The McKnight Foundation announced Monday it is distributing $1 million in grants to help Minnesota families this holiday season.
With proposed cuts by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to address homelessness and the recent lapse in federal SNAP benefits, which 440,000 Minnesotans rely on to supplement their grocery purchases, the foundation said it aims to provide support to families who are struggling to afford food, rent and energy.
The money will be distributed through 14 organizations statewide. Six Minnesota Initiative Foundations will receive $100,000 each for grocery and gas gift cards, vehicle maintenance and heating assistance.
Eight organizations in the Twin Cities will receive $50,000 each for emergency housing, food and holiday assistance. These organizations include CLUES, Sabathani Community Center, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, People Serving People, Pillsbury United Communities, Communities Advancing Prosperity for Immigrants, Merrick Community Services and the Little Earth Residents Association.
“In times like these, the strength of our community is measured by how we show up for one another,” said Scott Redd, president and CEO of Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis. “Every act of giving — whether it’s a warm meal, a donated coat, a financial contribution or simply checking in on a neighbor — helps someone feel seen, supported and valued.”
The McKnight Foundation’s mission is to advance climate solutions in the Midwest, build a more equitable Minnesota and support the arts, neuroscience and crop research in Minnesota.
For more information, go to mcknight.org/grants
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