NIGERIA – To those in the rural farming community of Gombi, Nigeria, survival has a lot to do with weathering uncertainty. It’s not easy to raise crops, year after year, when rainfall is unpredictable and modern agricultural techniques are unknown. That’s why the Gombi farming project has become a vital source of hope and transformation Read More… The post Blessing Others Through the Gombi Farming Project in Nigeria appeared first on Operation Blessing.| Operation Blessing
Millions Flee Violence in the DRC BURUNDI – In the aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide, conflict has reignited—this time over the control of valuable mineral resources like gold and cobalt. As of May 20, 2025, the militant group M23 has escalated attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing over 6 million people to flee Read More… The post Refugees in Burundi Face Hunger Crisis Ahead of World Food Day—You Can Help appeared first on Operation Blessing.| Operation Blessing
Featuring two partner food shelves of The Food Group Within the disability community, some prefer person-first language (person with a disability) while others use identity-first language (disabled person). We utilized both to reflect that diversity. July is Disability Pride Month, a time to promote awareness of the disability community and advocate for equity and access. […]| The Food Group
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session wrapped up this week with critical wins in the fight to end hunger in Minnesota. Advocates faced an uphill battle this year due to delays, division, and a somber budget forecast, but we still gained significant ground for food-insecure Minnesotans. The Food Group is committed to creating food for […] The post 2025 Legislative Recap appeared first on The Food Group.| The Food Group
Featuring The Aliveness Project, a partner food shelf of The Food Group June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the innovations and leadership of LGBTQIA+ people and organizations. From farming to advocacy to anti-hunger work, LGBTQIA+ people are creating change and making waves across Minnesota’s food system. We’re honoring Pride with a look at […] The post Breaking Food Barriers for LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans appeared first on The Food Group.| The Food Group
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re celebrating AAPI trailblazers and groundbreakers working across Minnesota food’s system. We’re also celebrating immigrant-led organizations with deep roots in the AAPI community—like our longtime food shelf partner, CAPI USA. CAPI and The Food Group have been collaborators since 2000, working together toward a healthier food system […]| The Food Group
