The Food Group is fortunate to work with over 170 food shelves and meal programs throughout the state. One such partner, Perspectives Kids Cafe, is a licensed commercial kitchen/dining classroom. They provide services to homeless and low-income … [Read more...]
A Lesson on Gratitude
It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, the leaves turning bright colors and the crisp fall air giving me hope for a few more precious days of fall. After a long morning of meetings, I was hopeful as I walked into Meadow Lake Elementary School. A stone’s … [Read more...]
Fare for All’s Busiest Season Fast Approaching
The Food Group has a founding belief that everyone deserves access to healthy food- no matter who they are or where they come from. To meet the need for healthy food in our community, The Food Group's Fare for All program stays busy travelling across … [Read more...]
Community Food Leaders Connect Through Food Stories
The Food Group's Community Food Project The Food Group focuses on growing, gleaning (i.e. harvesting extra), and processing fresh fruits and vegetables for our partner … [Read more...]
Community Connections: Celebrating the Foods & Traditions of Minnesota
In July, The Food Group partnered with eight local organizations to host Community Connections: A Celebration of New Foods & Traditions in Minnesota. This event evolved from the desire to create a space to gather, learn more about who our … [Read more...]