The Food Group is a local nonprofit focused on using nutritious food to strengthen community. We work at the intersection of food access, equity, and nutrition issues related to food and hunger in 32 counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We break down barriers to growing good food locally and getting good food to those who need it most.
Video: Mission Moment
Through Mission Moments, we share how staff, volunteers, and supporters become connected to our work. Watch the video to see how a local family made it a priority to show gratitude to our essential workers during a health crisis.
Recent News
Farmer Profile: May Lee
October 1, 2020May Lee’s story as an organic farmer begins with the story of her mother. For years, May Lee’s mother worked on a U.S. farm that exposed her daily to harmful chemical pesticides. Eventually, her mother developed cancer linked to pesticide poisoning. As May Lee watched, her mother grew ill and passed away. This great sadness […]
Our Programs
From food shelf and meal program support to sustainable agriculture—The Food Group works on both ends of the food system from production to distribution.
