Brown County Farm Bureau supports county food shelves

For the eighth consecutive year, the Brown County Farm Bureau Federation presented monetary donations to the food shelf locations in Sleepy Eye, Springfield and New Ulm. Sleepy Eye Food Shelf leadership gratefully accepted the check, from left: Josie Rose, president emerita, Greg Bartz, Brown County Farm Bureau president, Ann McCabe, president, and Jan Zilka, vice president/secretary. “It’s been our tradition to visit each food shelf as part of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Food Awareness initiative, reinforcing our efforts to increase knowledge and address food insecurity,” noted Bartz. “Farmers produce wholesome, affordable food, and realize that many people experience challenges in creating nutritious and delicious meals. We are grateful that our area food shelves are always ready to assist.” In addition, Brown County Farm Bureau also provided funds designated for food needs at NUMAS Haus in their mission of delivering emergency shelter and support services to homeless women and their children across Brown County.