Food Builds North Minneapolis Health Wealth Social Change Families Opportunities Community
Our Mission
We use food as a tool to build health, wealth, and social change in North Minneapolis. We bring people together to learn, cook, eat, and grow food, creating change that lasts.



Highlights & Happenings
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Northside Vendor Spotlight: Shaunie Grigsby, Flava Café
When LaShante 'Shaunie’ Grigsby moved to Minnesota for graduate school, she had a hard time...
Northside Vendor Spotlight: Honey’s Soul Food & Bakery
“Soul food was built on resilience. . . It is taking nothing and making something incredible. I have a standard of excellence when I cook, because, every holiday, family reunion or event, Mama Janie’s food would be excellent. She never disappointed.”
Northside Vendor Spotlight: Lucius Johnson of Shake Down Rubs
Find Lucius Johnson, the owner and founder of Shake Down Rubs at the West Broadway Farmers Market with a wide array of spice rubs and an easy, welcoming smile.

Our Impact

Health
- Improved diet & health
- Access to fresh, local food
- Food education
- Intentional habits

Wealth
- Job creation
- Economic growth
- Training & development
- Business development

Social Change
- Policy change & creation
- Community wellbeing
- Youth empowerment
- Social connectedness
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