The Food Group is fortunate to work with over 170 food shelves and meal programs throughout the state. One such partner, Perspectives Kids Cafe, is a licensed commercial kitchen/dining classroom. They provide services to homeless and low-income … [Read more...]
A Lesson on Gratitude
It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, the leaves turning bright colors and the crisp fall air giving me hope for a few more precious days of fall. After a long morning of meetings, I was hopeful as I walked into Meadow Lake Elementary School. A stone’s … [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...]
7th Annual Hunger Bash Fundraising Gala
The Food Group’s seventh annual Hunger Bash fundraising gala took place on September 14 at McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. Together with over 350 attendees from the community, we raised more than $190,000 for local hunger relief. The event … [Read more...]
Summer Produce Highlights & Thanks
Summer at The Food Group was filled with non-stop activities related to planting, tending, harvesting and distributing fresh produce. This work depends on partnerships between staff, farmers, grocers, and volunteers. Produce programs include: … [Read more...]
