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

According to data from The Food Group in partnership with the MN DCYF, Minnesotans made more than 9,026,842 visits to food shelves in 2025, setting another record and marking the fourth consecutive year of historic demand. This was approximately 2.5 times higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019, driven by rising food costs and reductions in federal SNAP benefits.

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. In Minnesota, summer is a peak time for youth food insecurity, with 1 in 11 children facing hunger

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!!

End Summer Hunger Campaign

Your gift will help provide meals and support to children and families all summer long.

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