The White Bear Area Food Shelf has served as a critical resource for families experiencing food insecurity since 1977. Providing food and support to over 1,200 families each month, the Food Shelf works toward eliminating barriers that have traditionally limited access to healthy food for families living on a low or fixed income, with a vision to end food insecurity in the White Bear Area. I currently serve as a Board Member on the Food Shelf, and have volunteered on several committees including the Resource Development Committee and the BEAR’ly Open Golf on Ice event.