In 2021, Channel One Regional Food Bank discovered a need for prepared meals within our community. We found a program through Second Harvest Heartland, Kitchen Coalition, that would not only help us fulfill this gap in food insecurity but also support local restaurants.

As we adopted Kitchen Coalition as a program and it grew, Channel One has built a network of local restaurants and caterers who turn food bank ingredients into nutritious, freshly prepared meals. Then, trusted nonprofits get those meals to neighbors on a predictable schedule. We know not everyone facing hunger has the home, health, or ability to use the groceries our food bank offers.

To continue addressing this gap, our Kitchen Coalition partners create culturally connected, freshly prepared meals and a whole new way to fight hunger.

Thank you to our community partners for working with Channel One to address food insecurity. If you would like to get involved as either a production restaurant or distribution partner, please contact Genna Devitt at [email protected] or 507-424-1730.

Gage East