Ahead of Thanksgiving, Governor Walz Announces $5 Million for Food Security in Minnesota

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Ahead of the holiday season, Governor Tim Walz today announced $5 million in new funding to put food on tables across the state. Governor Walz made the announcement and joined volunteers to stock shelves at the Neighborhood House food shelf in St. Paul.

“All Minnesotans deserve to sit around a full table and spend time with loved ones during the holidays,” said Governor Walz. “Minnesotans are generous people who do their part to ensure their neighbors have what they need – and this funding will go a long way to supporting those efforts. I’m grateful for our partnership with organizations working to tackle food insecurity and distribute these funds quickly.”

Funding is authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act and will support food shelves amid increased visits and strains on the emergency food system. Funding will also support eligible Tribal Nations and American Indian Food Sovereignty grantees. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families will partner with The Food Group to distribute funds to food shelves across the state.