The Open Door
Non-profit OrganizationsMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
The Open Door is a nonprofit hunger-relief organization based in Eagan, Minnesota, serving Dakota County. It focuses on providing fresh, healthy food delivered with dignity, respect, and care, deploying a neighbor-helping-neighbors model. It positions itself as the largest hunger relief organization in Dakota County, using community-driven programs to reach people where food is needed most. The organization partners with local groups to expand access, including a collaboration with the Latino Economic Development Council to source produce from local farms. It has developed Mobile Pantry programs, including a monthly mobile pantry site with Christus Victor and campus-based outreach with Inver Hills Community College. In 2026, it received the Make More Happen Award, reflecting external recognition of its impact.