Al-Madinah Cultural Center Volunteers in The Food Group Warehouse Volunteers are essential to The Food Group’s operation. Last year, volunteers donated over 30,000 hours, the equivalent of $783,809.00. They packed food in our … [Read more...]
Good Food Access Program’s impact on The Food Group
Our executive director, Lori Thorp, recently addressed the Minnesota House of Representatives Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Committee regarding the importance and impact of the Good Food Access Program on our Fare For All work. Below … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Impacts Fare For All & Agency Deliveries
Due to severe cold weather, Fare For All sites are cancelled Tuesday, January 29 through Thursday, January 31. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you stay safe and warm. This impacts the following … [Read more...]
Shutdown Creating Increased Hunger & Uncertainty
A note from The Food Group's Executive Director, Lori Thorp The New Year usually offers me a prompt to look brightly at the year ahead. The darkest days are behind us and the lightest are yet to come. It is hard not to be optimistic! This … [Read more...]
Program Highlight: Community Food Leaders
The Food Group hosts a summer program called “Community Food Leaders” that engages people with the food system and deepens their understanding of the role food plays in building stronger communities. This year, our six Community Food Leaders have … [Read more...]
