United Way reports a 150% increase in food-related requests since mid-October

The Brief

  • Greater Twin Cities United Way has launched an emergency food relief campaign.
  • About $105,000 in emergency grants have been distributed to local nonprofits.
  • There has been a150% increase in food-related requests has been reported since mid-October.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) Greater Twin Cities United Way is stepping up to address the food crisis amid the federal government shutdown.

United Way Emergency Food Relief Campaign launched

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Greater Twin Cities United Way has distributed about $105,000 in emergency grants to nonprofits to support families in need of food.

These grants have funded initiatives like produce distribution pop-up events by Route 1.

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