It goes without saying that the Twin Cities are in turmoil. For many residents, particularly immigrants, the simple act of leaving home no longer feels safe or reasonable after the Department of Homeland Security began cracking down on the area’s immigrant population and have killed two people.
The world is watching Minnesota. Thousands are wondering what will happen next—and what they can do to help. In response, Civil Eats is shining a light on local institutions, many of them with a long history of mutual aid, that are stepping up to make sure people stay fed and safe.
Here is a list of those organizations, all vetted by Civil Eats. They are all accepting donations.
Calvary Food Shelf
Based in Minneapolis, the Calvary Food Shelf has organized an Emergency Response Fundraiser to expand their regular grocery distribution services.
Casa Maria
Operating out of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Casa Maria is a Minneapolis-based food pantry delivering groceries to vulnerable families. Last week, more than 500 families requested food.
Instagram images courtesy of La Guadalupana Supermercado.
Community Aid Network MN
According to their website, Community Aid Network MN is a local mutual aid organization that delivers food and other household necessities to Minneapolis families. They also offer a weekly food and supply distribution on Thursday evenings. Donations can be made to their Venmo.
Dios Habla Hoy
Dios Habla Hoy, a Minneapolis church, is running a large food assistance program. According to their website, they’ve worked with over 3,000 volunteers and have served 14,000 families. Residents can sign up for grocery deliveries here. They’re also accepting more volunteers, monetary contributions, and food donations.
La Guadalupana Supermercado
This St. Paul-based grocery store is currently providing grocery deliveries for families in need. Co-owner Alexander Pina told Civil Eats that they’ve served hundreds of households over the past week. The store has a GoFundMe donation link on Instagram and provides an online grocery request intake form in Spanish.
La Viña
Located 15 miles south of Minneapolis, La Viña Community Church is providing free groceries for families in the Twin Cities area. More information about volunteer opportunities and donations can be found on their website and Instagram.
ICAThe Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA) is offering emergency bags of groceries that include protein, milk, bread, fresh produce, and shelf-stable items that can be picked up at ICA’s K-Tel location. Multiple bags can be picked up by community members helping several families. More information about monetary contributions, food donations, and volunteer opportunities can be found here.
Twin City Food Justice
Twin City Food Justice, a local nonprofit focused on food waste and hunger relief, is working with donor partners and schools to deliver groceries to households and facilitate food drives. Their Instagram includes more information on how to organize a food drive with them. Donations can be made here.
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