In Minneapolis, an alliance between Twin Cities Food Justice (TCFJ), Homegrown Minneapolis, and Freedom Works is spearheading a new initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity and reducing food waste. According to a City of Minneapolis news release, this collaboration involves gathering produce from local farmers’ markets and engaging students at Freedom Works in prepping and preserving the food for distribution throughout the winter months. Acknowledging that hunger often intersects with other conditions of vulnerability, TCFJ strives to serve communities burdened by issues such as housing instability and economic hardship.