Volunteers pose with an Emergency Food Shelf Network sign For 50 years, The Food Group has partnered with communities across Minnesota to fight hunger and transform our food system. Although our work has evolved with changing needs, The Food Group Executive Director Sophia commented, “The through line is always food. Food is the heart of […] Read more
Hunger Relief Funding Passes in Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Recap
The Food Group is fighting for a Minnesota where everyone has the food they need to thrive. To fight hunger statewide, we engage in public policy advocacy and grassroots organizing alongside community members, partners, food shelves, and legislative champions. Here’s a look at what we accomplished this year. The 2026 legislative session ended with a powerful win for hunger relief in much-needed […] Read more
Fighting Through A Snowstorm for Change at Hunger Day 2026
Last month,food access champions proved that nothing stops Minnesotans from fighting for their neighbors. For the past 11 years, The Food Group has hosted Hunger Day on the Hill in collaboration with the Partners to End Hunger Coalition. Hunger Day is a collective day of action to advocate for a hunger-free Minnesota. Advocates were gearing […] Read more
2025 Legislative Recap
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session wrapped up this week with critical wins in the fight to end hunger in Minnesota. Advocates faced an uphill battle this year due to delays, division, and a somber budget forecast, but we still gained significant ground for food-insecure Minnesotans. The Food Group is committed to creating food for today […] Read more
Celebrating Groundbreaking Women in Minnesota’s Food System
This Women’s History Month, we are celebrating trailblazing women working across Minnesota’s food system. From expanding sustainable agriculture practices to founding revolutionary affordable grocery programs, women have served up a powerful challenge to food insecurity in Minnesota. The movement for food justice would not be where it is today without the resilience, creativity, and ingenuity […] Read more
