Fighting hunger. Nourishing our community. The Food Group works to increase access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally relevant foods across Minnesota and to build a more just and equitable food system.
FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE is based in New Hope, MN, and gave $15,036,107 in annual grants in the latest 990 year on file, 2025. Its work centers on hunger relief, food security, affordable groceries, community agriculture and farmer incubator programs, culturally specific foods, food systems equity and advocacy, and capacity building for food shelves. The foundation’s recent grantmaking is concentrated in food distribution and food shelf support across Minnesota. Among its larger recent grants, FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE awarded $570,457 to VEAP in 2025, $423,264 to JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES in 2025, and $327,142 to CATHOLIC CHARITIES in 2025. Other notable grants include $273,008 to THE SANNEH FOUNDATION in 2025 and $241,135 to MCCC in 2024. The foundation’s active programs include Bulk Product Donations to Partner Agencies, Statewide Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP) Grants, Food Shelf Infrastructure Grants, Food Shelf Grants, LEAFF (Local Emergency Assistance Farmer Fund), and Bulk Product Donations (Commercial & Retail Food Donations). These programs indicate a mix of in-kind food distribution, grants to food shelves, and support for emergency and infrastructure needs within Minnesota.
Recent grantmaking spans food distribution, hunger relief, and food shelf support. It also includes infrastructure and capacity building for local food shelves, as well as in-kind food donations that move perishable and non-perishable goods through partner agencies. Notable grants include $570,457 to VEAP for FOOD DISTRIBUTION in 2025, $423,264 to JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES for FOOD DISTRIBUTION in 2025, and $327,142 to CATHOLIC CHARITIES for FOOD DISTRIBUTION in 2025. Additional recent awards include $202,473 to MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF, $201,647 to SOURCE MN, and $196,304 to WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, each listed for FOOD DISTRIBUTION.
FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE gives through program-specific grants and direct service support. Its typical grant size, based on recent distribution data, is $25,998 at the 25th percentile, $54,002 at the median, and $108,399 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards show frequent grants to food shelves, community organizations, and related service providers. The foundation also operates unsolicited application pathways for Bulk Product Donations to Partner Agencies, Statewide Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP) Grants, and LEAFF (Local Emergency Assistance Farmer Fund). Other listed grant programs do not accept unsolicited applications.
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$11.3M
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Most grants fall between $26K and $108K, with a median of $54K.
25th Percentile
$26K
Median
$54K
75th Percentile
$108K
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FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE’s recipient base is in the United States, with 184 grants recorded there, or 100.0% of the total recipient-country distribution. The grant list is concentrated in Minnesota, including awards to VEAP, JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, THE SANNEH FOUNDATION, MCCC, TASK FORCE, MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF, SOURCE MN, WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, and others. The active programs also specify Minnesota, and some are focused on the Twin Cities. The data show 0% of grants given to recipients in the HQ state, MN.
Some of FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE’s programs accept unsolicited applications, including Bulk Product Donations to Partner Agencies, Statewide Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP) Grants, and LEAFF (Local Emergency Assistance Farmer Fund). Other listed programs, including Food Shelf Infrastructure Grants and Food Shelf Grants, do not accept unsolicited applications.
FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE funds food distribution, hunger relief, food shelf support, capacity building, and in-kind food donations. Its active programs also include infrastructure support for food shelves and an emergency assistance fund for farmers connected to local food systems.
Based on the recent grant distribution data, the typical grant size is $25,998 at the 25th percentile, $54,002 at the median, and $108,399 at the 75th percentile. Recent individual grants are often much larger, including awards above $500,000.
FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE makes grants in the United States, and the recipient-country distribution shown in the data is entirely US-based. Its active programs are centered in Minnesota, including some that specifically reference the Twin Cities.
Recent grantees include VEAP, JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, THE SANNEH FOUNDATION, MCCC, TASK FORCE, MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF, SOURCE MN, WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, and BRIAN COYLE COMMUNITY CENTER. The listed grants are primarily for FOOD DISTRIBUTION.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Food Group Minnesota Inc the that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations must be partner food shelves or hunger-relief agencies that receive product distributions from The Food Group (see agency partnership information).
Who can apply: Food shelves serving Minnesota communities; the program is presented as grant funding for food shelves. Further eligibility details were not provided in the scraped content.
Deadline: Applications are now being accepted; no specific deadline was provided in the scraped content.
