By David Plante Today is Day 2 of our SNAP challenge. I will admit that I was reluctant to participate in the challenge, not because I was afraid of it,

By Michelle Los It’s almost 9pm and the sun set a long time ago here in Minnesota. The first day of the SNAP challenge is almost done. I’m glad to

By Jeanne Foels I chose to take a different focus for my SNAP Challenge: to spend my $30.25 at my local co-op, purchasing only organic items. This approach may sound

By Kevin Winge Day one of my second annual SNAP Challenge is off to a good start. Knowing that some SNAP recipients have transportation issues, this year I’m shopping for

By Ellen Klahn T-minus two and a half hours until the start of the SNAP Challenge. I’m currently enjoying my “Last Supper”: veggie burgers with cheese and lettuce on whole

By Kevin Winge Let’s get a few things about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the table right away. Yes, the fact that the word “supplemental” is in the

By Samantha Nelson And so the countdown beings. In less than two days the Open Arms of MN SNAP Challenge will begin. For one week’s time, a number of people,

Minnesota Senator Al Franken has signed a letter urging the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction not to cut anti-hunger programs. Senator Franken joins 15 other signers in specifically asking

Open Arms’ congressional representative, Keith Ellison, and our former board member, Rev. Larry Snyder, are doing their parts to draw national attention to the increasing issue of food insecurity in