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November 20, 2025 · Policy
Commissioners agree to send $2 million to food shelves
In light of the federal shutdown and changes to SNAP, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to send up...
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November 11, 2025 · Policy
Minnesota food shelves see spike in visits amid SNAP uncertainties during government shutdown
MINNEAPOLIS — The ongoing uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown has motivated many Minnesota families to seek...
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November 11, 2025 · Policy
Minnesota cities, counties fund food aid after SNAP delays
Several Minnesota cities and counties are giving money to help local food shelves cover growing demand after federal food assistance...
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November 7, 2025 · Policy
Golden Valley Donates $25,000 To PRISM To Support Residents Affected By Federal Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, local food shelves are receiving increased demand for emergency food and funding. To help...
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October 17, 2025 · Policy
Food shelf prepares for an increased demand if the government shutdown continues
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — If the government shutdown continues, funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP,...
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July 15, 2025 · Policy
Minnesota families face tougher choices with cuts to food assistance programs Cory Bell gathers a variety of foods from the...
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July 2, 2025 · Policy
Minnesota food aid at risk: 45,000 residents may lose SNAP benefits due to federal bill
A budget bill passed by Congress on Tuesday with billions in cuts to federal nutrition programs will strain the ability...
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April 10, 2025 · Policy
How PRISM Sources Food: Adapting to TEFAP Reductions and How You Can Help
If you’ve ever shopped or volunteered in PRISM’s Marketplace Food Shelf, you know that it’s intentionally designed to feel like...
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April 9, 2025 · Policy
Golden Valley’s PRISM Sees Rise in Food Need in Face of Federal Cuts
Budget cuts at the federal level are impacting a Golden Valley nonprofit that fulfills emergency food needs, according to officials...
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April 9, 2025 · Policy
Federal funding cuts leave Minnesota food shelves scrambling
Minnesota food shelves are scrambling to find other sources of food after federal funding cuts. For PRISM and its food...
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Please direct media inquiries to Michelle Ness, Executive Director.
Call Michelle763-432-4201
Email Michellemness@prismmpls.org