Food shelf visits this spring are looking very different. . . Just a few weeks ago, Valley Outreach food shelf served nearly 1000 families in one week, more than double their previous pandemic era average of 350 families each week.

Coming Together in North Minneapolis
The north metro food landscape has changed dramatically in the past few months—three major food retailers in the area have permanently shut their doors to community.

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.