BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Sue Hamly
Retired pastor of Faith United Church of Christ, member of the board of directors of Servants of Shelter, Master/Teacher in the healing art of Reiki.
Secretary: Angie Cody
Angie grew up in Floodwood, MN and moved to International Falls in August of 1982 to begin her teaching career. Throughout her career she taught Home Economics (FACS), was a Parent facilitator for Early Childhood Family Ed., taught 4th & 5th grade and also has been a substitute teacher. She feels very fortunate to have had student teachers during her teaching career and was also able to mentor new teachers at ISD 361.
As a teacher, Angie witnessed hungry children and the effect it had on their learning and their lives. Making sure children have food has been an ongoing concern of hers, which is what led her to Falls Hunger where she has been volunteering since 2019. Angie joined the Falls Hunger Coalition board because she hopes to bring different views and opinions of the everyday workings of the Food Shelf. Angie Cody is one of our weekly volunteers who assists with food distributions, cleaning and stocking, assisting shoppers and assists with programming.
Treasurer: Sue Anderson
Sue Anderson has been a vital part of Falls Hunger Coalition for a number of years. She brings her financial knowledge which is vital to our programming and operations. Aside from serving as treasurer, Sue is also active in fundraising for Falls Hunger.
She is a retired Process Control Engineer for Boise Paper, former STRIVE Mentor and member of Rainy River Community College Foundation Board.
Megan Bond
Megan Bond is an attorney and the owner of Bond Law Office, PLLC in International Falls. She is a founding member of and continues to serve on the organizing committee for the Frostbite Falls Open Ice Golf Tournament, which has raised over $15,000 for the Falls Hunger Coalition in the event's 6 years. She also serves on the board of directors for Voyageurs Conservancy where she chairs the Science & Policy Committee. Since moving to International Falls in 2015, she has tapped into her midwestern farming roots and is an avid gardener each summer. She is looking forward to planting a row each year for the Falls Hunger Coalition.
Mona Johnson
Mona has lived in International Falls her entire life. She graduated from Falls High School and attended RRCC where she earned a AA Degree. Mona worked for Customs and Border Protection for 37 years and retired in 2017.
She also graduated from BSU cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and with a minor in Early Childhood Education. After retirement, she worked at St. Thomas Catholic School as the administration assistant for three years. Now a days to stay busy Mona subs at Falls Elementary School as well as St. Thomas Catholic School.
In her spare time, she loves to travel, walk, bike and work in her flower gardens.
Aside from Falls Hunger, Mona volunteers at Ruby's Pantry and Backus Community Center. She is also on The Library Board of Trustees, the Kootasca Board, Forest Hill Cemetery Board and the City Charter Commission, as well as an election judge for the city of International Falls.
Brenda Bertilson
Brenda helped identify the hunger crisis in Koochciching County and was part of the committee that formed Falls Hunger Coalition. Not only is she a founding member, but continues to volunteer and bring items to the food shelf to this day.
She is a retired HeadStart Early Childhood Home-based Teacher, Member of the Early Childhood Coalition, former banker & active member of First Lutheran Church
Dan McGonigle
Andy Berry
Maggie McBride
I was born and raised in International Falls, MN. I graduated in 1969 from FHS, 1971 from RRCC and 1973 from Winona State University with a BS Degree in Business Education. In the summer of 1971 I married Brian McBride. We have lived in International Falls all of our married life, as well as our 3 daughters and 5 grandkids. I have had many jobs throughout these years: teacher, Boise Accounting Department, substitute teacher, Alternative School teacher and a Para Professional position at FHS. I am presently retired, but substitute teach when I'm not travelling. I joined the Food Shelf board in October 2016. After talking with past board members on how rewarding this volunteer position is, I joined! The main things I have been involved with are the "Coach Bingo Event," helping with the move to Backus, recruiting groups to do the "12 Days of Christmas Food Drive," and "Cards for a Cause Fundraiser" and making up the gift baskets. It is so rewarding helping with these projects for our community. We have such generous people to make a difference in so many lives.
Lauren Hewitt
Lynn Stevens
Lynn has been happily retired since 2017, when she moved north from the Twin Cities to Littlefork. In her working career she spent 24 years with the Fairview Health System and in 2002 accepted a Directorship in Nutritional Services with Allina Health. For Lynn this was a very challenging and rewarding career with the new focuses on healthy eating.
She is very passionate about all the work being done in addressing food hunger in this community and am happy to join this board. Her personal goal along with reaching those in need of food is to build in some nutritional education that may support a healthy life style when it comes to food. Lynn is looking forward to the work we will be doing in Koochiching County.
Lynn is lead volunteer for the Littlefork Shelf.
