$1 million grant to feed Children in 120+ MN Communities

The funds have created more robust child feeding programs this summer across Minnesota to help the 1 in 8 children at risk of hunger.

• “Hunger Solutions Minnesota is doing important work and this program is a major step in getting children of low-income families the nutritious meals they need during the summer. I’m proud to be working with Hunger Solutions Minnesota to eliminate childhood hunger and I’m glad these funds will help them achieve that goal.” — Senator Al Franken @ program press conference

Find help near you

These food shelves expand grocery service to children this summer.

* Distributing backpacks filled with kid-friendly nutritious food, and/or partnering with local youth groups or sports activities to send backpacks home with low-income children.

* Adding a produce distribution that serves families with children this summer. Like NACE – NACE will be able to provide more fresh vegetables to families for the rest of this summer thanks to a grant from Hunger Solutions.

Other Food Help

Call our Minnesota Food HelpLine 1-888-711-1151 or search the statewide map to locate help close to home.

What is food insecurity?

Children are considered food insecure if, in the last year, they did not eat enough, did not eat for a day, skipped a meal or were hungry because their family could not afford adequate food.

Ending Childhood Hunger with The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

This legislation contains funding for school meals, WIC and Summer meal programs.

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RESOURCES

Minnesota Child Poverty Profile

Recession taking a toll that may last a lifetime for many children throughout the nation and Minnesota

Grant Announcement/Press Release

Feeding America Child Hunger Report

Child Hunger Fact Sheet