The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau is holding its annual Holiday Food Drive, which supports the CAP Agency, a community action partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota counties and Shakopee Chamber member.
“Helping the people in our community who needed an extra hand this Holiday season is an obligation and a privilege we all share, and we are happy to get the business community involved,” explained Angie Whitcomb, President of the Shakopee Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau.
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The Chamber Annual Food Drive is collecting donations from both Chamber members and the community. The Chamber will also be accepting food donations at its 2013 Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6 to kick off the start of the food drive. The Chamber will be collecting food donations until Thursday, December 19th at noon at its office. The CAP Agency is located in Shakopee and has many services to help those in need in the local community.
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CAP Agency
The Scott Carver Dakota Community Action Partnership (CAP) Agency’s vision is to create a strong community with healthy individuals and families, quality education, safe and affordable housing, and work that dignifies. The CAP Agency’s mission is to assist and empower people to achieve social and economic well-being by providing services in partnership with our communities. Annually, they provide 50,000 individuals with the assistance needed to achieve social and economic well-being. The Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency is one of 28 community action agencies in the state of Minnesota and is part of a national network of more than 1,000 agencies. More information is available at www.capagency.org.
Shakopee Chamber and Visitor’s Bureau
The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of the business community since it was founded in 1955. The mission of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is to support member businesses by providing programs and opportunities that support their prosperity. The Shakopee Chamber connects local businesses, service organizations and all levels of government to create an environment where people want to live, work and play. More information is available at www.shakopee.org.