Minneapolis, MN

HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA

EIN 36-3567366

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Children & youth Seniors Low-income

Mission

Hunger Solutions Minnesota works to end hunger in Minnesota by supporting food programs and agencies, advancing sound public policy, building grassroots advocacy, and connecting people to food resources and benefits.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA

Hunger Solutions Minnesota is a statewide nonprofit focused on food security and access to healthy, affordable food. The organization operates programs that strengthen food shelf capacity, run the Market Bucks program to increase farmers market access for SNAP participants, and operate the Minnesota Food HelpLine which provides SNAP screening, enrollment assistance, and referrals to local food resources. In March 2024 Hunger Solutions Minnesota joined The Food Group under a parent-subsidiary structure while retaining its 501(c)(3) status (EIN 36-3567366). The organization continues to lead statewide research, advocacy, and direct-help services that connect low-income Minnesotans—including parents with children and seniors—to food supports and benefits. Hunger Solutions is a donor-facing, operating charity with an active web presence and public financial disclosures; its work includes statewide data collection, policy advocacy, and direct assistance programs designed to expand equitable access to nutritious food.

Notable achievements

Merger with The Food Group (2024)

Completed an organizational merger on March 1, 2024, joining The Food Group while maintaining Hunger Solutions Minnesota as a 501(c)(3) entity to broaden statewide programs, advocacy, and food distribution capacity.

Documented record food shelf use

Published statewide data showing record food shelf visits — reporting more than 5.5 million visits in 2022 and reporting continued increases into 2023 (reported as roughly 7.5 million visits), highlighting rising need and informing policy responses.

Market Bucks & economic impact

Operates the Market Bucks program that matches SNAP spending at farmers markets; program participation and matching have generated strong local economic activity (six-figure to million-dollar scale impacts in peak years) and increased fresh-food access for SNAP households.

At a glance

Total assets: $7.9M
Annual revenue: $8.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 36-3567366
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.hungersolutions.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated and profiled by major charity evaluators and nonprofit databases (four-star profile on widely used charity rating platforms).

Frequently cited by Minnesota media and state partners for its statewide food shelf and hunger data used in reporting and policy discussions.

Maintains publicly posted Form 990s, audited financial statements, and annual reports as part of its transparency practices.

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