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- CHILDREN – This group represents 45% of all individuals served by The Open Door.
- FRESH – The Open Door’s approach is “A Fresh Approach to Ending Local Hunger.”
- DAKOTA – The Open Door serves Dakota County.
- LUNCHBOX – The “Mobile Lunchbox” program delivered over 32,000 fresh meals to children last summer (32,802 meals in 2024).
- PANTRY – The Open Door operates a pantry in Eagan.
- HUNGER – The core issue The Open Door strives to end in the local community is local hunger.
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- VIANA – Jason Viana is The Open Door’s Executive Director.
- SENIORS – This demographic (60+) is the fastest-growing group of food pantry visitors in Minnesota.
- VOLUNTEER – An individual who donates their time is a volunteer.
- EAGAN – The Minnesota city home to The Open Door’s main office and pantry is Eagan.
- GARDEN – The “Garden to Table” program allows clients to grow their own produce.
- COMPOST – Spoiled produce is composted to be used again and kept out of the landfill.