This summer, The Food Group is partnering with Lakewinds Food Co-op to help fight childhood hunger. Through this project, Lakewinds pays emerging farmers from communities that are historically underrepresented in farming (immigrants, people of color, … [Read more...]
Gleaning Fresh Produce to Fight Hunger
Spring is finally upon us, which means the growing season is in full swing for farmers, gardeners, and The Food Group. We are so excited to be growing produce on our own TFG micro-farm, rescuing produce from the Minneapolis Farmers Market, and … [Read more...]
Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign 2018
It's that time of year again - get ready for the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign! Minnesota FoodShare's March Campaign is the largest food and cash drive in the state of Minnesota. This grassroots campaign brings together community members, … [Read more...]
Partner Spotlight: Nutritious U Food Pantry
Many college students are hungry. In a recent national survey, nearly half of students said they had experienced food insecurity within the past 30 days - meaning that they did not have consistent access to the nutritious food they need. Food … [Read more...]
SuperShelf: Transforming Food Shelves to Bring Good Food to All
Food shelf managers are busy. Very busy. Between managing volunteers, food deliveries, client visits, and all of the other tasks needed to run a food shelf, there is rarely time to think about new and innovative ideas to better serve clients. Much … [Read more...]
