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		<title>The Journey School Menu</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Curious about what&#8217;s cooking today? Explore The Journey School&#8217;s current Breakfast and Lunch Menu to see what tasty dishes are being served up! Breakfast &#38; Lunch Menu Fresh Fruit and Veggies Program Menu Learn More about Fresh Fruit and Veggies <span class="readmore"><a href="https://www.thejourneyschool.org/menu">Continue Reading</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>Curious about what&#8217;s cooking today? Explore The Journey School&#8217;s current Breakfast and Lunch Menu to see what tasty dishes are being served up!</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Breakfast &amp; Lunch Menu</h4>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Fresh Fruit and Veggies Program Menu</h4>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Learn More about Fresh Fruit and Veggies</h4>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">It&#8217;s Fun Trying New Foods!</h3>



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<p>View our <a href="https://www.thejourneyschool.org/wellness-policies" data-type="post" data-id="10782">Wellness Policies on Physical Activity and Nutrition</a>.</p>
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		<title>Food Support in the Area</title>
		<link>https://www.thejourneyschool.org/food-support</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ramsey County Culturally Specific Food Resources Specific Culture&#160;food programs include: Department of Indian Work Food shelf for American Indian Families. Requires ID. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) – Canasta Familiar Food Shelf Provides free food distribution program, healthy cooking <span class="readmore"><a href="https://www.thejourneyschool.org/food-support">Continue Reading</a></span>]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ramsey County Culturally Specific Food Resources </h2>



<p><strong>Specific Culture</strong>&nbsp;food programs include:</p>



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<li>Food resources that do not require IDs or documentation.</li>



<li>Locations that offer ethnically specific foods and resources.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Department of Indian Work</h3>



<p>Food shelf for American Indian Families. Requires ID.</p>



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<li>Visit <a href="https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/diw/emergency-services/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Indian Work </a> or call <a href="tel:6513647294" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">651-364-7294</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) – Canasta Familiar Food Shelf</h3>



<p>Provides free food distribution program, healthy cooking and eating programs and assistance applying to SNAP for the Latino/x community.&nbsp;</p>



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<li>Visit <a href="https://clues.org/services/physical-and-emotional-wellness/access-to-healthy-food/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CLUES </a> or call <a href="tel:6513794256" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">651-379-4256</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Isuroon14</h3>



<p>Halal food shelves serving East African families.</p>



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<li>Visit <a href="https://www.isuroon.org/food-shelf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isuroon </a> or call <a href="tel:6128862731" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">612-886-2731</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Masjid At-Taqwa Food Shelf</h3>



<p>Both Muslims and non-Muslims are welcome to receive food from the Masjid At-Taqwa MN Food Shelf.</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/masmn.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View food shelf schedule</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Halal&nbsp;Meals on Wheels</h3>



<p>Provides Halal meals to older people.</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.mealsonwheels-rc.org/our-meals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the Halal menu </a></li>



<li>Visit the <a href="https://orders.meals-on-wheels.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign up page </a> or call <a href="tel:6513189091" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">651-318-9091</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kosher Meals on Wheels</h3>



<p>Provides Kosher meals to older people.</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.mealsonwheels-rc.org/our-meals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the Kosher menu </a>.</li>



<li>Visit <a href="https://jfssp.org/services/aging-disability-services/kosher-meals-on-wheels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jewish Family Service of Saint Paul </a> or call  <a href="tel:6513189091" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">651-318-9091</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Food Resources for Ramsey County</h2>



<p>Link to <a href="https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/assistance/food-resources">Food Resources for Ramsey County</a></p>



<p>Link to <a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6162272bbdc64b22a57374d0d3d25e2b" data-type="link" data-id="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6162272bbdc64b22a57374d0d3d25e2b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Food Resource Map</a></p>
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		<title>The Journey School Wellness Policies on Physical Activity and Nutrition</title>
		<link>https://www.thejourneyschool.org/wellness-policies</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Journey School is committed to providing a school environment that promotes andprotects children&#8217;s health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physicalactivity. Wellness Policy Meeting Dates: 1st Wednesday of February1st Wednesday of June&#160;1st Wednesday of October <span class="readmore"><a href="https://www.thejourneyschool.org/wellness-policies">Continue Reading</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>The Journey School is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and<br>protects children&#8217;s health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical<br>activity.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wellness Policy Meeting Dates:</h2>



<p><strong>1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday of February</strong><br><strong>1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday of June</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday of October</strong></p>



<p>(Our Triennial assessment is due June 10, 2022)</p>
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		<title>Our Food Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Journey School serves breakfast and lunch, and gives the children an opportunity to try new foods with the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program. See what will be served in The Journey School&#8217;s cafeteria this month: Civil Rights Statement In <span class="readmore"><a href="https://www.thejourneyschool.org/food-program">Continue Reading</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>The Journey School serves breakfast and lunch, and gives the children an opportunity to try new foods with the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program.</p>



<p>See what will be served in The Journey School&#8217;s cafeteria this month:</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Civil Rights Statement</h3>



<p>In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.</p>



<p>Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.</p>



<p>To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: <u>https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf</u>, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:</p>



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<li>mail:<br>U.S. Department of Agriculture<br>Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights<br>1400 Independence Avenue, SW<br>Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or</li>



<li>fax:<br>(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or</li>



<li>email:<br><a href="mailto:program.intake@usda.gov">Program.Intake@usda.gov</a></li>
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<p>This institution is an equal opportunity provider.</p>



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