Volunteer Spotlight: Serving with Heart and Humor
With food shelves expected to see higher demand in the coming weeks, CROSS Services needs volunteers now more than ever. People like Joe are helping neighbors meet their basic needs—and…
Volunteer Spotlight: The Power of ONE in Action
Van and Theresa’s Story At CROSS Services, during Hunger Action Month, we are focusing on The Power of ONE—how one act of kindness, one gift, or one hour of time…
Health, Stability, and Community: A Conversation with Twin Cities Health Insurance Solutions
At CROSS Services, we know that supporting families goes beyond food and housing—it’s about helping people navigate the unexpected challenges that can quickly become financial crises. That’s why partnerships with…
Volunteer Spotlight: Bringing Heart to Every Hanger
Meet Sherry: Behind The Scenes at Sweet Repeat Boutique At CROSS Services, the energy and compassion of our volunteers are what keep our mission alive. Sherry, one of our volunteers…
Chat with Chad: Making Hunger History Together with Second Harvest Heartland
By Amy Gale MaloneyJuly 1, 2025 Making Hunger History Together with Second Harvest Heartland When school lets out for summer, many kids miss more than just their classrooms—they lose access…
Chat with Chad: Every Story Matters — A Partnership Built on Purpose
Chat with Chad: Every Story Matters — A Partnership Built on Purpose At CROSS Services, we believe that every story matters. Whether it’s a family walking through our doors for…
Sweet Traditions, Stronger Communities
Discover how St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Community in Maple Grove, MN is using jam-making to strengthen community connections and support neighbors in need. By partnering with CROSS Services, they transform surplus fruit donated to CROSS into delicious homemade jam, the proceeds of which go back to CROSS Services.
Chat with Chad: Faith, Hope & Jam—A Conversation With Barry Shay
Faith, Hope & Jam—A Conversation With Barry Shay By Amy Gale MaloneyApril 29, 2025 When faith and community come together, transformation follows. In this special Chat with Chad conversation, Executive…
Meet Bev: 90 Years Young and Still Serving with Joy!
Every Thursday morning, before most people have even brewed their coffee, Bev Christian is already hard at work at CROSS Services. From 6:30 to 9:00 a.m., you can find her…
CHAT WITH CHAD: A Conversation with CROSS Services’ New Board Chair, Jeff Wehling
As CROSS Services kicks off a new fiscal year, Executive Director Chad Lanners sat down with the organization’s newly appointed Board Chair, Jeff Wehling, to discuss what’s ahead. With fresh…