FEEDING & FUELING
Your Support Ensures Local Youth Ask
"What's for Lunch?" Instead of "Is there Lunch?"
Our Mission
At FOCP, our mission is to engage our community (that's you!) in solving youth hunger. With your help, we will create a community where hunger is no longer what stands between a child and their success.
OUR FUTURE
Interested in bringing our program to a school district near you? Fill out our Program Inquiry Questionnaire to help us identify communities in need of our services.
BE THE DIFFERENCE
Get involved today by giving your time. When you volunteer with FOCP, your efforts ensure area youth have the energy they need to thrive in school, activities and life.
OUR WORK
From 2010 to the present, we've expanded to serve Pre-K–12 students in over 30 schools across 9 school districts: Janesville - Waldorf - Pemberton, Nicollet, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, St. Clair, Maple River, Sibley East, Minnesota New Country School, Cleveland & Mankato!
Learn more about our Affiliate Program Model here.
Our SERVICES
BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM
Serving Pre-K–5th students food on weekends and extended school breaks.
POWER PACK PROGRAM
Serving 6-8th students with school snacks and food for weekends and extended breaks.
HIGH SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM
Serving 9-12th students via in-school pantries or grab-&-go bags.
SUMMER PACK PROGRAM
Providing weekend food monthly during the summer to Pre-K–12 youth.
STOMP
Providing weekday lunches during the summer to youth under 18 at select food desert locations.
COMMUNITY CUPBOARD
Hosting free, monthly, scheduled food pick-up events for the community.
LITTLE FREE PANTRY
A community-driven initiative providing non-perishable food to our neighbors, hosted at the North Mankato Taylor Library.
Crave Community Market 2026
September 25th at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Crave is a culinary competition like no other, featuring the most talented chefs in Southern MN, unique games and activities, and networking and socialization opportunities. Purchase your ticket today!