Your support creates a sense of belonging Brené Brown, world-renowned researcher, spent years studying and interviewing people about the things that really matter: vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. When she asked what people were worried about and trying to achieve, it was the idea of belonging that was most important. Many yearn to “be part of something - to experience real connection with others - but not at the cost of their authenticity, freedom or power.” Read more.

Meet Ellie, food shelf volunteer extraordinaire Ellie, a third grader at Gleason Lake Elementary, loves the color purple and building snow forts. She also enjoys checking out items for our guests at the food shelf. Read more.

WHS Food for Everyone drive-thru Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wayzata Public Schools Welcome Center 295 Highway 55, Medina The 3rd annual Wayzata High School (WHS) Food For Everyone event is being reconfigured this year due to the pandemic. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about food waste and food insecurity in our community. The Compass Ecology of Food and Nutrition class, under the direction of AP Greg Sowden, is partnering with Loaves and Fishes to offer a free meal kit to be picked up at the WPS Welcome Center. Opportunities to donate to Interfaith Outreach and Loaves and Fishes will be shared at the event. Sign up here.

Shop local. Give local. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Candlelight Floral & Gifts 850 E Lake St, Wayzata Support our community while purchasing flowers for the ones you love! Shop at Candlelight Floral & Gifts on Feb. 3 and Sanford, Pierson, Thone & Strean, PLC will match sales (up to $1,500) with a donation to Interfaith Outreach. Your purchase helps provide nearly 6,000 of our neighbors the resources they need during these trying times. Save the date for this love-filled event and share on Facebook!