Meet Our Directors

Listed in alphabetical order by first name.

Cathy Maes
Executive Director (& Media Contact)

612-392-5606
EMAIL

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

Debbie Lieberman
Director of Advocacy

952-239-4735
EMAIL

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

Kiley Benson
Director of Operations & Technology (& Food Donations Contact)

763-354-9617
EMAIL

"I enjoy being able to make a positive mark on the world!"

Lonny Evans
Director of Volunteers & Outreach

952-223-7223
EMAIL

"I love bringing to life guest stories and engaging volunteers!"

Matt Anderson
Director of Sites

612-709-4475
EMAIL

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

Meet Our Staff

Chris Haugabrook
Warehouse Assistant
Chris Pangle
Warehouse Assistant

EMAIL

Chris Sholar
Driver (Food Rescue)

785-408-2102

Christian Bourdo
Bookkeeper

517-410-4697
EMAIL

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

Ryan Tibbitts
Director of Communications

612-619-1634

"I enjoy sharing stories about our guests, volunteers and community partners!" 

Hannah Litfin
Development & Events Coordinator

763-222-8916
EMAIL

"I enjoy connecting supporters with our mission and learning what motivates them to give!"

Laura Ibsen
Office Manager

612-377-9810
EMAIL

"I love that we serve anyone, without qualification!"

Melissa Cavanaugh
Grants Manager

612-327-5291
EMAIL

"I love writing about the incredible work done every day by our dynamic staff and volunteers!"

Mike Shea
Driver (Food Rescue)
Jack Farrell
Executive Chef

Find Our Dining Site Coordinators

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