shelf.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Students raise funds for local food shelf
The students have been learning about the food shelf and made posters and decorated grocery bags to encourage others to donate in March. Many did chores to earn the money they gave.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

March Campaign doubles food shelf donations this month
The local food shelf in Alexandria began humbly in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 30 years ago. As years passed, need grew so great that a new building was built on Lake Street. During the month of March, residents have an opportunity to feed that growing need doubly.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - March is Food Shelf Month
The March campaign for Minnesota food shelves is coming soon.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Pete's County Market helps food shelf

Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Students helping students
School food shelf strives to put an end to teen hunger
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Holiday Train to roll into town Friday, December 14
The Holiday Train will roll into Alexandria this Friday, spreading a message of Christmas cheer and giving. The train, which raises money for food shelves, is scheduled to arrive at the 8th Avenue East railroad crossing near the Hubbard Feed Mill shortly before noon.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Foli-Ole-Fest is Saturday
This Saturday, families are invited to celebrate fall with fun activities and give to the Douglas County Food Shelf at the same time.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Twelfth Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive a success
This year’s 12th annual Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive for the Outreach Food Shelf of Douglas County was extremely successful thanks to the parents and students of School District 206.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Area students to help Stuff-A-Truck
The Stuff-A-Truck Program is celebrating its 12th year. District 206 students are asked to help make the program a success and fill the shelves at the Outreach Food Shelf of Douglas County.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Holiday Train delivers dose of Christmas
The Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train rolled into Alexandria last Friday, bringing festive Christmas music and help for the hungry. Those who showed up to watch a concert performed from a boxcar donated about 360 pounds of food and $385 in cash for the Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Out and About: Foli-Ole-Fest
The United Way of Pope and Douglas County teamed up with KXRA Radio to collect coats and winter items for the less fortunate. More than 200 coats were donated.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Operation Round Up makes a difference
Runestone Electric Association’s (REA) Operation Round Up has distributed more than $590,000 in grants to community-minded groups and organizations throughout its service territory since its inception in 2003.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Empty Bowls to help fight hunger
Due to the growing problem of hunger in Minnesota, District 206, with help from the community, is again putting on the Empty Bowl Project.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Collegiate DECA students participate in club activities
Collegiate DECA is a student marketing organization that values competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education

Memorial Service - Ginny Gobel, 82
Ginny Gobel, 82, Alexandria, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Gainesville, Florida.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Kmart to host community garage sale
Kmart in Alexandria will host its first community garage sale in the Kmart parking lot on August 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with setup time from 6 to 7:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Program helps gardeners donate food to community
Are you a backyard gardener who wants to donate your extra produce to help feed the community? If so, a new publication has been created to walk you through the how-to’s of doing so.
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Honor loved ones on annual 'Tree of Lights'
Honor those who have enriched your life or remember those who will be missed this holiday season through a donation to the Tree of Lights. The tree, located on the west lawn of the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, is sponsored by the hospital auxiliary.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

The Messiah sing-along set
The public is invited to Mount Carmel Chapel on Sunday, November 25 at 3 p.m. to join in singing The Messiah by George Frederic Handel. Bring a score, or borrow or purchase scores at the event.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

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