Access to fresh food and affordable grocery is a challenge for many in urban neighborhoods across the US. In the Twin Cities alone, 12.5% of residents live in food insecure areas.
Going Deeper with Community Engagement
Community members shared ideas to build a more equitable food system together. We are centering community voices by putting community solutions into action.
Let’s Make it Better. Together.
Food shelf visits this spring are looking very different. . . Just a few weeks ago, Valley Outreach food shelf served nearly 1000 families in one week, more than double their previous pandemic era average of 350 families each week.
Supporter Spotlight
April was National Volunteer Appreciation Month and we got to celebrate our volunteers! In 2022, more than 1,800 volunteers gave 13,674 hours to The Food Group.
Coming Together in North Minneapolis
The north metro food landscape has changed dramatically in the past few months—three major food retailers in the area have permanently shut their doors to community.