Open Hands Midway has been serving our community for 15 years! Over this time, we have been blessed by the financial support of many to continue providing vital programs. March is Minnesota 'Food Share Month', a time when many food shelves across our state reach out to ask people for their financial assistance to support ongoing efforts of combating food insecurity. Open Hands Midway knows hungry people will turn to us for hunger relief. Without the help of many, Open Hands Midway would not be able to provide this valuable program free to our guests. Providing information about how Open Hands Midway serves those in need gives donors a clearer picture of how the money they entrust to us is used. Here is a snapshot of how funds raised have assisted us in addressing the food crisis in 2024:

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• Over $52,000.00 of food was provided free of charge to those using our food shelf;

• Approximately 13,000 pounds of food were distributed to families in need, a 22.3% increase over 2023;

• There were 466 households who used our free food shelf, a 48% increase over 2023;

• There were 419 first time visitors represented by those individuals, a 42% increase over 2023;

• There was a 35% increase, over 2023, in the number of children served.

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As you may surmise, the cost of free programming continues to increase as do the number of individuals and families we serve. This will not stop us from buying what is needed to adequately stock our food shelf. It is our hope that we are not alone in our efforts to combat the food insecurity issues many are facing. Food changes everything! Will you consider making a gift of support today so others have hope in knowing the basic life necessity of food is available? Your giving matters as we rely on people to continue to provide for our beloved community members.

If you wish to donate online, you may click here. If you would like to mail a donation you may do so by making your check payable to Open Hands Midway, write 'Food Share' in the memo line and mail it to us at: 436 Roy St. N., St. Paul, MN 55104.

Another way you can get involved is to donate non-perishable foods. A list of items we accept can be found by clicking here.

Thank you for helping us help our neighbors in need!

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