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flag Farmers in southeast Minnesota donate food and open free stores to combat hunger caused by the 2025 government shutdown.

flag Due to the 2025 government shutdown delaying SNAP and WIC benefits, farmers in southeast Minnesota are providing critical food assistance by donating surplus produce and operating free self-service food stores. flag Gochnauer Farms in West Concord opened a no-strings-attached store offering dry goods and meals, while Valerie Djuissi’s farm donated nearly 500 pounds of fresh produce to a food bank. flag These efforts, part of a broader grassroots movement, reflect community-driven responses to food insecurity, with local farmers using cooperative networks to support families and maintain food access during federal aid disruptions.

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