President: Sue Hamly
Retired pastor of Faith United Church of Christ, member of the board of directors of Servants of Shelter, Master/Teacher in the healing art of Reiki.
Secretary: Angie Cody
Angie grew up in Floodwood, MN and moved to International Falls in August of 1982 to begin her teaching career. Throughout her career she taught Home Economics (FACS), was a Parent facilitator for Early Childhood Family Ed., taught 4th & 5th grade and also has been a substitute teacher. She feels very fortunate to have had student teachers during her teaching career and was also able to mentor new teachers at ISD 361.
As a teacher, Angie witnessed hungry children and the effect it had on their learning and their lives. Making sure children have food has been an ongoing concern of hers, which is what led her to Falls Hunger where she has been volunteering since 2019. Angie joined the Falls Hunger Coalition board because she hopes to bring different views and opinions of the everyday workings of the Food Shelf. Angie Cody is one of our weekly volunteers who assists with food distributions, cleaning and stocking, assisting shoppers and assists with programming.
Treasurer: Sue Anderson
Sue Anderson has been a vital part of Falls Hunger Coalition for a number of years. She brings her financial knowledge which is vital to our programming and operations. Aside from serving as treasurer, Sue is also active in fundraising for Falls Hunger.
She is a retired Process Control Engineer for Boise Paper, former STRIVE Mentor and member of Rainy River Community College Foundation Board.
Megan Bond
Megan Bond is an attorney and the owner of Bond Law Office, PLLC in International Falls. She is a founding member of and continues to serve on the organizing committee for the Frostbite Falls Open Ice Golf Tournament, which has raised over $15,000 for the Falls Hunger Coalition in the event's 6 years. She also serves on the board of directors for Voyageurs Conservancy where she chairs the Science & Policy Committee. Since moving to International Falls in 2015, she has tapped into her midwestern farming roots and is an avid gardener each summer. She is looking forward to planting a row each year for the Falls Hunger Coalition.
Mona Johnson
Mona has lived in International Falls her entire life. She graduated from Falls High School and attended RRCC where she earned a AA Degree. Mona worked for Customs and Border Protection for 37 years and retired in 2017.
She also graduated from BSU cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and with a minor in Early Childhood Education. After retirement, she worked at St. Thomas Catholic School as the administration assistant for three years. Now a days to stay busy Mona subs at Falls Elementary School as well as St. Thomas Catholic School.
In her spare time, she loves to travel, walk, bike and work in her flower gardens.
Aside from Falls Hunger, Mona volunteers at Ruby's Pantry and Backus Community Center. She is also on The Library Board of Trustees, the Kootasca Board, Forest Hill Cemetery Board and the City Charter Commission, as well as an election judge for the city of International Falls.
Brenda Bertilson
Brenda helped identify the hunger crisis in Koochciching County and was part of the committee that formed Falls Hunger Coalition. Not only is she a founding member, but continues to volunteer and bring items to the food shelf to this day.
She is a retired HeadStart Early Childhood Home-based Teacher, Member of the Early Childhood Coalition, former banker & active member of First Lutheran Church
Dan McGonigle
Andy Berry
Maggie McBride
I was born and raised in International Falls, MN. I graduated in 1969 from FHS, 1971 from RRCC and 1973 from Winona State University with a BS Degree in Business Education. In the summer of 1971 I married Brian McBride. We have lived in International Falls all of our married life, as well as our 3 daughters and 5 grandkids. I have had many jobs throughout these years: teacher, Boise Accounting Department, substitute teacher, Alternative School teacher and a Para Professional position at FHS. I am presently retired, but substitute teach when I'm not travelling. I joined the Food Shelf board in October 2016. After talking with past board members on how rewarding this volunteer position is, I joined! The main things I have been involved with are the "Coach Bingo Event," helping with the move to Backus, recruiting groups to do the "12 Days of Christmas Food Drive," and "Cards for a Cause Fundraiser" and making up the gift baskets. It is so rewarding helping with these projects for our community. We have such generous people to make a difference in so many lives.
Lauren Hewitt
Lynn Stevens
Lynn has been happily retired since 2017, when she moved north from the Twin Cities to Littlefork. In her working career she spent 24 years with the Fairview Health System and in 2002 accepted a Directorship in Nutritional Services with Allina Health. For Lynn this was a very challenging and rewarding career with the new focuses on healthy eating.
She is very passionate about all the work being done in addressing food hunger in this community and am happy to join this board. Her personal goal along with reaching those in need of food is to build in some nutritional education that may support a healthy life style when it comes to food. Lynn is looking forward to the work we will be doing in Koochiching County.
Lynn is lead volunteer for the Littlefork Shelf.