Because nobody deserves to be hungry.

Close your eyes. Imagine when your next meal will be. Is it in a few minutes, or a few hours? What if you weren’t sure when? What if you couldn’t afford your next meal? How would you plan your day? How would you work, learn, and connect with others around you if you did not have access to food? For many of us, food comes first. Food is how we might start our day–it is the fuel we need to thrive in all parts of our lives. 

This is why we created the Nourishment Network. When you join the Nourishment Network, you become a part of the solution by giving the gift of food to Minnesotans in need every month. You’ll join a community of like-minded individuals who are putting their values into action. You are an active participant in the fight against hunger and homelessness, and in caring for our planet as we reduce food waste in Minnesota. As a member of the Nourishment Network, you’re a member of the Loaves & Fishes community.

Why give monthly rather than annually?

Members of the Nourishment Network are the reason we are able to plan ahead and sustainably expand our services to feed more Minnesotans. In 2023, we served a record of over 5.9 million free meals and we rescued a record of over 12.5 million pounds of food. We want to ensure we are meeting the need each year, but we can’t do it without you. When you join, you set up an automatic recurring payment that can be changed or suspended at any time. Recurring donations allow the Loaves & Fishes team to more accurately plan our increasing goals. Relying on monthly donors keeps our work moving forward. 

Benefits

Members of the Nourishment Network are eligible for discounted tickets at our annual Fall Jubilee; quarterly updates, with an exclusive look into our work and impact; and a welcome package consisting of a Loaves & Fishes travel mug and Loaves & Fishes stickers.