As our executive director, Sophia Lenarz-Coy, recently noted, we continue to live in unprecedented times. More Minnesotans received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds in 2023 than in any year since 2016, and food shelf visits continue to break state records. As we consider these troubling trends and look ahead to 2025, it’s important to […] Read more
Lived Experiences Have the Power to Shape Public Policy
How Individuals and Their Stories Create Community-Informed Solutions We believe that in order to solve food insecurity and hunger, solutions must come directly from the people living closest to the issue. People like Lisa, who is turning her experience navigating the emergency food system in Minnesota into advocacy work that helps others walking in similar […] 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
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
Food as Medicine: Partnering with Healthcare for Food Access
Supporting our community members and neighbors needing access to food cannot be done without key partnerships and collaboration. It’s an important, critical mission that requires cross sector collaboration. At The Food Group, we’re proud to team up with a wide network of partners — farmers, wholesalers, advocates, donors, volunteers, anti-hunger agencies, and more — to […] Read more
