Community Action Center of Northfield

Several years after Arnie Witt moved to Northfield, he visited the CAC to become involved as a volunteer.  Arnie had recently retired from a career in education and was eager to help people in his new community.  The CAC needed a volunteer to go to local groceries each week to pick up food donations.  Now, twelve years later, he continues to make twice-weekly trips to four groceries.  He also works at least one day each month in the Food Shelf.  In 2011 Arnie personally picked up, delivered and weighed over 10 tons of food!

Arnie is an expert in all aspects of our food distribution, and he is a huge asset to the Community Action Center.  After volunteering for the past dozen years, Arnie continues saying that he gets much more than he gives, and remains committed to helping the CAC prevent hunger in Northfield.  Arnie is a true treasure, and we are grateful he stopped into the CAC to volunteer his time!

The Community Action Center has received funding from the Pohlad Family Foundation and the Deane Barbour memorial funds to send kids  to overnight camps.  Children can learn outdoor survival skills, boat, swim, ride a horse, learn a language, or make new friends all while having lots of fun.

Popular summer camps fill early, so contact us to find out more!

We are also seeking new or gently used supplies for campers.  We need sleeping bags, beach towels, sunscreen, and non-aerosol insect repellent.  If you or your group would like to help our campers by donating these items, please call us.

March is Minnesota FoodShare month.    Fortunately we live in a community that cares and, through our food shelf, works to be sure that no one needs to be hungry.

During March the CAC participates in the Minnesota FoodShare campaign, raising awareness and funds to support our food shelf throughout the year.  This year our goal is to raise $130,000 and/or pounds of food.  Please consider a gift to the food shelf with a contribution of money or food!

Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors, “Give Kids A Smile” day. We are pleased that this year the Johnson Dental Clinic, located at 505 Woodley Street in Northfield, participated in this event on February 3.  Sixteen children 12 and under received a free dental exam, cleaning, sealants and minor restorative care.   Thanks to Johnson Dental for offering this service to the Northfield community!

November 16 is the annual “Give to the Max Day”. You can become part of this record-breaking day of generosity and give to the Community Action Center! Go to: www.GiveMN.Razoo.com/ to donate today.

By giving to the Community Action Center you can help make the lives of your neighbors in Northfield better:

$25 will provide 10 meals at Thursday’s Table
$50 will provide a child with a fabulous Christmas
$100 will help a family avoid a utility shut off
$250 will help keep a family housed

Thank you for giving to the Community Action Center!