Hops for Hunger™ 9.0

1325 Quincy Street Northeast,Minneapolis MN 55413

08 October, 2021

Description

Hops for Hunger™ is an annual fundraising craft beer tasting event to support SACA Food Shelf And Thrift Store. Now in it's 9th year, Hops for Hunger™ is SACA Food Shelf's annual fundraiser celebrating our great local craft beers. We continue our partnership with 32 breweries to offer an outstanding selection of beer. Join us at a NEW LOCATION, Quincy Hall, in NE Minneapolis on Friday October 8, 2021. Food is available for purchase by Crave Catering at the event, plus live music, a great silent auction, Hammerschlagen and brewers quilt raffle! Our 2021 live performers are the Small Town Radio & Mama No No and the Yes Men! In the last 8 years, Hops for Hunger™ has: Each dollar raised will enable us to purchase +10 pounds of food. Enabled SACA to buy over 1,500,000 lbs of food!Helped feed over 45,000 families and householdsStocked 5 in-school food shelves for studentsHelp to provide over 5,000 Holiday mealsYOUR $50 TICKET WILL ENABLE SACA TO PURCHASE 450-500 LBS OF FOOD, ENOUGH TO FEED A FAMILY OF 5 FOR A MONTH! If a sober driver will be attending, they can purchase a $15 non-drinking ticket at the event. This is a 21+ event. SACA Food Shelf & Thrift Store is, a Minnesota 501 (c) (3) non-profit whose mission is to provide food and resources to those in need while empowering dignity and independence to those we serve in our community. For more information about SACA, please visit SACAFoodShelf.org. Thank You Event Sponsors Gold SponsorsBona Brothers Auto & Truck ServicesBSG Craft BrewingFinancial OneGilbert Alden Barbosa Attorneys | AdvocatesNortheast BankRahr Malting Silver Sponsors:North Risk PartnersStinson Wine Beer SpiritsRapid Graphics and MailingsTalecris Plasma Resources (Grifols) Silver Sponsors:Realm Promotions | Brewery SwagBig Ink T-Shirt SponsorsBig-D Construction COVID-19 POLICY Effective immediately, SACA Food Shelf and Thrift Store is requiring either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination , or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours to attend Hops for Hunger 9.0. What forms of proof are accepted at Hops for Hunger? Proof of vaccination may include a physical card or a photo of a complete vaccination card that matches the guests ID with their final dose completed at least fourteen days prior to the event. Proof of a negative test from 72 hours or less prior to the event may be a printed or digital test result that matches the guests ID. What if you are not vaccinated?Those who cannot be vaccinated, can show a dated negative test to attend. People with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination can attend with proof of a recent negative coronavirus test. If you are not vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask even if you’ve received a negative COVID test in the last 72 hours. Why is this policy necessary?Taking this step ensures the safety of our guests, staff, volunteers, and the brewers, and implementing this simple measure minimizes risk and the spread of the virus. SACA Food Shelf's previous policy included mandatory vaccinations for staff and volunteers, and this is an extension of those precautions. Where can I get a COVID-19 test? You can find a free testing location near you HERE. What do I do if I lost my vaccination card?You can request a copy of your Minnesota vaccination record HERE. For other states, find Immunization Information Systems contact information HERE. Consider using Docket, an immunization record app to show your COVID Vaccination status - https://docket.care. SACA Food Shelf and Thrift Store  is a 501(c) (3) non-profit food shelf.  SACA has been serving the communities of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, Spring Lake Park and part of NE Minneapolis for 43 years.  Using the Client Choice food shelf model, we serve 1000+ in crisis families (over 2700 people), giving out 50,000 plus pounds of food monthly.  Last year SACA gave out over 600,000 pounds of food!  We work closely with schools, police and fire departments to bring food and hygene products to in need students.  SACA also has a low barrier homeless program and senior delivery service (SACA Delivers). We also give out Christmas toys and a complete holiday meal for either Thanksgiving or Christmas. In addition, SACA also has a school backpack program for missing meals and provides cancer assistance in the form of food to help alleviate the high cost of groceries, leaving more money for high medical expenses.  Come shop at our Thrift Shop where clothing, and small household items are sold at garage sale prices.  SACA's Thrift Shop is open to the public and proceeds go back to purchasing more food.