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The Fare For All surplus food distribution organization is enjoying a successful presence in Chisago County. Offered initially only at the Chisago County Health and Human Services offices in North Branch Fare For All has now expanded to a second distribution site at St. Bridget's Church in Lindstrom. (Photo was taken of group preparing food items for the distribution January 16 and 17.)

Fare For All is a non-profit group that helps distribute surplus food items through a number of sites in Minnesota. There is no income qualification or personal information required to be submitted by anyone taking part.

Distribution at St. Bridget's is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the third weekend of each month.

Food packages range from vegetarian packs with fruits, vegetables and pasta for $10, to larger meat-included packs of $25. Meat-only packages are $12. Package contents are subject to changes depending on availability of meat and produce products but usually contain ground beef, chicken and a breakfast meat like bacon. Fare For All website is www.fareforall.org.

The next Fare for All distribution is February 20 and 21 at St. Bridget's.

Dates in upcoming months are: March 20 and 21, April 17 and 18, May 15 and 16.

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