Harbors Beginnings
 Harbors is a non-profit organized in 2006 to provide substantive hope to individuals and families in the St. Croix Valley, in and surrounding the Washington County communities of Hugo and Forest Lake, through programs and services that meet needs. The first program, the Hugo Community Food Shelf, actually began as a an outreach ministry of Hosanna Lutheran Church. When researching ways to serve the community it was discovered that there were families needing what a food shelf could offer. To receive help the families would have to go to Forest Lake or White Bear Lake. It was a need that had gone unmet in that community. When city officials were approached they were very enthused and supportive of Hosanna’s effort to help this population.
The Hugo Community Food Shelf has been very warmly received by the community as well, and has seen a steady increase in community support through volunteers, food donations and financial contributions. The number of families taking advantage of this service also continues to grow. Many volunteers, both from Hosanna and from the community at large bring success to the project.
Board of Directors:
- Mr. Chuck DeVore, Forest Lake, MN
- Mrs. Mary Schaefer, Forest Lake, MN
- Mr. David Olson, Forest Lake, MN
- Ms. Laurel Olson, Hugo, MN
- Rev. Dr. Michael Sparby, Executive Director, Hugo, MN
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