FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around a time of such abundance – the Salvation Army is acutely aware of those who have too little. That’s why they always make the day before Thanksgiving a point of emphasis when it comes to feeding the less fortunate. “That’s really our goal,” said Major Abe Tamayo. “To meet the whole of the person, give…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hundreds of first year and transfer students at Concordia College are kicking off the school year by giving back with “Hands for Change”. They are volunteering at 22 different community organizations including CCRI where they helped landscape a new accessible home. Others gave their time at Emergency Food Pantry and Moorhead Public Library. The goal of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Feed My Starving Children FargoPack plans to make 10 million meals for starving children all over the world, but they need your help to reach that number. Amy Okeson, Executive Director of FargoPack Feed My Starving Children, said, “It’s going to take over 50,000 volunteers, we’re a little over half way there for now but we…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers across the world come in many shapes and sizes with varying skill sets. During National Volunteer Month, Sanford is showing how important hospice volunteers are to families. “We have companionship volunteers that go in and just provide comfort and visits to patients whether that’s playing cards with them or writing letters or just talking. We…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All three Sandy’s Donuts in Fargo and West Fargo are back in business. “It was sad with it being closed because it was hard not to be like, ‘Let’s go to Sandy’s and get a donut,’ We actually had to wait. Now that it’s open, it’s really good to finally get those donuts. Sandy’s donuts is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Feed My Starving Children is back this week, trying to raise $480,000 for hungry kids. More than 8,000 volunteers, most of them middle or high schoolers from West Fargo to Moorhead, come together to feed around 2 million children over four days. The goal is to pack 2.5 million meals. Each volunteer packs around $50 worth…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some lucky people get the chance to upgrade their hairstyle with a free haircut. After last year’s successful free adult haircut event, the Salvation Army and students at the Josef’s School of Hair Design came out to lift people’s spirits with fresh cuts. “Folks are still really struggling with all the dynamics of post covid life,…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo AirSho is in need of a few dozen volunteers for the upcoming show on July 24 and 25. The organization is taking applications from registered 501c non-profits. They say the positions are paid and the organization will get a donation from the AirSho. Volunteers will get free admission, parking and lunch. Groups are asked to provide…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food insecurity continues to affect many local families throughout the metro. After a year of serving the community, West Fargo Pastor, Megan Casper has found food insecurity affects a lot more people in our community than it did a year ago. “We have identified through our research and the numbers we’ve been collecting that West…
WALCOTT, N.D. (KVRR) — Farmers helping farmers. From as far as Iowa, farmers helped a North Dakota farmer who suffered a recent injury. “Being a farmer we never want to ask for any help and when help is offered we sometimes are hesitant to take people up on it,” Farm owner, Robert Nord said. Robert Nord has been farming for…
