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SPIRE supports MRD’s 363 Days Food Program

(July 10, 2015) — For the 3rd year, SPIRE employees have volunteered to make sandwiches for the homeless.  A total of 24 employees in 2 SPIRE locations gathered in June to make 600 sandwiches for the Minneapolis Recreation Development, Inc. (MRD) 363 Days Food Program.  SPIRE’s Mora Team made 150 sandwiches, while the Administration Team made 450 sandwiches.

MRD is dedicated to serving the homeless community, vulnerable individuals, disadvantaged youth, and their families in the Twin Cities through their Three Programs. Enabled by the generous support of their donor community, from 9 pm to10 am every night Founder Allan Law drives throughout the Twin Cities serving people in urgent need in homeless shelters, and on the street. Making as many as 50 stops a night, he distributes donated sandwiches, basic necessities, and encouragement to the homeless from the back of the MRD minivan. He volunteers overnight because that’s when shelters are closed, and homeless people living on the street are most vulnerable. He also responds to several calls a day from people in crisis, with requests ranging from critical immediate needs, to others like help finding a job or temporary housing.

About SPIRE Credit Union: SPIRE Credit Union has been proudly serving Minnesota and Wisconsin residents since 1934, and is a full-service financial institution committed to providing smart products, great rates and excellent service for both personal and business members. SPIRE has 16 branches across the metro and throughout northern Minnesota.

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