News & Views of Phillips Since 1976
Monday December 22nd 2025
Free Meals and Snacks for Kids
En la escuela y en otros sitios Comidas escolares nutritivas gratuitas/Iskuulada iyo meelo kaleba
For more free meals for kids, download the “Free Meals for Kids” app on your smartphone!
East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center 2307 17th Ave S
”¢Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 15-August 12Â
”¢Meal Bags will be provided from 5:00 PM- 6:00 PMÂ
Little Earth Residents Association (LERA) 2495 18th Avenue South
”¢Tuesdays and Fridays, July 2-August 13Â
”¢Meal bags will be provided from 12:00 PM ”“ 1:00 PMÂ
Stewart Park 2700 12th Ave S
”¢ This summer food services program provides children nutritious meals during summer vacation (Monday through Friday) on behalf of the Minneapolis School District. It is free to all children aged 18 and younger.Â
”¢ Monday ”“ Friday, 1-2PM: snack; 5-6PM: dinnerÂ
Weekly Meal Boxes Minneapolis Public Schools South High
3131 S 19th Ave, 55407 Door 20, Off of 21st Ave South
ӢFood boxes will contain 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches. Monday- Friday, 10am Р3pm
Street Eats Food Truck, Minneapolis Public Schools
ӢHope Academy, 2300 Chicago Ave S: Wednesdays, 12PM-12:30PM
ӢWaite House, 2323 11th Ave: Fridays, 11:40AM-12:10PM
Franklin Library 1314 E Franklin Ave
ӢYouth snacks:
Thursdays 2:30-3:30 p.m.… Read the rest “Free Meals and Snacks for Kids”
Random alley Labor News
Random Alley Labor News
By Lindsey Fenner
Minimum wage goes up in Minneapolis:
On July 1, 2021, the minimum wage in Minneapolis is going up to $12.50 at small businesses and $14.25 at large businesses. The Minneapolis minimum wage ordinance defines small businesses as 100 or fewer employees and large businesses as more than 100 employees. Tips and gratuities do not count toward payment of a minimum wage. The City”™s Department of Civil Rights oversees enforcement of the municipal minimum wage, and workers are encouraged to report violations online at http://minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov/ or by calling 311.
Transit Workers Reject Metro Transit Contract Offer:
Members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1005 voted overwhelmingly to reject Metro Transit”™s “best and final” contract offer. ATU Local 1005 represents public transportation bus drivers, rail operators, mechanics, and many other support personnel. Metro Transit workers have been fighting for pandemic hazard pay and safety improvements.
Nurses Picket at Children”™s Hospital:
Pediatric nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) held informational pickets at the Children”™s Hospital in the Phillips neighborhood in June. Restructuring at the Children”™s campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul has led to downsizing of staff, which the nurses say has led to shortstaffing and fewer available hospital beds. … Read the rest “Random alley Labor News”
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