Minnesota

Get the facts about hunger in Minnesota

Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people face hunger in every county and congressional district in Minnesota. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children's classes – the possibilities go on.

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What Hunger Looks Like in Minnesota

In Minnesota, 537,890 people are facing hunger - and of them 183,480 are children.

1 in 11 people

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face hunger.

1 in 7 children face hunger.
People facing hunger in Minnesota are estimated to report needing $427,403,000 more per year to meet their food needs.

The average cost of a meal in Minnesota is $4.23. Data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study. Learn more ›


Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Minnesota

Charitable programs are unable to fully support those facing hunger. The combination of charity and government assistance programs are necessary to help bridge the meal gap.

SNAP, formerly food stamps, provides temporary help for people going through hard times – providing supplemental money to buy food until they can get back on their feet.

In Minnesota,

38.5% of households receiving SNAP benefits have children
$509,464,759
distributed through
SNAP generated
$866,090,090 in economic activity*.

*Economists estimate that every dollar a household redeems through SNAP generates about $1.70 in economic activity.


Make a Difference in Minnesota

Volunteer in Minnesota

The Feeding America network is able to reach 40 million people, largely thanks to the commitment of volunteers. Our communities are stronger when we join together – help give your neighbors a hand up by volunteering at your local food bank.

Pledge to volunteer ›

Become an Advocate

To make progress toward ending hunger in Minnesota, we need to make sure our lawmakers in Washington are fighting for those struggling back home. You can help make sure they see how great the need is in Minnesota – call on lawmakers to make ending hunger a priority.

Contact your member of Congress today ›

5 Food Banks that serve Minnesota

Food banks serve large areas and will be able to find a feeding program in your local community.

Second Harvest Heartland

Second Harvest Heartland

7101 Winnetka Avenue N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
651.484.5117

www.2harvest.org 

Second Harvest Northland

Second Harvest Northland

4503 Airpark Boulevard
Duluth, MN 55811
218.727.5653

secondharvestnorthland.org/ 

North Country Food Bank, Inc.

North Country Food Bank, Inc.

1011 11th Ave. NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
218.399.7356

www.northcountryfoodbank.org/ 

Channel One Regional Food Bank

Channel One Regional Food Bank

131 35th Street, SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507.424.1700

www.helpingfeedpeople.org/ 

Great Plains Food Bank

Great Plains Food Bank

1720 3rd Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102
701.232.6219

www.greatplainsfoodbank.org/