Loaves & Fishes

09/23/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible crew from West Metro Community Resources who served with us at Salvation Army Temple yesterday!

Every meal we serve is made possible by volunteers who show up for their neighbors. Want to be part of it? Grab your coworkers, friends, family, or faith community and sign up for a shift. Groups of all sizes are welcome!

Learn more online at www.loavesandfishesmn.org/volunteer/

09/15/2026

It's Guest Survey Week at Loaves & Fishes!

This week, we're gathering feedback from our community, and we want to hear from YOU!

If you visit one of our Community Meal Locations, Community Distributions, or Street Outreach programs this week, we'd love for you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts. Your answers are completely anonymous and help us better serve our community.

A QR code and paper copies will both be available on site.

Thank you for helping us grow and improve. We couldn't do this work without you!

09/13/2026

It's been a big week at Loaves & Fishes!

On Monday, Adam Duxter rode along with us from the State Fairgrounds back to our Minneapolis warehouse, capturing what happens to all that leftover food after a major event like the Fair.

This morning, we sat down with WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield for a follow-up on our matching gift campaign, made possible by St. Mark's United Church of Christ's generous $115,000 match. A gift rooted in the congregation's 70-year legacy of showing up for their neighbors.

Grateful to Adam, Susan-Elizabeth, and the whole WCCO team for spending time with us this week and helping tell these stories of our work.

Thank you to our volunteers, donors, and partners who help us serve those who need it most while ensuring quality food doesn’t go to waste.

Check out this morning’s story here:

www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/bloomington-church-completes-one-final-good-deed-before-closing/

Visit us online at www.loavesandfishesmn.org to learn more!

09/09/2026

We’re proud to be a Food Rescue Partner of the Minnesota State Fair! 🎡

This partnership means quality surplus fair food gets rescued instead of wasted, and turned into meals for Minnesotans facing hunger. Good food, going further.

Thank you to the Minnesota State Fair for helping us fight food insecurity, one rescued meal at a time.

09/09/2026

"It's officially teardown time at the Minnesota State Fair, but for Mel McCormick, the job is just getting started."

Loaves & Fishes is proud to be a food rescue partner of the Minnesota State Fair. Check out this story about our work on WCCO & CBS News Minnesota.

It's officially teardown time at the Minnesota State Fair, but for Mel McCormick, the job is just getting started.

09/03/2026

Last night, the Nativity of Our Lord volunteer group joined us at St. Matthew's to serve up a warm meal for our neighbors. On the menu: turkey meatloaf, baked potatoes, corn, coleslaw, and oranges!

Thank you to this incredible group for giving your time, energy, and hearts to make sure everyone at the table had a full plate.

In this season of back-to-school and the Minnesota State Fair, we are in need of volunteers to support our Community Meal Programs. Consider volunteering today!

Learn more about our ongoing volunteer opportunities at:
www.loavesandfishesmn.org/volunteer/

08/31/2026

Today's the last day to DOUBLE your impact. We are 98% of the way toward our match.

Right now, $5 donated = 12 meals with the match. The final $2,500 we need could provide ~6,000 meals. It's almost as many as St. Matt's serves in a whole month.

But it's not really about the number. Every meal means someone doesn't have to wonder where their next one is coming from. Your neighbors. Your coworkers. Your family.

This could be you.

Help us close the gap before midnight.

www.loavesandfishesmn.org/st-marks-summer-match/

08/26/2026

Last night at our Hosanna Community Meal location, Carson and Troy rolled up their sleeves alongside two amazing volunteers to get meals prepped and ready.

Moments like this are what community is all about: familiar faces and new ones, all working toward the same goal. Making sure our neighbors have a warm meal and a warm welcome. Thank you to everyone who showed up to make it happen!

If you or someone you know could benefit from a FREE meal, visit us online to find a location near you at www.loavesandfishesmn.org/find-a-community-meal/

08/25/2026

Our community came together for an afternoon of connection and good food at the St. John's and Loaves & Fishes street party.

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and neighbor who showed up. We can't wait for the next one!

Want to learn more about Loaves & Fishes? Visit us online at www.loavesandfishesmn.org.

08/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming two new faces to the Loaves & Fishes team!

Kendell is our new Social Media & Content Specialist! Kendell will be helping tell the stories of our guests, volunteers, and communities across our channels.

Troy is our new Program Manager! Troy will be helping lead our programs so we can keep showing up for our neighbors across Minnesota.

We're so glad to have Kendell and Troy on board. Welcome to the team!

Drop a comment below and help us give them a warm welcome!