Featuring Agnes, a farmer in The Food Group’s Incubator Program For over 5,000 years, garlic was prescribed as a medicinal treatment for various ailments. Greek and Roman physicians even prescribed garlic for respiratory illness and digestive issues. Today, garlic is a savory staple in many cultural cuisines, making it a high-demand, easy-to-market food. This is […] Read more
Harnessing The Power of Local Food
Why Investing in Our Local Food System Helps Fight Hunger Manela, a farmer enrolled in the Incubator Program at Big River Farms Under a lingering summer sun, farmers in The Food Group’s Incubator Program moved nimbly between rows to pull stubborn weeds. In the coming weeks, they will harvest and sell what they grow at […] Read more
Grocery Home Delivery Helps Disabled Minnesotans Access Food
Featuring two partner food shelves of The Food Group Within the disability community, some prefer person-first language (person with a disability) while others use identity-first language (disabled person). We utilized both to reflect that diversity. July is Disability Pride Month, a time to promote awareness of the disability community and advocate for equity and access. […] Read more
2025 Legislative Recap
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session wrapped up this week with critical wins in the fight to end hunger in Minnesota. Advocates faced an uphill battle this year due to delays, division, and a somber budget forecast, but we still gained significant ground for food-insecure Minnesotans. The Food Group is committed to creating food for […] Read more
Breaking Food Barriers for LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans
Featuring The Aliveness Project, a partner food shelf of The Food Group June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the innovations and leadership of LGBTQIA+ people and organizations. From farming to advocacy to anti-hunger work, LGBTQIA+ people are creating change and making waves across Minnesota’s food system. We’re honoring Pride with a look at […] Read more
