A report from Hunger Solutions published in February put the stories into numbers, revealing staggering statistics of hunger right here at home: a 53% increase in visits to MN food shelves in just one year.
North Minneapolis Grocery Stores closing at alarming rate
The north metro food landscape has changed dramatically the past two months. Three major food retailers in the area have permanently shut their doors to community.
A Note from Sophia
We are proud to be the first independent food bank in our 30+ county service area. Independence allows us to be creative and flexible in our programs, growing and responding to what communities want and nee
Local foods fill a hunger gap
The Food Group is proud to provide our partners with locally grown and sourced foods. Thanks to our generous supporters, local foods are becoming a staple at food shelves like MCCC.
The Recipe for Food Justice
The fight for food equity has an ever-changing recipe. The Food Group’s executive director, Sophia Lenarz-Coy, offers a personal reflection on our work for food justice.
