Brooklyn Ctr, MN

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC

EIN 41-0990340

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Children & youth Seniors Immigrants & refugees Veterans & military families People with disabilities Latino communities AAPI communities Black communities Low-income

Mission

CEAP mobilizes resources, shares abundance, and nourishes neighbors to create and celebrate a healthier, stronger, and more connected community.

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

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About COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) is a long-established, donor-facing nonprofit based in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that provides food, senior meal services, housing supports, thrift-store resources and wraparound resource navigation to neighbors in need. CEAP operates a drive-up Food Market that supplies approximately two weeks of groceries per order with a focus on fresh produce and healthy options, runs Meals on Wheels and senior grocery programs, and manages seasonal programs (holiday toys, school backpacks) and housing/utility assistance. Founded in 1970, CEAP partners with local government, schools and regional food banks to deliver large-scale food distribution and direct community supports while publishing audited financials and annual impact reports.

Notable achievements

Major food distribution (FY24)

In fiscal year 2024 CEAP provided roughly 2,069,950 pounds of food to 49,598 individuals across 16,254 households through its CEAP Market, operating a high-volume drive-up grocery model.

Senior meal program scale (FY24)

CEAP delivered 53,403 hot meals to seniors in FY24 and sent an additional 2,836 frozen meals home with senior program participants, supporting homebound and older adults' nutrition and wellness.

Housing & emergency financial assistance (FY24)

CEAP facilitated rental and utility assistance through public funding sources in FY24 (approximately $97,109 via CDBG and FEMA programs), helping dozens of households stabilize housing.

At a glance

Total assets: $5.0M
Annual revenue: $4.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-0990340
Location: Brooklyn Ctr, MN
Website: www.ceap.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Rated highly by independent charity evaluators and listed as a multi-star charity for accountability and finance.

Publishes audited financial statements and files Form 990s; most recent audited financial statements available for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Longstanding regional partnerships with Hennepin County, local school districts (including placement within the Northwest Family Service Center) and regional food banks to expand reach and coordinated services.

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