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Campaign Aims To Help Struggling Minnesota Families Afford Healthy Foods

"No family should go hungry in Minnesota," Gov. Walz said, in a statement.

(CBS News)

February 23, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday a new outreach campaign to help Minnesota families struggling amid the pandemic to afford healthy foods.

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According to the governor, the Minnesota Department of Human Services collaborated with local food-producing giant General Mills to develop a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) campaign focused on helping families with children who’ve struggled over the past year.

“No family should go hungry in Minnesota,” Walz said, in a statement. “By connecting Minnesotans with resources and support, this public-private partnership will fight hunger and help families stay safe and healthy.”

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