Equitable access to nutritious food has been a guiding value at The Food Group for more than 25 years. The past two months have tested that value in unexpected ways. Immigrant communities targeted by ICE faced unprecedented barriers to food access. Families could not leave their homes to visit grocery stores or food shelves. Food shelves and […] Read more
Immigrant Community Food Access Response
Rapid Response At The Food Group, we recognize the important and valuable role immigrants play throughout our food system and community. From growing, harvesting, processing, and distributing culturally connected and local food; their leadership, labor, planning, and investment are critical. We see everyday food disparities across race. As communities of color are being targeted, we must continue […] Read more
The Mental Toll of Hunger—and How SNAP Cuts Add to It
For Minnesota mom Tasha*, finding the right food to nourish her family is a lot of work. Multiple members of her family have chronic illnesses with specific dietary needs. To meet those needs on a limited budget, Tasha sometimes needs both food shelf support and federal food assistance through SNAP. But, accessing these resources takes time and energy—a […] Read more
Fighting Rising Hunger in Minnesota
When Sharin’s house flooded this year, she found herself in a vulnerable spot. With a big family and rising grocery costs, Sharin had to get creative to keep food on the table. Like many Minnesotans facing hard times, Sharin turned to a local food shelf. She’s a regular visitor to Hope for the Community Food […] Read more
New Program Brings Affordable Local Food to More Tables
Participants at The Food Group’s affordable grocery programs will now have access to even more fresh produce through a newly awarded grant funded by the USDA. The Food Group recently kicked off a new project with a dual focus—partnering with local emerging farmers and bringing fresh, nutritious food to Minnesota communities through our affordable grocery programs, Fare for All and Twin Cities Mobile Market. […] Read more
