Columbia Hts, MN

SOUTHERN ANOKA COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INC

EIN 41-1272131

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition

Mission

To provide food and resources to those in need while empowering dignity and independence to those we serve in the community.

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

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About SOUTHERN ANOKA COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INC

Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA), commonly known as SACA Food Shelf & Thrift Store, is a 501(c)(3) community food shelf and basic-needs organization founded in 1976 and based in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. SACA operates a Community Market, morning markets, a thrift store, and a delivery program to serve Columbia Heights and surrounding neighborhoods including Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Hilltop, and NE Minneapolis.

The organization is an active, donor-facing nonprofit with an established web presence and a current listing in Minnesota’s charities registry; the EIN (41-1272131) was confirmed against Minnesota state charity records and is published by the organization. In recent years SACA has expanded facilities and services to meet growing demand, completed a capital expansion project and implemented leadership changes to position the organization for continued growth and stability (leadership transition announced January 19, 2026).

Notable achievements

Five decades of service

Founded in 1976, SACA has operated continuously for nearly 50 years providing food and basic-needs support to the local community.

Facility expansion & program growth

Completed a refreshed and expanded facility and launched an expansion project to increase market capacity and thrift-store operations, supporting higher client volumes and service hours.

Scaled program impact and funding (FY2024)

For fiscal year ending 12/31/2024 SACA reported total revenue of $2,714,392 and program spending of $1,351,491, enabling expanded services to tens of thousands of residents annually.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.4M
Annual revenue: $2.7M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1272131
Location: Columbia Hts, MN
Website: sacafoodshelf.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Registered charity with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Charities division (listed under alternate name SACA Food Shelf).

Partner and collaborator with regional hunger-relief networks and food-system partners (including Second Harvest Heartland and county resource directories).

Featured on local giving platforms and nonprofit directories (organization maintains an active website and appearances on GiveMN and regional resource guides).

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