CAER (Community Action Elk River) has a campaign underway to raise 100,000 pounds/dolalrs for the local food shelf which serves Elk River, Otsego and Zimmerman, and it is nearing the half-way point.  CAER is currently serving about 1,500 households in three communities.

As of last Wednesday, CAER had accounted for 44,602.93 dollars/pounds.


"We have a long way to go, but I still think we can get there," said Jenny Gray, the executive director of CAER.Last year it distributed more than 500,000 pounds of food valued at more than $1 million.
"That's quite amazing," Gray said.

The Elk River area has become known for its generosity to make this possible at CAER. CAER is a growing concern in the area.  It is very successful, but still depends on the community to make it.  So the organization is asking businesses, schools, churches and other community organizations to help meet the goal. 

Every dollar and every pound of food donated helps draw matching funds through both Minnesota FoodShare and the Feinstein Foundation during the 29th annual statewide Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign.

Those who want to give money can mail a check made out to CAER to 19279 Watson St. N.W., Elk River, Minn., 55330, or drop off food at CAER when it is open. The last day to bring in donations to be counted for this year's drive is April 8.

CAER is able to get $9 worth of food with every dollar donated. CAER also provides emergency financial assistance so people can maintain or retain safe housing, rather than become homeless or have utilities shut off.

For more information, call 763-441-1020.

Don Sabinske, Broker, GRI

www.donsabinske.com

Sabinske & Associates Inc.

763-350-7960

 
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5 Comments on March CAER Food Drive Seems Successful!

APR
01
2011
698,000 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

CAER is a godsend for people in the Elk River, Zimmerman and Otsego areas.  I know because I have referred short sale clients to them for assistance.  Thanks for spotlighting this great organization. 
7:07am • #1
APR
11
2011
199,849 Points Localism Sponsor

Don,

Best of luck on making the goal.  It's much needed.  We are doing a similar drive to benefit VEAP in Bloomington in May. In this economy, there are many people in need.
4:57pm • #2
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23
2 Featured Posts

Don, I love the CAER charities in Elk River.  I know they do a lot of good!
2:03pm • #3
JAN
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478,584 Points 36 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

I know a lot of people are in need of this kind of assistance. Great localism blog.
8:43pm • #4
JAN
23
113,869 Points Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Don, this is a great benefit to the community, hope they had a succesful fundraiser and were able to meet their goals.
1:15pm • #5


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