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.
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,…
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…
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…
April is Volunteer Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time and energy to make a difference. At CROSS Services, every volunteer has a…
A Conversation with Pat Schwalbe, Chief of Operations, and Chad Lanners, Executive Director Chad Lanners: Pat, let’s talk about why food donations are so important, especially during the Minnesota FoodShare…
At CROSS Services, every volunteer has a story—some take unexpected and inspiring paths. For Lisa, that journey began years ago when, as a young parent, she needed support similar to what CROSS Services provides today. Now retired, she’s chosen to give back by volunteering at our Food Shelf, ensuring others in the community receive the same helping hand she once did.
Read her story.
Chat with Chad: The State of Food Insecurity in Minnesota By Chad Lanners, Executive Director, CROSS Services Minnesota is known for its strong communities and generosity, but food insecurity…
How Jeanne Found Her Purpose with CROSS Services When you walk into the Sweet Repeat Boutique, a welcoming haven where CROSS Services clients find essential items, you’ll immediately feel the…
As the year winds down and the holiday season wraps us in its festive embrace, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the incredible acts of kindness that have defined…