Twin Cities Mobile Market is on the road again – providing neighbors with fresh, healthy, and affordable grocery options! This grocery store on a bus is The Food Group’s newest program. Twin Cities Mobile Market was created to increase access to … [Read more...]
Volunteers are The Food Group’s Superheroes
This week kicks off National Volunteer Week and we couldn't be more grateful for the individuals who have bravely stepped up this past year to ensure our essential work never stopped. It has been heartwarming to see volunteers engaging with … [Read more...]
PIVOT FOR THE PEAK: Centering Equity
When Ho Nguyen was offered the role of Director of Programs at The Food Group last March, she took the opportunity. She knew The Food Group was in the midst of a transformation toward centering equity in their work. And, she knew she could bring the … [Read more...]
Moshky Farm – a random collision leads to a beautiful partnership
When you meet Heather and Marisa it’s surprising their small farm business was just a dream until only a year ago. In addition to vegetable shares, Moshky Farm has offered soil regenerative landscaping services and a unique experience to “drink the … [Read more...]
PIVOT FOR THE PEAK: Reaching Seniors
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate our lives, food shelves across the county have seen a dramatic increase in visits, especially by seniors. Local nonprofit Hunger Solutions reports that some locations are experiencing double, sometimes … [Read more...]
PIVOT FOR THE PEAK: Creating New Partnerships
When George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis last May, the world was already in the midst of an international pandemic. Together, these events created a social movement that The Food Group recognized as a turning point in how they work with … [Read more...]
Huge Food & Cash Drive has Incredible Impact
Thank you to the Anoka and Minneapolis stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) for providing a giving opportunity to ensure our neighbors facing food insecurity can count on nutritious essentials to supplement their meals this … [Read more...]
PIVOT FOR THE PEAK: The Essential Work and the Workers
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused shutdowns across the country, it never occurred to Kurt Schultz to not go into work. This year will be Schultz’s 20th year with The Food Group, delivering food to community partners. Even though he now has to drive … [Read more...]
Program Spotlight: Sourcing locally during a pandemic
We sat down with Snow, our Sourcing Specialist, to learn more about her role and how sourcing works. Her position is vital to the success of our food bank, which distributes to over 200 food shelf, meal program, and food distribution sites. Snow has … [Read more...]
Paying it forward: Random act of kindness changes food distribution from affordable to free
Earlier this week, our Fare For All team witnessed a warming and incredibly generous random act of kindness at our Roseville Fare For All site. As dozens of customers lined up, snaked through the parking lot and out into the street, they waited … [Read more...]