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ALEXANDRIA — They're called Hunger Heroes — the ones who have volunteered a lot of their time and energy into helping the Outreach Food Shelf in Alexandria.
On Wednesday, June 29, the food shelf celebrated its 40th year and honored the Hunger Heroes with food, fun, music and history.
Currently, the food shelf has more than 50 active volunteers.
Tours of the food shelf – from its 1982 beginnings in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church church to its current location – were provided by Tom Sinning.
Today, the Outreach Food Shelf sits in its own space at 1205 Lake Street in Alexandria but its mission remains the same — providing food to help hungry families in the area.
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The food shelf accepts food donations. Donations can be dropped off before 2 p.m. at 1205 Lake Street. Items it needs the most: pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned meat, soup, rice, peanut butter, oil, flour and sugar.
Cash donations may be mailed to: Outreach Food Shelf, 1205 Lake Street, Alexandria MN 56308.
