There are food banks that collect food through local and national partnerships and distribute it to people facing economic hardship. Historically, food banks collected surplus food from suppliers and distributors. Unfortunately, not everyone has the means of transportation or time to pick up food from the distribution centers.

So, what can I do?

I decided to establish a mobile pantry called The Full Plate - a truck that travels to neighborhoods and donates food across Minnesota. My target audience is low-income families that are food insecure (have limited or uncertain access to food).