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How Farm to School Programs Feed Students While Supporting Emerging Farmers

We believe everyone deserves access to nutritious and locally sourced foods, and we know from experience that this access is made possible in part by collaborative relationships with other community organizations. The partnership between our Big River Farms program and Minneapolis Public Schools’ farm to school program is just one way we help ensure Minnesotans […] Read more

CATEGORIES: Blog, News, Partner Spotlight

Expanding Access to Fresh, Local Food for All

At The Food Group, we believe that everyone deserves access to healthy and familiar foods. We also believe in the power of sourcing local and supporting emerging farmers and producers.  One of the ways we work to expand access for Minnesotans is through our Local Food for Every Table program. We also partner with The […] Read more

CATEGORIES: Blog, Partner Spotlight, Uncategorized

Creating a More Climate-Smart Food System

Something we think about a lot at The Food Group is how we can embed more climate-smart strategies into the work we do. Sustainable agriculture is not just a buzz word — the farmers we work with through our Big River Farms program see the results of our changing climate in real time, from last […] Read more

CATEGORIES: Blog, Mission moment, News

Exploring Agrivoltaics: Expanding Land Access for Emerging Farmers

Earlier this month, our farm team at Big River Farms was recognized for its pilot project exploring agrivoltaics — the practice of farming under and around solar panels. We were nominated for this work by our partners at National Resource Service and proudly accepted the award for Solar Farm of the Year at the Solar […] Read more

CATEGORIES: Blog

Minnesota’s Bold Steps to Fight Childhood Hunger

In the past couple of years, Minnesota has made major strides to ensure that no child in our state goes hungry. Through innovative policies, the state has set a new standard for child nutrition, becoming a leader in demonstrating a commitment to the wellbeing of its youngest residents.  The summer season is always a heightened […] Read more

CATEGORIES: Blog

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Working with our community partners, The Food Group buys, gleans, grows, and processes fresh produce.

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The Food Group is a food bank that supplies other hunger relief agencies with fresh produce, frozen meat, grocery staples, and other household necessities. Food shelves distribute free food to individuals and families in their local communities.

The Food Group believes in food equity. They believe in culturally specific foods. They believe in meeting people where they are at. And most of all, they believe in dignity.

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Over 20% of Black households and 19% of Latinx households report food insecurity, compared to 10% of white households.

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We’re a nonprofit working at the intersection of equity and access to fresh, sustainable foods. From farming to distribution, we provide fresh food across MN and WI.

The Food Group is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN 41-1246504 Contributions are tax-deductible to the full amount provided by the law.

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