Hunger Data

Minnesotans made nearly 9 million visits to food shelves in 2024.

That’s 1.4 million more visits than 2023. Below, you can download the latest 2024 Minnesota Food Shelf Visits report and slides.

Key Insights of 2024 Minnesota Food Shelf Visits

• 2024 was another record year for food shelf visits in Minnesota.  
• Food assistance needs have dramatically increased from pre-pandemic levels.  
• Hunger is a statewide issue impacting both urban and rural communities.  
• Increased food prices and decreased SNAP benefits are driving rising need.  
• Food shelves have expanded services to meet the need.  
• Food shelf visits are a measure of response to increased food insecurity.   

Data Collection & Transparency

Food shelf data is collected by The Food Group in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Family. The Food Group is committed to transparent data collection process and oversight. Our food shelf data comes from Minnesota’s food shelves and is calculated based on the number of visitors reported by each food shelf. The food shelves represented are TEFAP-eligible and are monitored by the Department of Youth and Family’s Office of Economic Opportunity and local food banks.