Fresh and healthy food is at the heart of The Open Door’s mission, and you cannot get fresher and healthier than straight from our local farms. We were awarded a two-year grant through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to purchase produce directly from local socially disadvantaged or emerging farmers. This summer, we purchased tomatillos, sweet […]
Listening and Learning at The Open Door
At The Open Door, we are listening to our clients concerns. “Through our Community Conversations on Hunger last fall, people identified a need to learn about healthier cooking skills and ingredients,” says Casey Silver, TOD Food Access & Equity Manager. In response to that feedback we have partnered with The U of M Extension program, […]
Primrose Students Learn About Giving to Others
After doing chores to earn money, holding a bake sale for donations, and more, students at Primrose School of Eagan and Primrose of Lakeville purchased food and donated to our Pantries this week—a stupendous 682.5 lbs in Eagan and a fantastic 475 lbs in Lakeville. Thank you students, staff and families for caring for hungry […]