10/29/2025
We are incredibly concerned about the upcoming freeze of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on November 1st. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps Minnesotans with low incomes, including temporary low incomes, get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. The program provides extra support to help stretch a household’s food budget. Access to food is an essential human right. Access to food is part of the foundation of health both physically and mentally.
We believe in being part of a community where people show up for each other. That’s why we support The Open Door. They provide fresh, healthy food to over 20,000 people in Dakota County each month – weaving a safety net for families that is more important now than ever. That is why we have elected to be a donation site for the next month to collect as much as we can to support their mission and our community. Please note food pantries will not be able to meet the needs alone when SNAP benefits stop. Urge your legislators to take action before these benefits pause on November 1st.
Our donation collection will occur in our lobby until November 21st. Let us know if you would like more information on Open Door Pantry and their most desired needs at this time.