Just because school is out doesn’t mean hunger takes a vacation – nor does a child’s need for good nutrition.

According to the USDA, more than 13 million children, or 1 in 5, are unsure where their next meal will come from. In 2024, Hunger Solutions reported that Minnesotans made nearly 9 million visits to food shelves, setting a record for the fourth consecutive year. This figure represents an increase of approximately 1.4 million visits over 2023, when there were 7,551,147 visits.

Be the Missing Piece: Help Us Fight Child Hunger

This summer, countless children are struggling to access even one nutritious meal each day. Studies show that a lack of nutrition during the summer months can lead to a cycle of poor performance once school begins again.

You can change this. Your donation today will help us stock our Basic Needs Food Market with more nutritious food for hungry kids. Together, we can make a difference!

Your impact:

$25 provides 2,000 pounds of food from Second Harvest for children and families
$50 provides 4,000 pounds of food from Second Harvest for children and families
$75 brings 6000 pounds of nutritious food from Second Harvest for children and families
$100 brings 8000 pounds of nutritious food from Second Harvest for children and families
$250 provides 20,000 pounds of nutritious food from Second Harvest for children and families
$500 provides 40,000 pounds of nutritious food from Second Harvest for children and families
$1000 provides 80,000 pounds of nutritious food from Second Harvest for children and families

Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity!

At Basic Needs, our mission is to uplift those facing hardship by providing barrier-free access to basic needs through our nutritious and free fresh food market, affordable and high-quality thrift shop, and social services referral network. We aim to build a stronger community focused on equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Your support is crucial. Will you be that missing piece that makes a difference?

Thanks to a generous donation by Van Meter, Inc, every dollar will be matched up to the first $2,500! Double your money now by being one of the first donors to be matched by Van Meter's donation!!

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