Northeast Chamber, Mission Northeast present "Parade with a Purpose"

June 6, 2013 - PRLog -- MINNEAPOLIS (JUNE 4, 2013) – The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and Mission Northeast are working together to collect nonperishable food items and financial contributions as part of “Parade with a Purpose: A Food Drive for Northeast Minneapolis Food Shelves.” All proceeds benefit Little Kitchen Food Shelf, East Side Neighborhood Services Senior Food Shelf, and Salvation Army/NEED.

“The Chamber is excited that Mission Northeast brought this fantastic idea to us. This food drive in collaboration with the Celebrate Northeast Parade will make a great and meaningful addition to this community-wide event,” said Christine Levens, president of the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.

This event marks the first community-wide food drive in Northeast Minneapolis, and businesses throughout the Northeast community are joining the collection efforts by offering donation bins at their location. These businesses include:

Eastside Food Co-Op, 2551 Central Ave. NE
Tom’s Style and Tanning, 938 Lowry Ave. NE
Central Avenue Liquor, 2538 Central Ave. NE
Liberty Tax, 2406 Central Ave. NE
Sen Yai Sen Lek, 2422 Central Ave. NE

Collection at participating businesses will run from June 10- June 21. Members of Mission Northeast churches will also be collecting items along the parade route during the Celebrate Northeast Parade on June 18.

To participate in our food drive collection efforts by conducting your own neighborhood, church or business food drive, contact Sheila Skelley at 612-370-9117 or sskelley@minneapolischamber.org. For more information on the Celebrate Northeast Parade, please visit www.minneapolischamber/parade.

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The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce is an affiliate of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, which was founded in 1881 and works to create strong partnerships to unite and grow member businesses in the Twin Cities. The Chamber serves 1,400 businesses in the 11-county metro area and focuses on public policy, economic development and member services. More information about the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce is available at www.minneapolischamber.org