Help Ian raise money

Running! it's not my jam (or cranberry sauce)  It's physically painful, but not as painful as what so many hungry families and children are faced with.

So. I'm going to run (while I still can) Maybe raise some money, and hobble across that finish line. 

Absolutely no obligation to donate.

cheers and support are appreciated.

Hunger in Dakota County:

31,200 people in Dakota County are food insecure. 1/3rd of Dakota County residents have low access to food. Urban areas: > 1 mile from grocery storeSuburban areas: > 10 miles from grocery store1 out of 3 children eligible for free or reduced lunch nationwide now live in the suburbs.Minimum wage = needing to work 75 hours/week to afford a two bedroom apartment in Dakota County.For the first time in history there are more people in poverty in the suburbs than in the urban core. Senior visits to food shelves in Dakota County are up 57% over the last 7 years.

YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK:

$100.00 provides 2 weeks of groceries for three families. 

$50.00 provides milk for 50 Families.

$30.00 provides eggs for 30 Families.

The Open Door’s mission is “a fresh approach to ending local hunger through access to health food”.

The Open Door is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year as a nonprofit organization supporting low-income residents through access to fresh and healthy food. Each month, our collective programs serve more than 6,000 people and distribute over 1 million pounds of food annually, nearly 70% of which is fresh and/or perishable. Clients may access nutritious food options through a fixed-site food pantry in Eagan, 28 Mobile Pantry sites, the Mobile Lunchbox, and the Garden to Table program. Through our healthy food focus and innovative programs, we have sought to redefine how our sector approaches hunger relief. We view hunger through a community-health lens, and work to help our clients improve access to nutritious food in an equitable manner.