What Sustains Us? BY FIRST NATIONS KITCHEN TEAM

In this extended time of isolation and uncertainty, it is importantto reflect on what fuels our spirits. Some of the folks on the FNKteam shared a few words on what sustains them. We hope thatyou can also meditate on the things that sustain you. These thingscould be difficult to grasp now, especially if connection andgathering are important to your happiness. However, we must becreative. Connection and gathering can look different now but itdoes not mean it's unobtainable. For me (Abbie), staying creativeand busy with projects and fueling my art practice sustains me. Ithelps me release emotions into my work, hold onto hope, andpractice what I love. Enjoy the following words from the rest ofour team.

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WELCOME TO THE TABLENOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020

Official Newsletter of First Nations Kitchen

This Issue:What Sustains Us?

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WELCOME TO THE TABLE PAGE 01

Welcome Tony!

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How Can You Help

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Hau Koda!Boozhoo!Hau Kola!

Produce Giveaway Guide

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What Sustains Us? . . . cont. BY FIRST NATIONS KITCHEN TEAM

Barb: This has been a challenging year for sure and my faith inGod is what sustains me. It was by God's grace that helped methrough my husband's passing and my involvement with FNK hashelped me stay focused on my faith and hope. My relationshipwith God and my faith community has grown stronger because Iknow they are there for me. I am never alone! I get through eachday by faith in God. On a side note, I also love watching Law &Order, SVU!

Bob: I have leaned on seeing the pandemic as the long winter.My Lakota ancestors would prepare for the long winters. Foodwould be stored, clothing made and the lodges built at the wintercamps. During the winter the stories are remembered, told andfine things are made. The people were patient. I think about thelife of my ancestors more than usual during this time. It will getme through, along with prayer, reflection, and doing the things Ineed to get done. It will get me through this long winter.

Ritchie: We are in for the long haul. I am sustained by prayersand daily yoga practice. I am moved beyond measure by theways our All Saints and FNK folks show up during this time;whether it be to volunteer on a Saturday or Sunday, to drop offor mail needed supplies, to read and respond to our social mediaposts, our newsletters and emails, to donate money to supportthe program needs, and/or to hold us in steady prayer. All of thiscarries us through this time of uncertainty and need in thiscommunity, the community we are all part of. This is hope.

Frank: Each day, filled with many opportunities for success ormoments to try again, are how I look forward to finding joy, hope,or love in everything that challenges me in my walk through theday. In the work that I do, the people that I meet, or thealoneness that I elect to or do not elect to find myself in. Thesecan all be failing struggles that can hold me down, but that is notwhat my Creator envisions for me to allow to happen as I havebeen graced with choices that will help me through those tryingchallenges and that is the hope that I see.

Ojibwe: B iboon - " I t is winter . "

L/Dakota : Waniyetu

- "Snow t ime. "

Word(s ) o f theSeason

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Welcome Tony!BY FIRST NATIONS KITCHEN TEAM

Tony Hunt has joined the All Saints/FNK team until Summer. Heis a postulant for the priesthood in ECMN and is serving as anintern and pastoral trainee. He lives in Northeast Minneapoliswith his spouse and two daughters. Tony is studying at LutherSeminary for a Masters of Divinity. His first job was as adishwasher at Perkins when he was fifteen and has primarilyworked in food service ever since. So he brings a perspectiveuniquely fitted to work with our mission. He loves to spend timeoutdoors and has a particular love of fixing up old bikes andriding them around. He has been leading a Bible study onWednesday evenings, which will continue in the new year. Wewould love for you to join us!

Thanks to a l l of you ,our fundrais ing

ef forts have beenvery successful . wehave ra ised a lmost$24 ,000 dur ing our

Fal l fundrais ingseason.

We are so lucky to

have a community offo lks that support usso wholeheartedly .

Even dur ing thistough t ime you a l l

have been amazinglyencouraging.

Thank You!

I f you would l ike todonate to FNK for thenew year you can use

our Give MN l inkbelow.

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Thanks To OurSupporters !

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What We're Doing Now? How Can YOU Help?BY FIRST NATIONS KITCHEN TEAM

Communicate with us. Read our newsletters. Follow us on SocialMedia. Support us with time, talent, or treasure. Ask what supplieswe need. Swing by and pick up litter outside FNK.

Don't worry if you don't feel ready to volunteer! We are happy todiscuss with you other options for ways you can help, just makesure to check in with us to see what will be the most helpful!Contact information is on the bottom left of this page.

Resource of theSeason

This season 'sresource we are

providing the l ink tothe White Earth Wi ld

Rice websi te . Hereyou can get a numberof amazing productsinc luding wi ld r ice ,

maple syrup ,handcraf ted i tems ,

and even gi f t baskets .

http : / / rea lwi ldr ice .com.

FNK is now doing a Sunday Produce Giveaway outside All SaintsIndian Mission Church/FNK. We are now also providing to-gomeals on a much more regular basis. See the following page formore about volunteering for our produce/meal giveaway.

Contact Us:

FirstNationsKitchen.org

Communications@firstnationskitchen.org

@FirstNationsKitchen

EFFECTIVE WAYS OF STUDYING

BEFORE EXAMS

SUNDAY PRODUCEGIVEAWAY 

COVID PREPARATIONSAll volunteers must wear

masks and gloves

Wash hands and

change/sanitize gloves

regularly

Sanitize surfaces regularly

PRODUCE PREPPrep shift starts 12 pm Sunday

3-4 Volunteers receive produce

donations and sort them

Volunteers bag an array of

products to be given away

Volunteers package to-go meals

Shift ends 2:30 pm

PRODUCE GIVEAWAYGiveaway shift starts at 3:30 pm

3-4 Volunteers set up tables

outside on 31st St.

Produce handed out 4 - 5 pm

Full clean up and sanitizing

Shift ends at 5:30 pm

GIVEAWAY JOBSVolunteers:

Table Host

Bag Runner

Custodial and Safety Host

Corner Greeter/Sign Holder

Security hosts maintain social

distancing between guests6ft 2m

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