Despite a supercharged community effort and our lean, efficient food bank running nonstop, food shelf visits are climbing to record levels. Federal dollars that helped families afford groceries early in the pandemic have disappeared, and sky-high grocery, gas, and utility prices have made it harder than ever for many to fill their fridges.
We need bold new solutions, stronger connections, and a way to clearly measure our progress so we can understand what's working.
On January 29, we announced Make Hunger History, a bold goal to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans by 2030. We're going to reach more of our neighbors, while powering-up partnerships to get more of the right food where it's needed most. With new coalitions, innovative one-on-one services and policy change, it's possible to end hunger altogether in our state.
It's time to get to work to Make Hunger History.
