National & STATE Partners
The Feeding America network is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, working to connect people with food and end hunger. Donors, staff, and volunteers all play an important role in our efforts to end hunger in the United States.
MEFS works closely with Second Harvest Heartland (SHH) for program administration support and food sourcing.
Participation in TEFAP and direct access to food inventory allows MEFS to maintain a fairly reliable grocery inventory.
Solving hunger in Minnesota requires a two-part approach — directly connecting hungry Minnesotans with food resources AND long-term advocacy.
Hunger Solutions supports Minnesota’s food shelves and connects them with resources to serve clients including grant funding for specific food and program expenses.
Hunger Solutions also provides support and resources to the Market Bucks program and MN Food Helpline.
As a member of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN), MEFS is connected to a network of 2,100 organizations that span all budget sizes, geographic regions and activity areas in the state. MCN draws upon the expertise and knowledge of this network to develop programs and services that inform, promote, connect and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector.
Charities Review Council awarded MEFS the Smartgivers Seal of Approval again in 2018 indicating the agencies commitment to measure, build upon, and maintain internal policies and practices. The seal is a visual marker of nonprofit strength, and a great way for nonprofits to differentiate themselves, communicating their internal strength and impact to supporters.
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