FOCP BackPack Food Program

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Have you made your plan to vote in the November 3rd Election? Do you know who is on your ballot?

At FOCP, we want to encourage you to use your voice this election season! Find out how to vote, where to vote, and what is on your ballot at mnvotes.gov

10/07/2026

Meet the magic makers behind the curtains: our 2026 Crave Planning Committee. The show simply doesn’t go on without this fantastic group of powerful people (not all, and then some, are pictured).

The committee keeps the creativity going and helps with a multitude of tasks, from planning to ex*****on. Thanks for all your support and assistance in creating another successful Crave!

Crave Planning Members: Rachel Carpenter, Maggie Conlon, Shelli Foster, Jordan Greer-Friesz, Brittany Johnson, Maria Johnson, Tara Lang, Patty Mattes, Francis Otaigbe, Autumn Ritter, Celeste Voss, Chase Gustafson, Jo Bailey, Stacy Spencer, Jennifer Svien, Shawna Wolfe & FOCP Staff.

10/05/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible teachers who show up for their students every day — in the classroom and beyond.

From helping distribute food packs to making sure students have what they need to focus, learn, and thrive, FOCP teachers are an important part of our mission to fight youth hunger.

Thank you for caring, supporting, encouraging, and making a difference in the lives of local kids. We appreciate you today and every day!

10/05/2026

That's right - We now serve preschoolers! Our pilot preschool backpack food program has officially launched at MAPS Preschool, and we couldn't be happier.

These little humans are growing so much every single day. By providing weekend food support, we're helping make sure they have access to nutritious, kid-friendly food even when they're away from the classroom.

A huge thank you to the educators and staff at MAPS Preschool and to our donors who helped make this work possible — together, we’re helping kids grow, learn, and thrive, one food pack at a time.

10/05/2026

With the start of a new school year, our services have expanded. Our K-12 services now reach students at Cleveland Public Schools! We are already serving 40 kids. We're so happy to have you, Cleveland. Go Clippers!

10/04/2026

These girls continue to knock it out of the park at Crave! A BIG round of applause goes out to the MSU Girls Softball Team for being all-star volunteers.

Year after year, we’re thrilled to have this all-star group of volunteers make Crave a smashing success. Many hands, talents, and individuals (and only a few pictured) went into making this year's night so magical. Thank you, Minnesota State Athletics!

10/02/2026

Want to use your skills to make a meaningful impact in our community? FOCP is growing our team! Part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

We’re currently hiring for two positions:
Development Manager–Build relationships, grow support, and help fuel the programs that provide food to local youth.

Communications Coordinator–Help tell the FOCP story, connect with our community, and bring our mission to life through creative communications and marketing.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team working to fight youth hunger, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 View the full job descriptions and learn how to apply on our website at https://focpmn.org/about/work-with-us/

10/01/2026

Photos not only help us relive special moments but also allow us to share the impact we make as an organization! Huge thanks to Cheyenne Rose Photography and Kat Petzel for generously donating their time and incredible talents.

With their help, we can share the heart and energy of Crave 2026 with our community! Check out their amazing work (album coming soon)! 👇 Stay tuned for even more awesome, courtesy of Find Euphoria Productions LLC…

09/30/2026

We are grateful to our community for making Crave a delicious success! Your support turned an evening of food and fun into real impact for FOCP!

From appetizers to dessert, your generosity fueled it all. Thank you for believing in our mission and being part of something truly special. Thank you to our sponsors, attendees, chefs, community members, and many more!