Foundation
For
Essential Needs
Investing dollars and talent into the transformation and sustainability of Minnesota food shelves.
The Growing Need
24%
Increase in visits to Minnesota food shelves, post-recession
53%
Clients receiving half or more of their total food from a food shelf
74%
Clients using their local food shelf for over a year
The Opportunity
Hunger remains a serious issue in our communities, as Minnesota food shelf visits continue to increase post-recession. More and more Minnesotans rely on food shelves not only for episodic emergencies, but as a consistent resource to relieve their monthly food budgets. Each year, local food shelves work tirelessly to feed community members coming through their doors, while navigating a quickly-changing environment that calls for more fresh and healthy food to help solve hunger.
The Foundation for Essential Needs is a unique, nimble and innovative resource that partners with food shelves to help them successfully respond to the big changes happening in hunger relief — while meeting client-centered food needs.
Our Vision
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Reshape the food shelf system to provide equitable, healthy and predictable food options throughout Minnesota.
How We Are Helping
61
Number of Minnesota food shelves strengthened with FFEN's consulting expertise, 2013 -- 2018, now operating more efficiently to feed fresher food to more people.
52
Number of refrigerators and freezers FFEN has made possible through its grant funding, 2013 -- 2018, ensuring that produce, dairy, and meat can be offered. Here’s how we help fill those coolers.
$147,506
Dollars FFEN has granted, 2013 -- 2018, to local food shelves.
