Hunger is a Policy Choice
Hunger isn't a scarcity problem; it's a policy choice. By filling out the form below, you pledge to register to vote, research your local candidates, urge them to prioritize ending hunger in your community, and to vote on or before November 3rd.
Minnesotans visited food shelves more than 9 million times in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of record demand. While the state’s hunger-relief network is doing everything we can to meet this need, we recognize that food insecurity cannot be solved through emergency food and food assistance alone.
Minnesota has more than enough food and financial resources to ensure that no one goes hungry. For long-term change, we need policymakers at every level working together with our communities, nonprofits, and businesses to make ending hunger a priority.
Today, not enough lawmakers from either party include addressing hunger in Minnesota among their top priorities. To change that requires a community-wide effort. Everyone has a role to play—and it starts with hunger-relief advocates like you.
HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN START
CANDIDATES
Learn about who will be on your ballot this year so you can find out where they stand on hunger relief.
POLICIES
VOTING
Get all the information you need about how, when, and where to cast your ballot this fall.
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Hunger-Relief Policies
Policies that help end hunger and reduce food insecurity rates can be implemented at various levels of government. These policies include funding for the hunger-relief network of food banks and food shelves, strengthening food assistance programs, and initiatives to increase wages and reduce poverty. The only way to end hunger and reduce food insecurity is by working together. It requires a collaboration between government, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. Visit our Policy Priorities page to explore our policy priorities in more detail.
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Learn About the Candidates
Hunger affects Minnesotans of all political backgrounds, and lawmakers from both parties have made addressing it a priority. To find out who is running for office in your area and where they stand on policies that could impact Minnesota’s hunger-relief network, follow these steps:
- Research the candidates running for office in your area. You can find out who they are here.
- Learn about their positions on policies. Look for candidates who prioritize policies that will help address food insecurity in your community.
- Consider attending candidate forums. Asking questions about hunger-related policies at community events or one-on-one helps raise the visibility of the issue.
Sign Up for Advocacy Updates
Show Your Support
Add your name to our list of hunger-relief advocates to stay updated on our current priorities and learn more about upcoming events, educational opportunities, grassroots activities, and other ways that you can support our work to end hunger together.
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Learn How to Vote
Voting is an easy way to use your voice to support hunger relief. The best resource for Minnesota voters is the Secretary of State’s website.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7am-8pm.
To register or update your registration, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
You can also register on Election Day—learn more here.
In order to be eligible to vote in Minnesota, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day (16- & 17-year-olds can pre-register)
- A resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days
Yes, in Minnesota you can vote early by mail. Ballots start to be mailed Friday, September 18. Learn more about mail-in ballots here.
You can also vote early in person starting Friday, October 16. Learn more about early voting here.
You can find your polling place by visiting the Minnesota Voting Information Portal.
You can view a sample ballot here.
Want to do even more to help end hunger?
Your involvement counts. There are lots of ways to join in: join our advocacy list and make your voice heard, volunteer your time to pack food for neighbors in need, or support our work with a donation. Together, we can ensure a future where neighbors can thrive.