Although most of the economy was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic, some workers have never been busier. While they experienced feelings of haste, stress, and chaos, the rest of us were forced to slow down. Minnesota’s essential workers risk their lives every day while we have the privilege to stay home to protect ourselves […] Read more
July Supporter of the Month: UNFI
Thank you to our Supporter of the Month, UNFI Funding from UNFI has helped us meet our goal of increasing access to healthy foods and fresh produce for community members experiencing hunger. Thank you to our Supporter of the Month for ensuring food reaches over 2 million people in diverse communities across 30 counties in […] Read more
Sharing the Impact of Your Support
We are deeply grateful for your partnership during this time of increased need. Executive director, Sophia Lenarz-Coy, shares more about the critical ways you are providing emergency meals and nutritious food to those who most need them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd2eLgzzUC0&feature=youtu.be With the combined crises of COVID-19 and the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, the need […] Read more
Volunteer Spotlight: James
Volunteers are the heroes of The Food Group. Providing nutritious, culturally connected foods to our communities is possible because of the generous donation of their time. After we established COVID-19 safety standards in our warehouse, our volunteers were welcomed back to prepare and distribute free and low-cost foods. During the months of March and April, […] Read more
June Supporter of the Month
Thank you to Allina Health for ensuring we can nourish our communities.Our Supporter of the Month has contributed general operating support to us for 6 years.They also coordinate one of our largest annual food drives, with around 40 clinics participating. Last year they brought in nearly 6,000 pounds of donations! Thank you for your valuable […] Read more
