Photo: (left to right) Yusuf, Hibo, Faro, & Jacob share a plot in their first season with Big River Farms in 2018. Their watermelons were a CSA favorite! In 2019, they will grow more watermelons for the CSA, as well as sweet corn and … [Read more...]
Freezer funding complete!
Thanks to generous donations from corporations, foundations, government and individuals, we have reached the fundraising goal for additional freezer storage space! The freezer will be operating by early April. The Food Group believes strongly … [Read more...]
The hidden face of hunger
In my role as Food Security Program Coordinator at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, I spend most of my time in community settings talking to people about food resources – especially the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program … [Read more...]
Volunteers are essential!
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...]
