Meet Our Staff

Cathy Maes
Executive Director (& Media Contact)

612-392-5606
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"I enjoy leading a smart team, all motivated to meet hunger wherever it's at!"

Kiley Benson
Associate Executive Director (Food Donations Contact)

763-354-9617
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"I enjoy being able to make a positive mark on the world!"

Mel McCormick
Director of Operations

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"I love that we reduce wasted food through rescue; resulting in healthy meals served to ANYONE in need!

Carolyn Gross
DIrector of Advancement

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"I love partnering with leaders in our community to provide healthy meals across Minnesota!"

Matt Anderson
Director of Sites

612-709-4475
EMAIL

"It is a blessing to work for this mission!"

Emily Kelson
Grant Writer


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"I'm honored to work with this team and excited to serve our community in any way possible." 

Debbie Lieberman
Director of Advocacy

952-239-4735
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"I enjoy my one-on-one conversations with our guests and sharing resources with them!"

Christian Bourdo
Director of Finance & Contracts

517-410-4697
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"I enjoy working with the extensive community of volunteers and donors that support our mission!"

Laura Ibsen
Director of Human Resources & Office Management

612-377-9810
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"I love that we serve anyone, without qualification!"

Darian Jonatan
Data Specialist
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"This work has such a valuable impact, and I'm so blessed to be part of it!"

Chris Haugabrook
Warehouse Associate
Aaron Haugabrook
Warehouse Associate
Chris Sholar
Driver (Food Rescue)

785-408-2102

Mario Nelson
Driver (Food Rescue)
Dan Forsberg
Driver (Food Rescue)
Chad Carruthers
Chef
Megan Bjork
Chef

Find Our Dining Site Coordinators

See photos of our site coordinators on individual dining site pages.