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The Food Group Marks 50 Years of Fighting Hunger in Minnesota

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How Our Gleaning Program Reclaims Fresh Produce for Minnesota Families

Fall 2026 Newsletter

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How Our AgriSolar Farm Is Expanding Land Access to Fight Hunger

Big River Farms graduates sign 10-year leases at The Food Group’s AgriSolar Farm.

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Image for The Sahan Journal – Big Lake Agrivoltaics Project Shows Promise of Mixing Farming, Solar Power

The Sahan Journal – Big Lake Agrivoltaics Project Shows Promise of Mixing Farming, Solar Power

Five Years of Increased Food Insecurity

Food Shelf Demand Sets New Records in Minnesota

Operation Metro Surge Has Receded, But Food Shelf Demand Is Still Setting Records

Accelerating Inflation Is Pinching Minnesota Food Shelves and Their Recipients

Opinion | More Minnesotans Are Turning to Food Shelves Than Ever — Will Lawmakers Act?