Neighbors, Inc.

08/26/2026

Since 2008, Otto Bremer Trust has been a steadfast steward of Neighbors, Inc., supporting programs and services that help our neighbors thrive. Their continued investment has helped us expand our impact, including the growth of our Financial Empowerment Center and its holistic approach to addressing the challenges that can accompany food insecurity and financial hardship.

Last year, Otto Bremer Trust increased its annual support to $150,000, including a $50,000 matching challenge that inspired new donors and returning supporters who increased their giving. Thanks to the generosity of our community, that challenge was fully met during our End-of-Year Campaign.

We are excited to share that Otto Bremer Trust has once again increased its investment in Neighbors, Inc. with a generous $200,000 gift. This extraordinary commitment includes $100,000 in direct support of our Financial Empowerment Center and providing financial literacy and wrap-around services for our neighbors, as well as a $100,000 matching challenge that invites our community to double its impact.

Through this new challenge, gifts from first-time donors and those who increase their giving from the previous fiscal year can be matched, helping turn individual generosity into an even greater investment in our neighbors.

We are deeply grateful to Otto Bremer Trust for believing in the work of Neighbors, Inc. and for investing in the incredible strength and generosity of our individual donor community. Together, this partnership allows us to build upon the steadfast support of our neighbors and expand our impact by providing services that foster hope, preserve dignity, and create meaningful opportunities for those we serve.

If you have questions about whether your contribution qualifies for the match, please reach out to Jacob, Neighbors, Inc.’s Annual Fund & Communications Coordinator, at [email protected]. Jacob can help you learn more about how your gift can qualify for this matching opportunity.

You can make a qualifying donation today at: https://www.neighborsmn.org/donate-neighbors/

08/24/2026

🚧 Parking lot improvements are underway 🚧

Please note that Neighbors' Thrift Store will be closed Tuesday, August 25th, due to this ongoing construction. The store will reopen Wednesday, August 26th, just in time for the start of the monthly VIP Sale! 🛍️

Check out the original post below for more details, and comment “VIP” to learn how you can access exclusive discounts!

08/23/2026

🚧 Construction is still underway at Neighbors, Inc.!

The final improvements to our parking lot will be taking place on Monday, August 24th and Tuesday, August 25th. During this time, Neighbors, Inc.'s parking lot will be inaccessible.

There will be no Food Market Appointments on both of these days and The Nook will be closed on Tuesday. Food Market appointments will resume on Wednesday, August 26th and The Nook will be having an extended distribution the same day on-site from 3pm-6pm.

If you have a Food Market appointment on August 24th or August 25th, your appointment will be honored through August 26th - September 2nd at a time that works best for you.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our main phone line at 651-455-5000.

We apologize for the disruption!

08/20/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Salem Lutheran Church for generously hosting The Nook offsite while construction on our parking lot continues.

Thanks to this partnership, we were still able to provide supplemental support to 134 families during Tuesday and Thursday’s distribution.

08/17/2026

🚧 A little construction is underway at Neighbors, Inc.!

We’re making some improvements to our parking lot, which means there will be temporary closures and a few changes for anyone visiting us this week.

📅 TUESDAY, August 18th: Our lower parking lot and driveway to the drop-off area will be closed.
📅 THURSDAY, August 20th: Our upper parking lots will be closed.

During both days, The Nook distributions will take place at Salem Lutheran Church, located at 11 West Bernard Street in West St. Paul.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make improvements to our space!
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🚧 ¡Hay un poco de construcción en marcha en Neighbors, Inc.!

Estamos realizando algunas mejoras en nuestro estacionamiento, lo que significa que habrá cierres temporales y algunos cambios para quienes nos visiten esta semana.

📅 MARTES 18 de agosto: El estacionamiento inferior y la entrada al área de entrega estarán cerrados.
📅 JUEVES 20 de agosto: Los estacionamientos superiores estarán cerrados.

Durante ambos días, las distribuciones de The Nook se llevarán a cabo en Salem Lutheran Church, ubicada en 11 West Bernard Street en West St. Paul.

¡Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión mientras trabajamos para mejorar Nuestro espacio!

08/15/2026

Thank you so much South Saint Paul 4 ALL for your support of our neighbors in need!

08/14/2026

Andrea joined Neighbors, Inc. in March as our Director of Individual Giving. After more than 10 years working in the nonprofit sector, she was ready for an opportunity to connect her work more closely to the community around her.

Andrea previously worked in international development and spent much of her earlier career working directly with youth and families. While she loved that work, she eventually found her way into fundraising and discovered that building relationships with people and helping them support causes they care about was a natural fit.

“I was really looking to do work that was a little bit more local and ultimately wanting to have a greater impact on my community,” Andrea says.

Although Andrea doesn't live in Dakota County, her mom does, and she grew up not far from the area. She also has friends and family nearby, so joining Neighbors felt like the right fit when she was looking for her next opportunity.

In her role, Andrea spends a lot of time connecting with the people who support Neighbors. And while fundraising is certainly part of her job, she sees her role as being about much more than asking for donations.

“I see my role as sort of being that steward of the relationship itself between a donor and the organization,” she says. “It's making sure that our community is aware of both the impact of their investment in the community, but also that the organization itself sees and feels that support.”

One moment that helped Andrea understand Neighbors’ work on a deeper level was hearing Nahuel share his story. She was struck by the way Neighbors can serve as a source of support and community for people who may not have that network around them.

“I've been able to benefit from a supportive community my whole life,” Andrea says. “Hearing Nahuel tell his story really illustrated to me the way that Neighbors can be that supportive community for folks who've maybe yet to build theirs or who may be new to the area.”

That idea of community is a big part of what keeps Andrea in nonprofit work. She says she continues to be inspired by seeing people come together when something happens in their community and their first instinct is to ask, “How can I help someone else?”

Andrea also has a message for anyone who has ever wondered whether their gift is “big enough” to make a difference.

“Every gift is a major gift. Every gift has impact,” she says.

For Andrea, the amount is only part of the story. Every donation is also a reminder that people believe in Neighbors and want to see their community thrive.

Outside of work, Andrea enjoys volunteering, thrifting, reading, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her spouse, Travis, and their rescue dog, Odie.

08/13/2026

Wanted to share an exciting opportunity for some of our City of South St. Paul, Minnesota neighbors! See if you qualify by using this link: https://tinyurl.com/ssptree
Orders open until Sept. 18, 2026!

Free Trees Available for South St. Paul Homeowners This Fall!

The City of South St. Paul and Tree Trust are partnering to offer free trees to residents who live in designated neighborhoods in the city.

Homeowners who live in a neighborhood highlighted in blue on the map can receive up to three free trees to plant on their private property. Trees cannot be planted in boulevards or on public property.

To view available tree species and place an order, visit the Tree Trust giveaway page: https://tree-trust.myshopify.com/

Ordering is open now through September 18, 2026.

Trees will be available for pickup on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the West St. Paul Sports Complex, 1650 Oakdale Avenue, West St. Paul.

If your property could use a little more shade, this is a great opportunity to add a tree at no cost!