No Minnesota Veteran Should Go Hungry
Too many Minnesota veterans who answered the call to serve now struggle to put food on the table. Food insecurity affects physical health, mental health, and the ability to thrive after service.
Operation Full Plate is DAV of Minnesota’s focused response. Building on the Foundation’s $20,000 investment that launched the Minneapolis VA monthly food pantry, we are expanding support so that no veteran in our state goes without.
Every dollar, every volunteer hour, and every food item donated helps fill plates and restore dignity.
Impact/How it works
• Monthly pop-up pantry at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.)
• Food + on-site benefits assistance, suicide prevention resources, nutrition guidance, and social work support
• Partnerships with the VA, Second Harvest Heartland, MN Veterans Food Pantry, and local chapters
• Goal: Expand reliable food access across Minnesota
Operation Full Plate Executive Summary Report
