Your donation strengthens our organization and supports feeding students in grades K-12 in 6 area school districts: Nicollet, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, St. Clair, Maple River, JWP & MAPS ISD77. With your help, no child will have to question where their next meal comes from.

As you settle down to celebrate Thanksgiving, we hope you're able to gather with your loved ones to celebrate the spirit of the holiday. This week, over 850 local students will have a carefree fall break!

We're thrilled to kick off 2025 with Feeding Our Communities Partners as our January Minnesota Wild Charity of the Month! Stop by the concourse during tonight's Wild game to connect, learn more about FOCP's mission, and see how you can make a difference. innovativeos.com/2025/01/feedin…

Climb 2 Feed Kids is our largest fundraising event and all proceeds directly support feeding 1000+ area youth in grades K-12! From stair climbs to mountain summits and plummets, the epic C2FK has raised funds and awareness for youth hunger for TWELVE YEARS!

Are you interested in getting involved but not ready to take the climb? Donate to a Climb 2 Feed Kids team from your neighborhood, your company, your school, or your favorite place! Help teams reach Above & Beyond status today: climb2feedkids.org

You came. You climbed. You cheered. You volunteered. You donated. You sponsored. But most importantly, you proved that our communities continue to support solving youth hunger and ensuring kids reach their full potential. Thank YOU for another successful Climb!

FOCP Needs Volunteers - March 20th, 2025! Spring Break Food Box Deliveries - Shifts Available from 9am - 11am! It's as simple as driving to our warehouse, receiving your route and boxes, and dropping food off at the homes of enrolled youth! Sign up today: app.dvforms.net/api/dv/ok4jr5

Meet our enthusiastic team member mascots: Meals the Moose and Snacks the Sloth! Meals accompanied FOCP, advocating against youth hunger at the MN Wild Hockey game, and Snacks the Sloth can often be found adding to our antics and activities at BackPack Central!

Interns at FOCP play an imperative and crucial role throughout all departments. Come hang out with Team FOCP this summer! Whether you are looking to complete a class credit or want to dip your toes into our field, apply to be an intern on our website at focpmn.org!

At Beer, Brats & Bourbon only, Smolder Cigar Emporium’s - Cigar Lounge! Whether you're a seasoned cigar aficionado or a first-timer, we craft the perfect ambiance for you with deep leather chairs, premium cigars, and great weather! Learn more at: feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/bbb

Attend Project Community Connect, a FREE community resource event on Tue, April 22 from 1-4 p.m. at the MCHS Event Center. With more than 80 service providers you can find resources all in one place, including housing, employment, disability, food, legal and more.

Beer, Brats & Bourbon is notably one of our most fun fundraisers, but it’s also essential to funding the important work impacting lives right here in our own neighborhoods. Help ensure that no kid has to worry about where their next meal will come from! feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/bbb

We want to say Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! FOCP is fueled by the community for the community. As we’ve grown to support local K-12 youth, so has our volunteer base. Thank you to all of those who have given their time and talents to help us feed hundreds of local students!

Sip and Support at Beer, Brats & Bourbon, presented by United Prairie Bank! Have a fun time enjoying the atmosphere and libations at BBB knowing this annual get-together helps provide hunger relief services to over 1,100 K-12 youth. Get tickets at: feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/bbb.html

Check out this new community resource from FOCP BackPack Food Program at the North Mankato Taylor Library! 🥫 1/2

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The beginning of STOMP is fast approaching on June 9. Throughout the summer months, youth under 18 will receive pre-pack cold lunches at: Lime Valley MHP, Eastport Apartments, Southhaven MHP, and Dublin Crossing. Learn more: feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/stomp

At this year’s BBB, join us for an exclusive VIP Kentucky Bourbon Tasting Experience, where sophistication meets flavor. In small groups of 8, this intimate tasting offers a curated selection of Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits.Learn more: feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/bbb

Sign up for our first Summer Pack Delivery of 2025 on June 12th! Roughly an hour time commitment, you simply pick up 6-12 boxes at our warehouse, get a printed route, and deliver your boxes! Sign up for a Summer Pack Delivery shift - app.dvforms.net/api/dv/zkkk2d