About

Started by neighbours, after the grocery store closed.

How we started

In 2019 the only grocery store in walking distance of this corner closed. A few neighbours put a fridge on the sidewalk. Then a market in a borrowed garage. Then, in 2020, a lease on the warehouse and a 501(c)(3). Produce rescue started in 2021 when a grocer on Lake Street asked if we wanted what they were throwing away.

Who we are

Rosa Delgado
Rosa Delgado

Executive Director. Ten years at a Twin Cities food bank before this. Drives the Tuesday rescue run herself.

Amal Hassan
Amal Hassan

Programmes & Volunteers. Grew up three blocks away. The one who emails you back.

Board

  • Maria TorresChair · Powderhorn resident, retired teacher
  • James OkonkwoTreasurer · CPA
  • Hodan AliSecretary · community health worker
  • Tom LindgrenLake Street grocer, our first rescue partner

Partners

Six grocers and two farms give us about 4,000 lb a week: Lindgren's Market, Lake Street Co-op, Bloomington Foods, Franklin Grocery, Midtown Market, Eastside Natural, Rush Creek Farm and Sol Verde Farm.

Proof

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