Who can apply: Be a food shelf or partner hunger-relief agency that receives distribution from The Food Group (see agency partnership information).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEAP | — | $373,014 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | — | $216,522 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES | — | $210,126 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| NORTHPOINT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER | — | $189,704 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| MCCC | — | $162,279 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| THE SANNEH FOUNDATION | — | $143,857 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS FOOD SHELF | — | $141,146 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF | — | $141,083 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| SOURCE MN | — | $117,362 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| MINNEAPOLIS 1ST ADVENTIST CHURCH | — | $112,552 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH | — | $107,814 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| FOODSHELF IN A BOX | — | $99,308 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| JOYCE UPTOWN FOOD SHELF | — | $93,840 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| WESTONKA FOOD SHELF | — | $92,852 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| BRIAN COYLE COMMUNITY CENTER | — | $89,540 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| TASK FORCE | — | $85,076 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| FOOD IN THE HOOD | — | $72,791 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| NEW CREATION BAPTIST CHURCH | — | $72,678 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| COMMUNITY BRIDGE | — | $69,503 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| MOBILE FOOD SHELF- ESNS | — | $69,459 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| ST OLAF LUTHERAN CHURCH | — | $63,884 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS | — | $62,383 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| ST LOUIS PARK EMERGENCY PROGRAM- STEP | — | $61,804 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PRO- CEAP | — | $61,569 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| THE CAMDEN PROMISE FOOD SHELF | — | $60,536 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| NEAR FOOD SHELF | — | $58,872 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MIN- PRISM | — | $55,662 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| SABATHANI COMMUNITY CENTER | — | $51,621 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| CANSAYAPI FOOD PANTRY | — | $50,778 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| GOOD IN THE HOOD- FOOD IN THE HOOD | — | $47,179 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| GLENDALE FOOD SHELF- ESNS | — | $45,569 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES | — | $45,396 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| THE ALIVENESS PROJECT FOOD SHELF | — | $44,608 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| GOOD WORKS-RESCUE NOW SERVICES | — | $41,675 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| GROVELAND FOOD SHELF | — | $41,517 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICES | — | $41,506 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| INTERFAITH OUTREACH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS | — | $41,078 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| WAITE HOUSE | — | $39,533 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| THE SENIOR FOOD SHELF- ESNS | — | $39,358 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| HOPE FOR THE COMMUNITY - NORMANDALE | — | $38,959 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| JERICHO ROAD ELLIOT PARK | — | $34,469 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| CROSS | — | $29,763 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| ICA FOOD SHELF | — | $29,671 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| CAPI USA | — | $28,768 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| PROP | — | $26,717 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| SHILOH CARES FOOD SHELF PROGRAM | — | $26,653 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| GREATER MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH | — | $24,541 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| SALVATION ARMY | — | $23,249 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| CLUES - MPLS | — | $22,631 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| FOOD FOR THOUGHT AT HENNEPIN TECHNICAL CO | — | $22,586 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
VEAP
$373,014FOOD DISTRIBUTION
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$216,522FOOD DISTRIBUTION
JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES
$210,126FOOD DISTRIBUTION
MCCC
$162,279FOOD DISTRIBUTION
THE SANNEH FOUNDATION
$143,857FOOD DISTRIBUTION
MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS FOOD SHELF
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF
$141,083FOOD DISTRIBUTION
MINNEAPOLIS 1ST ADVENTIST CHURCH
$112,552FOOD DISTRIBUTION
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
$107,814FOOD DISTRIBUTION
WESTONKA FOOD SHELF
$92,852FOOD DISTRIBUTION
TASK FORCE
$85,076FOOD DISTRIBUTION
NEW CREATION BAPTIST CHURCH
$72,678FOOD DISTRIBUTION
COMMUNITY BRIDGE
$69,503FOOD DISTRIBUTION
ST OLAF LUTHERAN CHURCH
$63,884FOOD DISTRIBUTION
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS
$62,383FOOD DISTRIBUTION
THE CAMDEN PROMISE FOOD SHELF
$60,536FOOD DISTRIBUTION
NEAR FOOD SHELF
$58,872FOOD DISTRIBUTION
CANSAYAPI FOOD PANTRY
$50,778FOOD DISTRIBUTION
WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
$45,396FOOD DISTRIBUTION
THE ALIVENESS PROJECT FOOD SHELF
$44,608FOOD DISTRIBUTION
GOOD WORKS-RESCUE NOW SERVICES
$41,675FOOD DISTRIBUTION
GROVELAND FOOD SHELF
$41,517FOOD DISTRIBUTION
HOPE FOR THE COMMUNITY - NORMANDALE
$38,959FOOD DISTRIBUTION
JERICHO ROAD ELLIOT PARK
$34,469FOOD DISTRIBUTION
SHILOH CARES FOOD SHELF PROGRAM
$26,653FOOD DISTRIBUTION
GREATER MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
$24,541FOOD DISTRIBUTION
SALVATION ARMY
$23,249FOOD DISTRIBUTION
CLUES - MPLS
$22,631FOOD DISTRIBUTION
FOOD FOR THOUGHT AT HENNEPIN TECHNICAL CO
$22,586FOOD DISTRIBUTION
