Hunger Solutions Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) public charity and statewide anti-hunger organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The organization serves as the advocacy branch of The Food Group, a local food equity nonprofit. As the only statewide anti-hunger organization whose services reach every county of Minnesota, Hunger Solutions Minnesota works to address food insecurity across the state through direct services, policy advocacy, and community partnerships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.9M
+184.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$254K
Grant Count
26
Avg Grant Size
$10K
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Hunger Solutions Minnesota works to end hunger in Minnesota. The organization takes action to assure food security for all Minnesotans by supporting programs and agencies that provide food to those in need, advancing sound public policy, building grassroots advocacy, and informing and educating critical stakeholders about the status of hunger in Minnesota.
Primary Program Areas:
Minnesota Food HelpLine — Connects hungry Minnesotans with resources including SNAP, food shelves, farmers markets, meal programs, and discount grocery programs. The helpline operates via toll-free phone (888-711-1151), online chat, and online forms, available Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Food Shelf Capacity — Works to build food shelf capacity so food shelves across the state are best able to meet the needs of their local communities. In 2024 (January-September), the organization distributed 53 grants to over 50 food shelves across Minnesota in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Market Bucks — Provides SNAP customers with increased purchasing power at over 100 farmers markets and discounted retail programs.
Grantmaking
Hunger Solutions Minnesota distributes grants to support food shelves and hunger relief agencies throughout Minnesota. In 2024, the organization awarded 53 grants to over 50 food shelves across the state as part of its food shelf capacity building initiative, conducted in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Hunger Solutions Minnesota serves all 87 counties in Minnesota. The organization works with over 300 food shelves and seven food banks across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $7,917,463
- Total Giving: $7,939,021
- Total Revenues: $11,557,333
- Total Expenses: $11,726,523
- Number of Employees: 11
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $2,779,826
- Total Giving: $9,994,191
- Annual Revenue: $11,557,333
Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,917,463 | $2,779,826 | $2,776,980 |
| Revenue | $8,095,106 | $11,557,333 | $13,431,308 |
| Expenses | $8,134,766 | $11,726,523 | $13,368,514 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $30,142 | $23,185 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Hunger Solutions Minnesota
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Opportunity
HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA
Amount
$4,230,000 total for food shelves and meal programs; TEFAP Food Shelves: $12,000 base + additional funds based on service statistics; TEFAP On-Site Meal Programs: $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
MDRF COVID-19 Immediate Food Needs
HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA
Amount
$250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP) COVID-19 Food Shelf Funding
HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA
Amount
Up to $2,500,000 total; $2,000 base per eligible food shelf
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Colleen Moriarty
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY MITCHELL | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN KRIKAVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER ALDEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CARLA KOHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KURT JOHANSEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LYDIA BJORGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN CARRIGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEIL BRATNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT VAN DAELE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW CHELSETH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Minnesota's Office of Higher Education awarded $360,000 to address food insecurity on nine college campuses, with Hunger Solutions Minnesota involved in supporting these initiatives.
OHE Awards $360,000 to Address Food Insecurity on College Campuses | MN OfficeMinnesota food banks received $5.5 million in funding support from the state.
Minnesota food banks to receive $5.5M in funding support from stateThe organization continues to expand its reach, with recent grant distributions to food shelves across Minnesota and ongoing partnerships with state agencies and community organizations.
Minnesota food banks to receive $5.5M in funding support from stateContact Information
Address: 555 Park St Ste 400, Saint Paul, MN 55103-2276
Phone: 651-486-9860
Website: hungersolutions.org
Email: info@hungersolutions.org
Minnesota Food HelpLine: 888-711-1151
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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