Featuring two partner food shelves of The Food Group Within the disability community, some prefer person-first language (person with a disability) while others use identity-first language (disabled person). We utilized both to reflect that diversity. July is Disability Pride Month, a time to promote awareness of the disability community and advocate for equity and access. […] Read more
2025 Legislative Recap
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session wrapped up this week with critical wins in the fight to end hunger in Minnesota. Advocates faced an uphill battle this year due to delays, division, and a somber budget forecast, but we still gained significant ground for food-insecure Minnesotans. The Food Group is committed to creating food for […] Read more
Breaking Food Barriers for LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans
Featuring The Aliveness Project, a partner food shelf of The Food Group June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the innovations and leadership of LGBTQIA+ people and organizations. From farming to advocacy to anti-hunger work, LGBTQIA+ people are creating change and making waves across Minnesota’s food system. We’re honoring Pride with a look at […] Read more
Milestones and Mission Moments—Looking Back on 2024
The Food Group recently released our 2024 Annual Report, and we’re sharing some of the trends and takeaways! 2024 was a transformative year for The Food Group—full of milestones and mission moments. With the support of donors, partners, and volunteers, we served 7,687,120 meals for our local community members in need. That’s a 1.2 million […] Read more
Hunger is rising in Minnesota—and we need SNAP to fight it.
Updated 7/15/25 On July 3, Congress passed their bill that cuts a devastating $186 billion—the largest cut in history—from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), reducing the program by 20 percent. The bill, signed into law on July 4, will also impose harsh work requirements that disproportionately impact parents and seniors, dramatically increase costs for […] Read more
