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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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Expanding Access to Fresh Food Across Minnesota

Food is medicine for my family. Without Market Bucks, we wouldn’t be able to afford as much of the food we need for our health. Tamara, Market Bucks Participant In the last five years, the number of Produce Bucks redemptions has nearly tripled at Mill City Farmers Market, demonstrating an…

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Food Shelf Visits Hit All-Time High in 2025

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Fear Should Never Be A Barrier to Food: The Food Group and Partners Respond to Operation Metro Surge

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From Field to Marketplace: Empowering Emerging Farmers

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Grocery Home Delivery Helps Disabled Minnesotans Access Food