Working side by side with local partners, we increase access to nutritious food for Minnesota infants and children in childcare, school, and neighborhood settings. Because government food programs for children and families are underutilized, we help connect hungry kids with nutritious meals and young families with access to healthy foods.
Children should only be hungry to thrive, learn and reach their full potential.
Free Meals for Kids App
Download our
app to find sites offering free, nutritious meals for Minnesota kids 18 and under.
Updated regularly.
Child Nutrition Index
Nearly 563,000 kids are hungry in Minnesota. How well are we feeding our kids? Find out for your community.
Giving
We’re a nonprofit that supports grassroots organizations, schools, childcare centers and youth programs to address child hunger. Join us and donate to the Hunger Free KIDS Fund.
Noteworthy
Presentations and videos from our 2022 conference on community building for children.
Our statement on federal food fraud.
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Minnesota senate passes bill for universal school breakfast and lunch (Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 14)
USDA invests $50 Million to Strengthen school meals. (November 10, 2022)
Connect the Dots
Minnesota kids who are at risk of hunger. LEARN MORE
Fewer than 60 percent of eligible kids are enrolled in WIC. LEARN MORE
More than 30% of Minnesota kids miss a meal every other day.