Community Action Center of Northfield

Would your child like to go to camp this summer? It may be cold outdoors, but camp season is around the corner. The CAC has funding available to send kids to overnight camps or summer activities. Your child could have the opportunity learn outdoor survival skills, boat, swim, ride a horse, learn a language, play sports, or just make new friends. Po... pular summer camps and activities fill early, so please contact us at 664-3550 to learn more and apply. Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign has begun! This month our community is working together throughout the state in their campaign to raise money and food for all food shelves. And the best part is every dollar and pound raised in our community of Northfield stays here. For 34 years the CAC has participated in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign to raise hunger awareness and financial support for our food programs. This is the only time during the year that we can also access corporate funding at the state-level through Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign and grant money from the Feinstein Foundations one million dollar challenge. Fighting hunger is a daily commitment of Trading Options the CAC, and this month the CAC asks our community to take action and raise money in their places of worship, with their families, in their places of work, or in their clubs. YOU have the power to make a difference. Please help! Contact the CAC if you would like more information on: Checks can be made out to Community Action Center of Northfield and mailed to 1651 Jefferson Parkway Suite 200, Northfield, MN 55057 Food items can be placed in collection bins at your place of worship, Cub Foods, Econo Foods, Just Foods Co-op, YMCA and the CAC Food Shelf. CAC FOOD SHELF HOURS FOR DONATION DROP OFF: This year the United Methodist Womens Campaign for Children expects to serve 575 local students getting ready for school through the Operation Backpack program. The Community Action Center identifies Options Trading eligible families with children 4-18 years old for invitation to select ...Read More