Create Positive Change
Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local community partners by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a huge impact — to the tune of over $10,000 each month for our Positive Change recipients!
WHAT IS MINNESOTA FOODSHARE?
Each year, Mississippi Market participates in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, which provides funds, food and educational materials to nearly 300 food shelves across the state. Minnesota FoodShare began its work in 1982, with a campaign to restock food shelves after holiday donations in the Twin Cities metro area. The effort was so successful that it expanded to a statewide effort and is now the largest grassroots food and fund drive in the state, having raised over $18.5 million in donations.
When you give to your neighborhood food shelf, one dollar can be turned into two to three meals and feed a person for a day. Twenty dollars can feed a family of four for five days. This year, our goal is to collect 16,500 dollars/pounds for our five local food shelves. In 2024 there was a record breaking 9 million visits to Minnesota food shelves and banks.
WAYS TO SUPPORT FOOD ACCESS THIS MARCH
- Shop at the Co-op & Round Up! Your Positive Change Round Up money directly supports Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Keystone Community Services, Department of Indian Work, Neighborhood House, and Merrick Community Services.
- Donate Shelf Stable Items in the bins near the cashier stations at the Co-op or join us for our Neighborhood House food drive during the March 8 Food and Fun Sampling Fair
- Advocate at the Capitol with Us at Hunger Day on the Hill in partnership with The Food Group.
