This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re celebrating AAPI trailblazers and groundbreakers working across Minnesota food’s system. We’re also celebrating immigrant-led organizations with deep roots in the AAPI community—like our longtime food shelf partner, CAPI USA. CAPI and The Food Group have been collaborators since 2000, working together toward a healthier food system […] 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
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
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
The Food Group and Hunger Solutions Minnesota Join Forces
The Food Group will be joining forces with Hunger Solutions Minnesota officially starting in March 2024.
