Food shelf visits in Minnesota have surged to record levels.
This dramatic increase reflects the growing strain on households as food costs
remain high and critical safety-net programs face uncertainty. In recent years,
as changes and challenges to SNAP benefits and other federal supports
were debated and implemented, food shelves experienced ripple effects, with an
even greater number of neighbors turning to charitable food assistance to
fill widening gaps.It’s a simple notion: people who are sick should not be without food. Yet it happens every day that people in our community with life-threatening illnesses find themselves unable to shop or cook and, often, without the support network to help.
With the support of people like you, Open Arms brings comfort, nutrition, and support to our fellow community members who are living with life-threatening illnesses. We deliver homemade food to over 1,200 clients every week across the Twin Cities, using healthy ingredients, free of charge.
Becoming a volunteer at Open Arms is easy, and volunteering with us is impactful, fun and rewarding! Prepare, portion, and package food. No culinary skills necessary! This is a great setting to hang out with other volunteers, pick up tips and tricks from our kitchen staff, and be enveloped in amazing kitchen smells. Opportunities in our Bakery also available IN OUR MINNEAPOLIS LOCATION ONLY!
KITCHEN SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE AT BOTH MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL MONDAY-SATURDAY EACH WEEK
1. Apply online by creating a Volunteer Hub profile
2. Sign up for and attend a New Volunteer Orientation
3. Use your online Volunteer Hub account to view and sign up for open shifts that work with your schedule!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at volunteer@openarmsmn.org
