Learning about hunger is the first step to solving the problem.

HSM Fact Sheets

Minnesota Food Shelf Fact Sheet

HSM 101

Public Policy Agenda

Welfare and Low Income Issues

MN Legislature

Hunger Fundamentals

The basics about hunger: who it affects, and what to do about it.

Do I qualify for Food Stamps or other benefits? Find out here.

Lots of programs exist to help families. Many times people do not know they qualify for these programs, or do not know how to apply. This website can help.

Apply for Assistance
Minnesota Food Support, Cash Assistance and Health Care Application

Who Uses Food Shelves?

Families, children, elders and the working poor. Find out more.

Hunger: The larger picture

Worldwide, nationally and in Minnesota. Find out about hunger on a larger scale.

Research Archive

This is the place to find research from Hunger Solutions and other hunger activist organizations. Go to the archive.

Glossary of hunger related terms

Want to know what the difference is between a food shelf and food bank, or what the federal poverty guidelines are? Check out our glossary.