Our November Supporter of the Month has been giving generously for the past 7 years. Their support enables us to expand on our cultural equity work, broaden our community partner relationships and continue to provide healthy and nutritious food … [Read more...]
Video: The Difference Fresh Food Makes
As a dietitian and Big River Farms farmer, Faro Jones knows the importance of local fruit and vegetables. Thanks to our donors, more of our neighbors access fresh produce at food shelves. A father of three young children brought home a … [Read more...]
Fresh Produce Match Extended
To feed as many families as possible this holiday season, Metro Produce has generously offered to extend its Give to the Max produce match through the end of November. For every dollar donated they will match it with 1 pound of fruits and … [Read more...]
Hennepin County Funding Cuts Target Culturally Specific Food at Food Shelves
In Hennepin County, The Food Group's culturally specific food programming will take a significant hit if the county continues to cut funding. A board committee is meeting Thursday, Oct. 17, to discuss the budget and hear from stakeholders. The … [Read more...]
Announcing Our New Executive Director
Sophia Lenarz-Coy, The Food Group's executive director The Food Group is pleased to announce Sophia Lenarz-Coy as our new executive director. Lenarz-Coy has worked in hunger relief her entire career, having re-joined The Food Group as director … [Read more...]
Changes to SNAP threaten to take food off Minnesota’s table
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...]
