Minnesota hunger fighters are speaking out against proposed changes to the federal SNAP program. The Food Group Executive Director Lori Thorp co-signed an Opinion piece published by the Star Tribune urging Minnesotans to comment on the new rules. … [Read more...]
Message from Lori: A Time for Transition
Lori Thorp After careful thought, I concluded that it is time for a new chapter in my life and in the life of The Food Group. I will be leaving my role as executive director at the end of September. Some of the things I’m most proud of during … [Read more...]
Farmers Market Week: Thank You, Gov. Walz!
Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Human Services Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited the Minneapolis Farmers Market on Sunday, Aug. 4, in support of farmers and hunger relief organizations, including The Food Group. He proclaimed Aug. … [Read more...]
Proposed SNAP Changes Threaten Minnesotans
SNAP is a federal program vital to The Food Group’s hunger relief work. The current administration has proposed stricter rules that could take this food assistance away from more than 3 million people, including countless Minnesotans who need … [Read more...]
Kare 11: Unemployment Down, Food Insecurity Up
The Food Group works to address and shed light on food insecurity in our community. Kare 11's Sharon Yoo visited our New Hope, Minnesota, warehouse this week to bust some myths about our improving economy and the people who access our food pantry … [Read more...]
