• Welcome VEAP’s new board members
    Each year, VEAP works to recruit engaged community members and leaders to strengthen our dynamic Board of Directors. We are pleased to formally welcome four new board members who joined […]
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  • April 1, 2026

    Start a VEAP Giving Garden

    When planning your garden this year, consider planting a little extra for VEAP and donating your excess harvest to our Food Pantry! VEAP places a high priority on having a […]
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  • March 30, 2026

    VEAP Yard Signs Are Here!

    Many of you have asked for a way to show your neighbors where you stand: that you believe in this community, that you support the families down the street who […]
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  • March 3, 2026

    Join Us for Hunger Day on the Hill – March 16

    Hunger Day on the Hill, organized by Partners to End Hunger, is a powerful opportunity to advocate for Minnesota’s hunger-relief network. VEAP’s food bank partners, The Food Group and Second […]
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  • February 24, 2026

    Welcome, Erica, VEAP’s new Intake Coordinator!

    We’re excited to welcome Erica Dolmar to VEAP as our new Intake Coordinator. She will be working with our Social Services team to assist VEAP participants in accessing our programs, as […]
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  • January 28, 2026

    A joint statement from Minnesota hunger relief organizations

    In moments of crisis, Minnesota’s hunger-relief community has always acted together, and this moment is no different. As fear and uncertainty spread through the neighborhoods we serve, food insecurity leaders […]
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  • January 24, 2026

    Free Tax Support with Prepare + Prosper

    Need help with your taxes? If you’re an individual earning less than $40,000 or a family making less than $70,000, you can get your taxes done for free at VEAP […]
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  • November 18, 2025

    Give to the Max Day is nearly here!

    Fill the Gap for Families Facing Rising Costs Right now, families in our community are making impossible choices every day. They’re choosing between groceries and medication, between paying rent and […]
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  • November 12, 2025

    Thank You for Making VEAP’s 2025 Gala a Success!

    We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for VEAP’s annual Gala: A Place at the Table! Thanks to the generosity and support of our attendees, donors, staff, volunteers, […]
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  • October 23, 2025

    Sneak Peek 2025 Live Auction Items

    Get ready to raise your paddle! Our A Place at the Table live auction features an exciting lineup of exclusive experiences and packages—all to support VEAP’s mission of building stronger, […]
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  • October 1, 2025

    VEAP now seeking new Board Members

    VEAP is actively recruiting for new board members on our Board of Directors! VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose programs include access to healthy […]
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  • September 23, 2025

    Thermo King Packs 2,400 Express Packs for VEAP Neighbors

    VEAP is proud to highlight the outstanding efforts of Thermo King, their Bloomington team, and Trane Technologies, who recently hosted a Doing Good Express Pack event to support local families. […]
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  • September 2, 2025

    Thank you, VEAP Youth Volunteers!

    This August, VEAP proudly highlighted the energy and dedication of our incredible youth volunteers during Youth Volunteer Appreciation Month! 🌟 From stocking shelves to lending a hand with special projects, these […]
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