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Semcac Food Shelves Participate in MN FoodShare in March

February 23rd, 2017|Updates|

Annual MN FoodShare, March Campaign Some people face food insecurity every day, while others struggle after an unexpected expense or decrease in income.  Hunger can lead to poor health or illness in addition to poor performance at school or work.  During 2016, Semcac food shelves in Rushford, Preston, Caledonia, and Kasson had 7,936 visits from 1,343 households and distributed 377,841 pounds of food. Clients are also provided with information and referrals to other community services. The annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign promotes the collection of food and funds to stock food shelves across the state.  As an official participant, Semcac’s food [...]

Semcac Reports to Mower County – How it is helping community

February 15th, 2017|Semcac in the Media|

By Jason Schoonover | Published 10:19 am Wednesday, February 15, 2017 A community action group updated the Mower County board Tuesday on how it’s helping some of Mower County’s needy young and old residents. Leaders with Semcac spoke during the board’s regular meeting to outline the impact its agency is having on seniors, children and families in Mower County in its fiscal 2015 year from Oct. 1, 2015, through Sept. 30, 2016. Semcac served 9,246 meals to 142 Mower County seniors through Senior Dining at three sites in Austin and one in Lyle, while they saw an uptick to 3,618 meals delivered [...]

Seeking Consumer Board Members in Fillmore, Mower and Winona Counties

February 7th, 2017|Updates|

Get on Board! Semcac is seeking members to join the Board of Directors, who are consumers (including Semcac clients) in the counties of Fillmore, Mower and Winona. Please contact Wayne Stenberg, Executive Director, at 507-864-8201, wayne.stenberg@semcac.org, for more information about this great opportunity. Board Member Roles and Responsibilities Commitment to a 4 year term. Attend and participate in monthly board meetings. (Meetings are held in St. Charles, and you can be compensated for your mileage as well as child care expenses, if applicable.) Hire and monitor the Executive Director to ensure the agency is being managed properly. Mobilize resources. Uphold the agency [...]

Music Concert to Benefit Dodge Cty Food Shelf

October 14th, 2016|Updates|

What: A Concert with Christian music! When: Oct. 23, 2016, Sunday, 2:00pm Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 308 2nd Street NW, Dodge Center Fundraiser Benefits: Dodge County Food Shelf Who: YOU! It's open to the public! What to Bring: Please bring a canned food or monetary donation. Hope to see you there!

Semcac seeks donations, handing out prizes during “Stuff the Bus” event

August 18th, 2016|Semcac in the Media|

By Craig Moorhead, Government/Sports Writer Wednesday, August 10, 2016 11:22 AM Hunger never sleeps, and it doesn’t take a summer vacation. So this year, a new program hopes to keep the shelves well stocked at the Houston County Food Shelf during warm weather. “This is our first annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive,” said Houston County Semcac food shelf manager Kristy Pearce. A key sponsor is Masonic Lodge #20 of Caledonia, which is providing promotional funds, purchasing food and helping to collect donations. The bus, driver and fuel is being provided by Schmitz Bus Line, Pearce added. The vehicle will [...]

Semcac celebrates 50th anniversary, TriCounty Record

July 25th, 2016|Semcac in the Media|

Semcac celebrates its 50th anniversary By MATTHEW RODENBURG , Tri-County Record Staff Writer Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:52 AM MATTHEW RODENBURG/BLUFF COUNTRY NEWSPAPER GROUP Semcac executive director Wayne Stenberg receives a Resolution of Commendation, from Rushford Mayor Chris Hallum to recognize its 50 years of service in the community. The ceremony took place at Semcac’s 50th anniversary open house last week. On July 12, Semcac (South East Minnesota Citizens Action Council) celebrated 50 years of service to southeast Minnesota with an open house anniversary at its location in Rushford. Executive director Wayne Stenberg welcomed several business leaders and Rushford city [...]

“Stuff the Bus” with Food! Caledonia Food Shelf – August

July 25th, 2016|Updates|

  Thank you to the Masons, Lodge #20 for all their help! And, thank you to Schmitz busing for donating the use of the bus and driver! There are a variety of community groups arranging to help with the event, as well, including the Caledonia Lions Club, Caledonia Rotary, etc. Thrivent Financial encourages members to use an action grant to buy food, as well.