Feed Hope: Support Sabathani's Food Distribution

Feed Hope for the Holidays

This November, thousands of families across Minnesota face a new crisis: a disruption in SNAP benefits, the nation’s primary program ensuring access to food and nutrition.

More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP each month, but because of the ongoing government shutdown, many families may lose the food benefits they count on to make ends meet.

When food access disappears, stability in every other part of life starts to crumble — financial health, child development, community connection, even housing.

At Sabathani Community Center, we’re seeing the effects firsthand. More families than ever are turning to our Food Distribution Center, which has served South Minneapolis since 1975.

In 2024, we distributed 814,534 pounds of food, supporting 8,480 households and 17,529 individuals. Today, we serve about 85 clients a day, each representing a household that relies on Sabathani to stay nourished and stable.

Our appointment-based system — launched in 2025 — allows for better efficiency, shorter wait times, and improved dignity for our clients. Our shelves are filled with care, and our multilingual staff ensure every visitor feels seen and supported.

Now, with SNAP benefits uncertain, the need is rising sharply.

Our Goal

We’re raising $50,000 by December 31 to meet the growing demand — and our first milestone is to raise $20,000 by Give to the Max Day (Nov. 20).

Your gift will help us:

• Stock fresh produce and essential groceries

• Support families navigating food insecurity

• Keep our Food Distribution Center open and strong for everyone who needs it

If we reach our goal early, we’ll activate a stretch goal of $15,000, bridging the full $65,000 giving gap we face this year.

How You Can Help

Every gift makes a difference:

• $25 helps stock fresh produce and staples

• $50 supports a week’s worth of groceries for a family

• $100+ helps feed dozens of neighbors in need

All gifts made through this page, by check, or via sabathani.org/donate will count toward our Give to the Max total through Nov. 20. (If donating by check, make payable to Sabathani Community Center and mail to 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis MN 55409.)

We welcome both one-time and monthly gifts — recurring donors are especially vital in helping us plan ahead.

Together, We Feed Hope

Sabathani has always been community serving community.

Let’s meet this moment together and make sure no family in South Minneapolis goes hungry.

Give today. Feed hope for the holidays.