MIDWEST FOOD CONNECTION
Non-profit OrganizationsMinnesota, United States2-10 Employees
Midwest Food Connection is a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focused on educating young people about food and its broader connections to health, community well-being, and the environment. The programs it develops aim to help students understand how dietary choices affect personal health and ecological sustainability, emphasizing hands-on learning and critical reflection on food systems. The organization has launched climate-focused education initiatives, including a Climate Conscious Cooking series introduced in 2018 and a Climate Conscious Cuisine curriculum rolled out in 2020. Its work targets students and educators seeking educational programming at the intersection of nutrition, sustainability, and community well-being. As a small nonprofit, it is engaged in partnerships to broaden its reach, such as a 2024 collaboration with Cook Government Advisors, LLC.