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In times of economic downturn, some Minneapolis residents are generating creative solutions to help their families save food, fuel, and money.

Eating for less

Longfellow neighborhood resident Jean Galligan says she has started to participate in what she calls cooperative shopping. “Me and a friend will go over to Sam’s Club together and buy a lot of stuff. I’ll say- I’ll help you with that cost, and she’ll make extra servings to send home with me. It’s great because then you have more recipes.” MORE »