Recent News
Star Tribune OpEd: 1 in 11 people in our community is hungry
December 2, 2019The Food Group and Second Harvest Heartland have introduced new policies and initiatives to ensure that nutritious food is more available, making the healthy choice a real choice. Read more in our Star Tribune Letter to the Editor.
Client Story
Our neighbors need your support. Across Minnesota, one in five families with children experience hunger. Jake visits his neighborhood food shelf each month, finding the nutritious food his family needs to face life’s challenges. When you support The Food Group, you are stocking local food shelves with fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean meats our neighbors need to thrive.
Read moreSupporter Spotlight
Hugh J. Andersen has supported our work for the past seven years running, and we have made a lot of changes in that time. Thanks to the Foundation for allowing us to create change and expand our work in food justice.
Read moreHow we work
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DONORS/SOURCING
food and cash donations are collected from individuals, organizations, corporations, & local farms, along with bulk purchases
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FOOD BANK
healthy groceries are distributed to our partners
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PARTNERS
programs & partner agencies receive free donations & access to reduced-cost bulk purchasing
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THOSE IN NEED
food is distributed to those facing hunger in the twin cities area through our programs & partner agencies
