Minnesota’s Hunger Crisis
• The holidays are approaching, and families will be gathering to share meals. But for 1 in 5 Minnesota households who face food insecurity, affording essential groceries and holiday staples is out of reach.

• Minnesota has seen record food shelf visits for three years in row, with 9 million visits recorded last year.

• The cost of groceries, housing, energy, and healthcare continue to go up.

• Economic uncertainty and recent reductions in benefits have families turning to food shelves more often to fill their fridges.

• Thousands of Minnesotans have been set back by the delay in November SNAP benefits and federal employees went at least six weeks without a full paycheck during the government shutdown.

• Together, we can ensure every family has access to nourishing food and can have a meal to gather around this holiday season.