Hunger-Free Minnesota Corporate Partners

"Hunger-Free Minnesota is the first coordinated, statewide effort to address hunger and fill the gap of 100 million missing meals for Minnesotans in need. It builds on all of the hard work going on in cities and towns across the state. Cargill is proud to be a part of this effort because we believe that everyone should have access to safe, affordable and nutritious food. And we’re committed to using our knowledge and expertise in food and agriculture to help make that happen."

Greg Page, Chief Executive Officer , Cargill
Hunger-Free Minnesota Steering Committee Member

Cargill is a founding corporate partner of Hunger-Free Minnesota.  As part of Cargill's long-term commitment to fight hunger in its communities around the world, the company has contirbuted the first corporate donation to Hunger-Free Minnesota in the amount of $1 million.

"As one of the nation's largest food companies, General Mills is very concerned about those who are hungry.  To help our neighbors in need, we have partnered with Hunger-Free Minnesota to provide funding and expertise in food manufacturing, research, and marketing toward fighting hunger in Minnesota.  Our role as a founding corporate partner to Hunger-Free Minnesota reflects our confidence in this campaign to make a sustainable difference for people in need."

Ken Powell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
General Mills
Hunger-Free Minnesota Steering Committee Member

General Mills is a founding corporate partner of Hunger-Free Minnesota, and has been a longstanding partner of hunger-relief organizations nationwide in the fight against hunger.  As the number of Minnesotans in need of food assistance continues to rise, the General Mills Foundation has committed an additional $1 million to help Hunger-Free Minnesota provide more food to more people.  General Mills and Hunger-Free Minnesota are excited to be engaging in a major partnership to raise awareness of the Minnesota Food Support program.

"Hormel Foods is a proud supporter of Hunger-Free Minnesota. In this time of unprecedented need, Hunger-Free Minnesota has a unique opportunity to create a long-term solution for hunger in our state. Hormel Foods shares the vision of a Hunger-Free Minnesota, and we are pleased to partner with this campaign to close Minnesota's gap in missing meals."

Jeffrey M. Ettinger, Chairman of the Board, President, 
and Chief Executive Officer, Hormel Foods
Hunger-Free Minnesota Steering Committee Member

Hormel Foods is a company with expertise in food manufacturing, distributions, and protein, which are important components to feeding hungry people across the world. Throughout the 120-year history of Hormel Foods, we have shared this expertise to support hunger-relief efforts and we are committed to solving the hunger problem in America one community at a time. The "On Our Way to Ending Hunger" program is Hormel's signature effort toward ending hunger, including Spammy™, a shelf-stable fortified turkey spread that provides malnourished children with high quality protein.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is a founding corporate partner of Hunger-Free Minnesota and has a longstanding commitment toward improving the long-term health of Minnesota communities and closing the health gap that exists for Minnesotans in need. As a demonstration of this commitment, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has committed significant resources to Hunger-Free Minnesota as part of its "Growing Up Healthy" initiative, which seeks to improve the health and development of Minnesota"s children from pre-birth to age five.

"At UnitedHealth Group, we believe in helping people live healthier lives. We know that the effects of hunger relate directly on a person's health. And we know through Hunger-Free Minnesota that hunger is a problem that can be solved if we work together to ensure that no Minnesotans are worried about where their next meal will come from."

Jack Larsen, Chief Executive Officer,
UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
Hunger-Free Minnesota Steering Committee Member

UnitedHealth Group is taking action to help people live healthier lives. This includes its work to improve the health and well-being of Minnesota's communities. This work includes the "United Minnesota" initiative, a 10-year, $100 million philanthropic program designed to create sustainable improvements to health and well-being in Minnesota.

"As a statewide community-oriented media outlet, Minnesota Public Radio is pleased with our partnership with Hunger-Free Minnesota to help raise awareness around hunger. It’s an infectious goal—to fill Minnesota's gap of 100 million missing meals—and we believe in making it happen."

Jon McTaggart, Chief Executive Officer,
Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media

Minnesota Public Radio® (MPR) is a founding partner of Hunger-Free Minnesota, working to shine a light on the issue of hunger via events and radio and digital promotions. In addition, the news department reports on the issue across the state—go to our website to find coverage of hunger-related issues. MPR is proud to share Hunger-Free Minnesota’s message with our audience of active, engaged, passionate listeners and members across the state.

The Boston Consulting Group

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Minneapolis office, is a founding corporate partner of Hunger-Free Minnesota and donated 12 weeks of its time in 2010 to create the backbone of the Hunger-Free Minnesota action plan. BCG also conducted a pro-bono study of Minnesota's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in an effort to identify why, despite hungry Minnesotan's are missing 100-million meals every year, more eligible Minnesotans are not participating in SNAP and reaping its nutritional benefits. BCG has donated its time and talents to Hunger-Free Minnesota as part of its ongoing efforts to assist not-for-profit entities in achieving sustainable, lasting results.