Advocacy

Championing policy solutions to hunger and mobilizing for a more equitable food system. 

Advocates at the capitol for Hunger Day on the Hill

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Our Key Policy Wins

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Food Shelves & Bank Funding

We secured vital one-time funding for hunger relief, helping food shelves respond as costs ride and visits hit an all-time high.
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Universal School Meals

We led the campaign to pass universal school meals in Minnesota, ensuring every child in the state has access to free breakfast and lunch at school.

Affordable Nutritious Food

We secured and expanded funding for Market Bucks and healthy food incentives, so that more Minnesotans can access the fresh, nutritious food they deserve.
I know what it’s like to feel helpless to change things, but I’ve realized I do have power. Small actions can have big ripples and our voices do matter.
Lisa, Lived Experience Cohort Alum

The Partners to End Hunger Coalition

The Food Group leads The Partners to End Hunger (PEH) Coalition—a statewide advocacy network that unites food shelves and banks, community members, and food access partners to push for critical funding and policy changes to reduce food insecurity.  

Amplifying Leaders with Lived Experience

Our Lived Experience Leadership Cohort brings together individuals who have faced food insecurity to use their first-hand stories and insights to shape public policy, testify at the legislature, and advocate for a food-secure future.  

It was very empowering to be able to participate in the cohort, share my personal story, reach the ears of lawmakers with my testimony and help speak for those who are hurting from hunger and cannot speak for themselves.
Melissa, 2026 Lived Experience Leadership Cohort Member

Hunger Day on The Hill

Hunger Day on The Hill is an annual day of advocacy at the Minnesota State Legislature every spring, where food access champions gather to meet with lawmakers and push for policies tackling food insecurity.  

Advocacy Stories

Updates

Hunger Relief Funding Passes in Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Recap

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Hunger is rising in Minnesota—and we need SNAP to fight it.

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The Mental Toll of Hunger—and How SNAP Cuts Add to It

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More Ways We Create Change

Affordable Grociers

We bring high-quality food directly to communities without grocery access.

Food Shelf Support

We partner with more than 450 food shelves statewide with food, resources, and collaborative solutions to meet rising need.

Farmer Education

We grow food and farmers through hands-on training, mentorship, and land access.